, 1866-08-10
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It's not adopting every new idea without
trial-believing every new thing you hear
or read Of. 1t is not buying every new im>
plement that comes along. Il is not sxpend-
ing two thousand dollars per year in the culi
tivation Of farm and producing but fifteen
hundred. All this is advancing backwards.
Progressive farming Is that system Of hus-
bandry which produces Fruit, Grain, Forage,
Roots, Wool and Meat in the greatest quanti-
ty and perfection, at the least cost, with the
least possible deterioration of the soil. 1t is
doing q little better this year than last. I'm.
perfection is stamped upon every system of
husbandry, as upon ell Sublunary things yet
it is our privilege, if not our duty, to strive
for perfection. In no other way can we hope
TO make progress in our profession, for as
suredly, if we are satisfied with knowledge
already acquired, we shall 90 along in the
same old routine. We shall make no exper-
iments and no new discoveries, unless we are
fortunate enough to stumble on them.
The thinking, progressive farmer, while
using implements of various kinds, notes
their operation, and if defective, bis mind
naturally suggests Improvements. If be lOses
a crop he does rot rest satisfied until he has
learned the cause of failure, so that in future
be can apply a remedy. The progressive
farmer loUes his business and he knows that
to be successful, he must follow it with ener>
gy, patience and perseverance. He is often
enthusiastic in its pursuits. And why should
he not be?-There is no profession more
honorable, none more healthful or pleasant
g. H. - g.
means of subsistence. How seldom we
hear of a farmer failing in business. His
gains are usually slow, but if he uses care
and economy, they will be sure.
The progressive farmer sells his produce
for cash, preferring to deal with men OF
character and standing, rather than encour.
age reckless spectators, though they may
offer large prices on credit. The progressive
farmer does not hoard his money. He spends
his money freely for the comfort of his fam~
lily makes everything about his house as
convenient as possible ; keeps his premises
clean and in good order, and does not grudge
d few dollars spent in ornamenting his
grounds. He keeps no more stock than he
can keep well, and that is generally the best
of its kind. He employs sufficient help to
do his work in proper season and gives his
personal attention and oversight to all the
operations Of the farm. He is an early ris-
er and often works late, but he fin Is time to
read, think and investigate. He has the
very best implements, and are kept in good
order and housed when Eot in use. He
keeps good teams and sees that they are we'll
fed and groomed. He is thorough in his
tillage sows good, clean seed and takes
pride in carrying a good sample of grain to
market. As far as possible, he pays cash for
everything, and keeps an accurate account
of all receipts and disbursements All the
substantial enjJyments Of life he has, with
as little Of its perpexities as falls to the lot
of most men. He is a good citizen, cheer.
fully bearing his share of all the burdens of
society-a full man in every place you put
him. Who would not be proud to be Pro-
gre,sive Farmer ? - Cor Rural NelO York;
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