The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-01-17
Farmers Clubs.
We endorse the following which we find
in the Ohio Farmer:

We endorse the following which we find
in the Ohio Farmer:
We notice by the last number Of the
Lancaster Eagle, that the Farmers Of
Fairfield County, in this State. have form
ed n Farmers Club, for the discussion OF
various subjects connected with their bust
ness. This is right, and if we could bring
it about by persistent urging. we would
no, cease until every Township in Ohio
has its Club, which would meet once a
week, or fortnight. Let half dozen OF
the most enterprisiug Farmers begin it.
and after few meetings. all the farmers
Of the township will become Interested.
The evenings are now long. and farm
ers ought to use them in reading, and
talking on the subjects Of crops and stock.
To succeed we'll in business. every iarmer
wants, not only his own experience, but
the experience of all his neighbors. We
would gladly publish all club discussion.
tor the benefit Of others.
That our readers may have the advan-
tage Of the experience Of the Fairfield
County farmers, we publish the proceed.
ings Of their club on the 10th ult:
The Club met, when the President call.
ed upon all the gentlemen present to sign
the Constitution, which had been transcrib-
ed into book for that purpose. Which
request being complied with, after the
reading f'the minutes OF the last meeting
Mr.. Brasee's question, viz: A, what times
of the year. and in what conditions Of the
grounds should Glover and Timothy seed
be sown?-being the first in order. was
then taken up and discussed by Messrs.
Reber, Shaeffer, Brasee, Clark and Perry.
After which, on motion Of Mr.. Reber, the
Club adopted the following resolution. as
embodying correct answers TO the question
under discussion.
Resolred, That the best time to SOW
Timothy seed, is when you sow Wheat or
Rye-and it is best to harrow it in with
those grains Tha, the best grounds upon
which TO SOW Glover, are those upon which
are growing Wheat or Rye, and the bes'
time for sowing is about the middle ol
March-the success Of either, however
depends very much upon the favorable.
ness Of the season.
Mr.. Clark's question, viz: In what stage
OF the growth of grasses are they best to
cut and cure for hay?-being next in or.
der. the Club passed TO its consideration
After this question had been fully discus.
sed by number Of gentlemen-each Civ.
ing his experience and observation. the
following resolution was adopted as en-
bodying correct practice in this behalf.
| Resolped, That the best season for cut
ting all grasses for hay, is. when the bios.
som is full, and before it becomes suffi.
ciently ripe TO commence falling off.
Mr.. Brasee's question, viz. are there
any advantages to be gained by breaking
sods in the fall, that are designed for corn
in the spring?-coming next in order. was
on motion, postponed. in order TO consid.
er the following. proposed by Mr.. Reber:
Is it expedient TO pasture Meadows, either
in the spring or falls
This question eliciling such variety oi
opinion, was. after being considered quite
at leg,h by several gentlemen, continued
for examination at the next meeting.
Mr.. Brasee then proposed the following
for examlnaton. when the same should be
re ached in its order. viz: What system ol
farming is best adapted TO the preservation
of the native strength OF the soil!
On motion. the Club adjourned. TO NEE,
again on Saturday evening December Esd,
at half past six o'clock,