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The Mountaineer's Long-Range Farm Prospects Basis Of Farm Meet Study At Thursday'!! meeting of some 50 of the county's furm leaders, culled for the purpose of determin ing how to increase local farm in come, members of the group stud ied fact sheets on long-range pros- j pects for agriculture is necessary the county agent's Officer Following is some of the infor- j motion on which the group based their recommendations: A review of long range pros- | pects fo ragrlculture is necessary I In the development and projection of a sound agricultural program This is true, regardless of whethel | it be an individual farmer, county, state or nation What are the long range prospects of agricultureA 1 teocnt xtudy based on what seems to be sound assumptions has re cently been released. First, the assumptions were that by 1075 we will have <? 1. A one-lliird increase in popu- i lation. 2. A production of goods and ' services twice that of the 1951-53 average. 3. An inrccase in real income of about two-thirds above the 1951-53 average. 4. A continued growth in the economy. The above conditions assumed are considered reasonable; how ever. many economic forces could modify these assumptions Demand for Farm Product* The growth in agriculture de pends primarily on expansion In i the demand for farm products. The increase in the number of people I will contribute most to demand for agriculture during the next 20 years, if they have money to spend 1, The total amount of food ion ?timed per person is not affected ttu< li by change* In income and >rit e*. 2, However, ? onsumption of In lividual commodltteK varies widely ii rhang^ in income 3, Past and present trends Indi ?ate a decline in consumption of >ueh com modi I its as grain products ind potatoes and increases in froz en fruits and vegetables 4 As Income increases, people ?it less Hour. meal, cereals, sugar, meets, potatoes, fats, oils, and >akery products. With larger In ?otnes, people cat more meat, live ?tock products, fruitr, and vege ables 5 Food consumption per person nay Increase around a tenth by !i7!S from the 19SI-R3 average. ti Summary of per eaplta use of noduct.s i?i A decline in consumption of cheat, potatoes, d>y beans and was <b< Little change in fats and ills id Moderate Increase in milk ujd milk products td> A sixth <16 per eenti increase or meats and poultry. <e< Increase in fruits and vege ablcs f< Use of tobacco dependent on uture medical findings 7 Cxports may bold at around ?resent levels for aggregate but not ((dividual commodities. H. Such an Increase in popula irn and incomes, and assuming the (resent level of exports would nean approximately a 40 per cent nerease in total demand of ngrt cultural products by 1075 The Supply ?f Tartu Products I. We are producing appro*!-I mutely 10 per rent more than we I need today An Increase of about j one-third above our present level cf production will most likely furn ! t.sli our needs by 1975 Total crop productioii in 1075 will need to be , I about a fourth larger than in 1951-| 53. and livestock and livestock pro ducts around 45 per cent above 1951-53 2. The greatest increase needed in crop production would be in the feed crops feed mains, bay pasture, and soybeans We would need little or no increase in food urains such as wheat. Potatoes and cotton are examples of crops whose production would need to be inc reased less percent age-w ise than the projected increase In popula ; lion 3. Preliminary findings indicate tt'.at cropland may increase by about seven per cent by 1975 4 This means (but increased pro drction will depend chiefly on greater per acre yields and on , changes in cropland area and sbiils in land use. 5. The job ahead lor agriculture is not likely to exceed the improve mcnls that agriculture can obtain. I lie real jot) is adjusting crop and j livestock production to tit our needs. It may be possible to in crease production much faster to higher levels with 2 million farm ers than with five million, because farm units would be more rconomi cat. SEE IT NOW Announcing-... BuXSSSS mmrm MA* mmu *Summer-fresh* feed... all year 'round I Livestock thrives when there's rich, wholesome feed available all through the year. The Dearborn Forage Harvester helps you harvest that kind of feed captures the valuable nutrients in your forage crops. Big Capacity?Smooth Working Whether you're cutting hay or silage crops, the Dear born Forage Harvester gets more done because it's built with plenty of capacity?handles up to 15 tons of silage or 6 tons of dry hay per hour. And you'll appreciate the ease with which you can operate this machine. Controls are convenient to the tractor seat But with all its capacity, operating convenience and durability, it's a rugged machine, priced low to save you money. For Hay or Row Crops Easily interchangeable row crop attachment and hay pick-up are sold separately for the Dearborn Forage Harvester . . . you buy