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Further Diversification Cited as Needed for Farm Independence Urgent Need for More Livestock Is Cited by College Says After War Cotton and Tobacco Will Still Be Basic Cash Crops For years more livestock and more diversified farming have been pro posed as the solution to southern farm problems. Usually the sugges tions become more numerous and more emphatic in times of economic distress, and subside considerably in periods of relative prosperity. Today the critical war and defense picture, with the consequent disappearance of the cotton export market, is used to emphasize the need for a shift to livestock farming. A considerable gap between the preaching of more livestock and the practice of keeping them has persist ed over the years. Although live stock numbers have increased a little in periods of low incomes from cot ton and tobacco, they have been re duced again following increased re turns from these crops. But in re cent years a tendency is noted for a net gain in livestock numbers to per sist from cycle to cycle. This ten dency is most evident in numbers of milk cows and heifers, somewhat less so for all cattle, and not very evi dent for hogs. In spite of these gains, livestock numbers on southern farms in 1940 were not greatly different from those of 1920. In thirteen southern states, on January 1, 1940, were 17.6 percent greater than in 1930. but were about the same as in 1920. (This increase between 1930 and 1940 for all southern states, exclud ing Oklahoma and Texas, was 29 per cent.) Hog numbers increased 39.5 per cent between 1930 and 1940. but on the latter date they were still 15.3 percent below the number in 1920. The farm families of the South themselves, in the need for more and healthier food, represent the great est potential outlet for livestock pro ducts. This is a market that is not affected by the export situation or by fluctuations in non-farm employ ment and purchasing power. Southern diets have been particu larly deficient in dairy, poultry, and beef products. Therefore, much of the production from these acreage in creases would be fed to livestock to supply butter, milk, eggs, and meat. Cows used for home milk consump LIBERTY LIMERICKS X A postman who lived in New Haven, Said—“Millions of people are savin’, They’ve bought Bonds galore, To help win the war, And keep our Old Glory still wavin’.” tVour local pout office lias a • U. S. Savings Bond or Stump to (it your budget. Get one todayl tion now are estimated at 3.5 mil lion head, approximately one mil lion less than are needed to provide farm families with a "minimum" milk supply. Farm family supplies of poultry for eggs and meat should be increased about fifty percent. Cattle, to furnish meat for home use. need to be increased more than 100 percent. Nearly two million milk cow.s j would be required to supply the un ! der-consuming portions of the urban population with a minimum ade quate milk supply. Large increases in beef. pork, and poultry products would also be needed. The post-war farming pattern in most areas of the South will prob ably find cotton and tobacco main taining their place as basic cash crops, but on smaller acreages per farm, and perhaps on even less total crop land than today. If part of the present farm population can find per manent non-farm employment, more land per capita will be available for those who remain on farms, and the basic cash-crop enterprises can be supplemented with livestock enter prises on most farms of the South. The importance of these livestock en terprises will vary among areas just as the natural resources vary. Even in those areas remaining relatively more specialized in crop production, there will be room for, and need for a home-production base of livestock with a little surplus for sale as a side line income.—Excerpts from address by S. P. Johnson. U. S. D. A... before conference at N. C. State College. Good Flocks Need Exceptional Care It's astonishing to see how much many poultrymen expect of their chicks and Mother Nature, declares T. T. Brown, extension poultry spe cialist at State College. On one farm one can find from 500 to 1.000 or more chicks crowded into a brooder house no larger than 12 by 14 feet. On the farm next door one will probably find a large brood of chicks in a house with practically no ventilation and a suffocating tem perature. Yet these poultrymen wonder why their chicks do not live and thrive, and sometimes throw up their hands in disgust at a business in whicli there is no money Growers who are getting satisfac- j tory results with their present meth- I ods of raising chicks should not j change, Brown said. Many farmers fail because they try to follow the advice of too many persons. For instance, one poultry man may be attempting to follow the recommendations of several feed salesmen, the county agent, and the vocational teacher, as well as the ad vice offered by neighbors. Although there is no one set way to raise chicks, the farmer should select one system and stick to that at all times. The chances of his suc cess, if the system is good, will bo greatly enhanced. The extension poultrymen at State College have worked out a system which many farmers are using with a great, deal of success. Brown said. Each new recommendation in the business of poultry raising which they make is first tested thoroughly through experimental work and through practical field observations. The farm agent in each of North Carolina's 100 counties is acquainted with these recommendations, and growers interested in poultry produc tion may secure advice from this source. TERRACING Demands for the service of the Cabarrus County terracing unit In crease ea .1 year, with enough work booked now to keep the outfit busy for the next three months. DISEASE Black Shank, a serious tobacco di sease, has broken out in many new places in Pitt County this year, re ports S. J. Keeks, assistant farm agent of the N C. State College Ex tension Service. Save gas—break the habit of using your car to drive just a few blocks walk short distances today, or you'll walk miles tomorrow. MAKE YOUR PLANS TO BRING THE FAMILY FOR A BIG TIME OF FUN AND AMUSEMENT. NEW THRILLS FOR ALL Williamston FAIR! September 28th - October 3rd KAUS' SHOWS will be on the Midway again this year. The feature free act will be "America On Parade,” with both professional and local talent, giving a Victorious Cavalcade of our history. It is an awe inspiring outdoor spectacle with beautiful costumes and lighting effects. SPECIAL NOTICE . . . The fair association will admit free the driver of any auto or vehicle carrying two or more passengers into the grounds, any time during the Fair. The driver, of course, will have to pay the Federal tax. Martin County Post American Legion SELL YOUR TOBACCO WITH THE WILLIAMSTON, N. C "THE MAN OF THE HOUR/' Uncle Sam, suggests that you sell tobacco on your nearest market. We suggest that you sell in Williamslon at the Farmers Warehouse. Not only will you save both your gas and tires but you'll get the highest market price for every pound sold on our floor. Joe Moye, Edward Corey and Leman Barnhill are as capable ware housemen as you'll find in the State and rest assured their customers will be taken care of. This trio will get you every cent possibl e for every basket and they cordially invite you to sell at the FARMERS WAREHOUSE this fall. LEMAN JOE EDWARD BARNHILL - MOYE COREY Proprietors oi Farmers Warehouse WILLIAMSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
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