Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1869-11-10
Circular.
To rr TRUSTEES OF THE VERMONT D,nm,'s

To rm TRrsrEEs Oh THE VERMONT DAmmN's
ASSOCIATION
G,HticHca The Vermont Dairymon's Asso-
citation is a necessary Outp0wth Of the times in
which we live. The members Of almost every
profession trade or occupation have found it nee
cssary to form associations for mutual improve
mcnt aud mutual protection. Although the
dairymon OF Vermont have unquestonably been
doing as well pecuniarily for a few years as their
neghboring farmers, yet IL can not well be denied
that they have not been doing as well as they
ought, in view Of the amount Of capital invested
m their business and the labor required to carry
il on.
The products Of the dairy are ranked among
the necessaries, and also among the luxuries, Of
life. The not over sensitive taste Of the poor
day aborer may be satisfied with low grade Of
butter and cheese, provided only that it is afford
ed at price within his reach, while the delicate
sensibilites and refined taste Of the man OF means
prompts him to place upon his table the very best
article that can be obtained, with very little, If
any, reference TO the cost. There is always % de-
mand for the latter kind and generally supply
Of the former hence, the prices Of the two cx-
treme grades arc out Of all proportion TO the ac-
tun cost Of production. The dairymen or rnth-
er the dairy women Of Vermont have acquired a
reputation for making good butter and cheese,
and with this they seem TO be content. while
their very best goods arc sold in the markets Of
lNt WNIlh NN NDINl one NAll NIt price Oh A0IlNlN
frst-clo-. goods. II is believed that no part Of
the country is better adapted 10 the production
of hrst-clnss dairy articles than Vermont, and
that only skill and care are required 10 place
her products in the very first rank in all the mar
kets Of the country.
"Tbc fault, dear Brutus Be- not in our stars
Bat in ourselves that W. are uudornp"
Seriously impressed with the belief that the
thinking, earnest men Of the State whether di-
relty, or only indirectly interested in this sub.
ect, would make common cause with them in
their endeayors 10 elevate the standard al Yer
mont dairy products, by collecting and dissent
mating information upon the subject, o number
OF the leading citzcns Of the State hive organ
lied the Vermont Dairymen's Association which
Through you, now appeals 20 your friends, anC
more especially 10 the citizens Of your respective
counties. 10 contribute n aid of the cause in any
practicable manner, and especially by enrolling
themselves AS members Of the Association, which
is believed % bc 40 present the most practicable
of all methods,
The Constitution Of the Association, in which
H. objects. plans and terms Of membership are set
forth, together with the list of officers for the veal
lsG9-7O hns been published iu most of the news
papers OF the State, and copies will DEE furnished
20 such persons as desire them, on application &c
the Secretary.
The Executive Committee Of the Association
have under consideration programme for th,
first winter meeting. which, II carried out canno
but be- ereditahe 70 Che state and promotlye OF
Che welfare OF all the members of the Association
but the carrying out Of the programme must Oh
course be-, to very large extent dependent upon
the alacrity with which the people respond 90 The
invitation 70 become members under the e0nstitu
ton They desire 10 secure the services OF sever
81 gentlemen from abroad, who in addition to be-
/ ing strictly practical and emlnently successful
daiymen, have acquired wide reputation az
speakers and writer's ON the su3ieet-not mer