only what you need. PTO or Engine Drive Choose either the standard Power Take-Off or depend able 31-horsepower engine model. If you have use for forage, you'll like the Dearborn Forage Harvester! See it soon. LOW DOWN jggjjfr PAYMENT! nE ?r ima 3 FULL CROP YEARS FOR BALANCE! See Us First For AH Your FARM MACHINERY ANI) EQUIPMENT ROGERS TRACTOR Co. Specialists in Farm Equipment Financing Phone Canton 3944 Civile, N. C. f * f Robinson Named To Be Assistant WNC Farm Agent Denver D. Robinson ha* been named assistant farm asent for the Western District Hiid will begin | fhis work* in A*lv?vlllr S**pt I. Robinson comes to this area from Graham County where he na* been farm agent for the past >ear. He fore going to Graham he was assist ant farm agent in Maoison County, lie wua formerly assistant agent working Willi Unit T *st Demonstra tion Kami families of Watauga. Avery. Mitchell, Yancey and Mad ison counties As district agent he will super vise the work of test demonstra tion farms in IS Western North Carolina counties and will have of IIccs in ti- ? North Carolina Kxtcn sion Service rooms on the third floor of the Buncombe Courthouse His appointment is the result of a cooperating agreement between the extension service and the Tennes- , see Valley Authority. BADLY KRODFU LAND tUrh'is this on a Hay wood County farm is the target of the program now bring carried on hv the Soil Conservation Service to prevent such depletion of the soil Of this land. Conservationist Kov Bark says: ?'Ibis farmer has been using and treating this slope as if it were level bottom land. Ilill land can't stand such intensive use. It needs sod crops in the rotation as well as contour strip cropping where practical. This aniounts to land misuse and mistreatment and is a prime example of poor soil stewardship." (SCS Photo). Three Soil District Signs To Be Erected ] Supervisors of the Haywood . County Soil Conservation Distiict will meet -d the courthouse at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Purpose of the meeting will he to make arrangements for erec tion of three Soil Conservation District boundary signs at county lines on Soto Gap. Balsam Gap. ahd Wagon Hoa'd Gap. ftycUfUWMl (jaunty . CHECKERBOARD J NEWS By Joe Cline j and Dick Bradley /*Lj CLINE-BRADLEY COMPANY 228 DAIRYMEN EARN $.1.82 ' EXTRA PROFIT PER COW Last fall's 30-day Bulkv-Las tests , resulted in 53 32 EXTRA profit over feed cost per cow for 228 dairymen in all sections 6f the country Quite convincing proof, we say. of the fact that Purina Bulky-Las ' does help produce cow condition resulting in extra tnilk produc tion. Whether you top feed or mix with grain, Bulky-Las is a good investment because it brings good returns In cow condition and extra milk Check with us for the names of local Bulky-Las feeders. Check their records Then order some and see for yourself What Bulky Las can do on your farm. i r ?? - rvrmmmmmmmm baby pigs need help at farrowing time An hour or two spent with the j sow when she farrows can mean Important extra dollars to you at market time, especially at a time when hog prices are not all we'd like them to be Here are some money-making tips tl> We assume both the sow and her quarters were thoroughly dis- : infected well before farrowing | began Purina Disinfectant makes > an excellent solution. ' 21 Take each ptg awav as it s comes and put it into a box Or , basket warmed a littlt? with a heat < lamp or other moans. f3> Clin pigs' noodle tenth, t'se a pair of electrical wire clippers , Apply iodine to area to disipfect , i4' He sure to paint navel stub with iodine lo prevent germs from j( entering pig's body through Open ing. ""!' <5 ? After the litter is born and j the sow settled, give the pigs to her to nurse i(!i If tin' weather is cold, hang a heat lamp over the pen. Use w ire don't hang by" cord. (71 Creep feed Purina Baby Pig Chow by the time pigs are 7 days old. even sooner if sow is a poor milker. You need only one 50-Ib bag per litter, Relationship of Pig Weaning Weight To Market Weight Weaning weight Market weight 25-30 lb 188 4 lh 30-40 lb 203 6 lb. 40-50 lb. 219 5 lb These figures an1 the result of Vcars of careful study at the Pur ina Research Farm They show convincingly that early gains are ' the cheapest gains yet the most important So. be sure vour pigs J get the "Fast-Start" Twins Babv Pig Chow and Pig Startena by Purina Ask for details about these line products and how they'll help cut production costs Kills I,ice Fast Lice and mites can cost you | money. Just as surely as CRD | Cocckliosis and other diseases But it oosts only pennies to paint roosts with Purina Poultry' Insecti cide to control lice, red mites, flies, fowl ticks, mosquitoes, bed bugs. fleas and chiggers. Get it today! CLINE-BRADLEY CO. Joe Cline - Dick Bradley 5 Points Hazel wood ? ?????????