I shall leave the place better than I found it.

The fields in front of you reflect Eisenhower’s skill in farming, as he slowly improved the land’s productivity through crop rotation and contour plowing. To prevent soil erosion and water run-off, fields were plowed perpendicular to the slope of the land, while soil nutrients were closely monitored and crops were rotated to rejuvenate the soil. Eisenhower’s brother Milton recalled that he “did a beautiful job of restoring productivity of the land,” and that it became one of the most productive farms in the area.

Freedom Township, Pennsylvania · United States