*???? ? ? IIIBuBBBaillBlfeHIII 1 New County Farm Program Designed To Double Income I'nder the newly inaugurated long-term agricultural program for Haywood, the following shows the "new farm picture" as to cash income for the county: Present New Division Income (>oal Apples s lOs.OOO $1,500,000 Hurley 1*100,000 1,738,000 Poultry 109.000 1.000.000 Dairying 198,000 1,120,000 Vegetables 75,000 300,000 Beef ( attie 150,000 932,000 Sheep 21.000 70.000 Forestry 237.000 528,000 Miscellaneous 250,000 250,000 Total $3,132,000 $7,138,000 I Senator Medford Speaks Tuesday Dn School Plan Senator William Medford will ;peak Tuesday evening on the pro tosed public school amendment, bounty Superintendent of 'Schools .awrence Leatherwood announced oday. . - Medford is a member of the Gov ?rnor's Committee for tlv> Public School Amendment, and heathcr sood urged every interested per son to attend the discussion The meeting will be held at the Courthouse at 8 p m Forest acreage in the northern coastal plain of North Carolina in-1 creasod 9 per cent from 1937 to 1955 report extension forestrv spe cialists. North Carolina small grain spe cialists report that each of the small grain crops of wheat, oats, and barley mado record yields and production in 1956. The yield of wheaj per acre is estimated at 25.5 bushels This is 2 5 bushels more than the old record of 22 0 bush els produced ir 1951 BABY CHICKS Only $3,95 per 100 Polorum Passed, No Culls, Live Delivery. These same CHICKS were selling at $5.95 per 100. Order your's today. No C.O.D.'s Please. Breed and Sex Our Choice. BUD'S CHICKS Box 3803. Park Place Greenville. S. C. WANT A COZY HOME? ASK FOR PATSY FURNACE COAL ? For Hand Firing ? Premium Coal at Regular Price ? Heat Packed ? Very Low Ash ? Long Ruining **? /W\ PATSY ( Today From \ \# ' ?/ XL* . >j/ RICHLAND SUPPLY CO. Phone GL 6-3271 Commerce St., Waynesville ( ?? ? North Carolina Crop Conditions, Weather Reported SOIL MOISTURE Reports at dry to very dry soils accounted for 24 per cent of all re- ' ports during the week ended Au gust 25 as compared with 60 per cent at the end of the previous j week. Two-thirds of the weather crops correspondents reported mils as O.K. Almost all of the re ports indicating dry to very dry --oils came from the mountain and Northern Piedmont counties. Very dry soils in some aieas within these counties have existed for some time, and considerable damage has been done to crops such as corn, hay. and pastures. TOBACCO Statewide the condition of tobac co show "d some improvement dur ing the week. The extended dry weather in some mountain coun ties has reduced prospective yields for burley Crops. CORN Corn also showed some improve ment during the week, with the condition of the crdp reported primarily as good. All reports of poor and fair condition came from mountain counties where dry soils have existed for some time. SOYBEANS As is the case of almost all oth er crops, soybeans showed some improvement during the week. Re ports of good condition or better accounted for about three-fourths of ail reports as of the week ended August 25. As in the case of to bacco and corn, almost all of the reports on fair condition came from Piedmont and mountain counties. SWF FT POTATOES This crop showed some improve ment during the week, with good condition indicated by a majority of the weather-crops correspond ents Pract ically all of I he reports showing poor and fair condition came from mountain counties. APPLES Tt > condition of the current ap ple crop continues to by reported as mostly fair to good Weather crops correspondent* indicate that about one-half of the crop had been harvested at the >nd of the week. PASTURES Rainfall over much of Uy.1 moun tain area during the 'AW^p#cvived pastures to some ^xtent^snwever, the condition of pastures statewide is still reported as primarily fair to good, Willi reports of poor to fair predominating in mountain coun . lies. The sixteenth annual, meeting and field day of the North Carolina Hereford Association will be held Saturday, S eptember 1. 1956. at the Roanoke River Ranch. Jackson, North Carolina. The ranch is own ed by W\ P. Morris and managed by J. P. Harrel). ^ ^ ^ ? - Put Yourself In Thie Picture That can he you standing in front of your own dream house. Visit the Home Planning Center of Haywood Builders Supplv and find out how. See our plan hook library, ask about our architectural service, complete estimates and convenient financing. STOP IN THIS WEEK s?utocdm ggj I P. BUILPERS sumyfei "UtAoictA**t Ua Ttlatl U-af 9,'jUfAZJtcC^^IAWESVILLE I t I NOW IS THE TIME FOR WINTER COVER CROPS . . . SO, MR. FARMER. BRING YOUR A.S.C. ORDERS TO US REMEMBER ? YOUR BEST FRIENDS ARE THE PRODUCTS YOU BUY! WE HAVE CLEAN, ONION FREE ? ? Rye ? Barley ? Oats ? Vetch ? Crimson Clover ? Rye Grass ? Fescue ? Orchard Grass ? White Clover ? Timothy ? Ladino Clover ? Red Clover ALSO, 2-12-12 FERTILIZER AND LIME FOR HIGHEST QUALITY TESTED SEEDS. FERTILIZER AND LIME, YOU CAN DEPEND ON HAYWOOD COUNTY FARMERS CO-OP, Inc. H. M. DCLIN, MGR. DEPOT STREET DIAL GL 6-8621
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