Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1881-12-07

rails, and of stock to utilize them; raise
good deal of coarse fodder. as corn stalks
and straw. At first he steamed the corn
fodder, but did not find it would pay. |
Would not compel stock to eat corn fodder |
clean; cuts up the refuse and uses 1t for
bedding and manure. Uses some cOncen- |
traled food, as corn or cotton seed meal
prefers the latter, especially if the first
has to be purchased-with oat straw. |
Thinks that one fourth OF the stock on the
farm should be got rid of. as it will not
pay the cost of wintering. Keep better
class of animals-those that will give a
fair return for the food consumed. Advises
great regularity In feeding as OF much
importance Do not overfeed. as this is
worse than giving a little less than is
needed. Sells his oats and feeds corn,
considering the first the most profitable.
Grinds corn on the cob. Cuts corn as soon
as it fairly commences 10 glaze. The tod-
der will be much better. and there will
also be more nutriment in the cobs. Feeds
horses corn in the ear, and likes the plan
well. Learns that farmers in Manchester
do not raise clover to any great extent,
and advises Alem to change this practice,
as he believes this plant to be of the
greatest value, both for the soil and for
stock. Believes the farmers missed it
when they sold their sheep several years
since, as he finds that the pastures are
deteriorating of late. Prefers Jersey COWS
for the production of hutter and selects
the best. Some are better for cheese
than for butter, and care should be exer-
cised in the selection.
|, Our only salvation in dairying is to
produce the finest butter possible. as we
have powerful competitor in the manu-
facture OF oleomargarne, which is already
= attaining a great degree of perfection. Be
sure and select good packages, clean and
nice those that will not soak and become
dark colored and mouldy with the brine.
Advised sowing soiling crops to supple
merit the short pastures and keep up the
flow OF milk. Produces milk to sell, and
feeds grain the year round. Make the
barn warm-this will save feed. while the
cows will do better.
The remarks of Mr.. Davis were quite
, desultory, but many good points were
brought out witch were we'll received BY
the audience.
= Mr.. Goodwin keeps his horses on oat
! straw and meal. and they do well. Would
= not cross Durhams and Jerseys, as it is
4
- careful with the cows and especially in
milking, otherwise it will shrink the
! yield.
The discussion was continued until the
T. forenoon session adjourned.
:. AFTERNOON.
K On comiag together f. NJ. Goodwin
l Esq, read paper on "Our hay crop
This was an important subject, and treated
briefly and right to the point. His lanC
n is a clay soil, and different treatment i.
8 necessary than on those of lighter char
d acler. From his experience finds that ten
pounds each of timothy and clover anC
eight pounds of red top per acre is the bes
}. combination for his land. Commences
haying about June 25th, and requires some
two weeks for this harvest. Finds thai
5 potash is an excellent fertilizer for grass
D on his soil. Meadows should not be pas.
tured except in extreme cases, as dlmin
isned yield of hay in the future will be the
d result Has more than doubled his hay
u crop within the last fifteen years.
: short discussion ensued on the applica-
u ton Of manure on the surface. 1t was
, stated that most farmers in this vicinity
u throw the manure from the stable and I'M
der the caves of the barn, which practice
: was strongly objected to by Mr. Goodwin.
: Thinks that all soils would be benefited bv
y top di esSng.
e Mr. Root asked about the relative value
of solid and liquid manure. IL was ans.
wered that it is conceded that if the liquid
portion could be properly saved and APP
piled it would be worth as much as th,
solid
Mr.. Lane is of the opinion that some
clay meadows should not be plowed very
y, often, but top-dressed, IL stead. He be-
eveS that farmers should use fertilizers
!, freely, but he is of the opinion that he Can
u purchase grain and feed to stock for ma
"uIe cheaper than buying fertilizers. His
advice IS to make and save all the manure
possible first. and then purchase fertilizers
. If necessary. He is in favor OF drawing ant
spreading manure on the snow in the win
: er. He does not think that four tflhs 0
= the special fertilizers used in Vermont has
! paid the cost, as the prices are too high
" Mr.. Smonds is of the opinion that com
Y merclal fertilizers used in Bennington
county produces good effects.
Il. r. Towle finds that super phosphate
pays we'll on his land, gravelly soil.
: Mr. Root said that farmers should ex
pertinent more in order to find what fer
filters will do best on these soils, ant
y, ~ not depend too much on the experience O
!, others.
u Mr.. Nichols spoke of the value of thes
;. meetings of the Board. and said that tb,
,. farmers should organize clubs and continu,
II the good work already begun. In this h,
~ was heartily endorsed by Mr.. Root. Mr.
10 Lane stated that In those towns wher,
>. there are farmers clubs the Board hav,
. had the fullest meetings.
} Mr. Davis made some strong remarks
: against throwing manure out of doors
Have a shelter of some kind. He keep
his cows in the stable nights the yea
: around, but has large stock an,
:" leeds meal and soling crops, ana in th
practice finds that his pastures are improv
" ing. He advocates fall blowing and Tin,
= puiverizing in the spring, when seeding
! down to grass.
a. After some further discussion the after
&c noon session closed. The attendance
u u. throughout has been good and much inter
= est has been expressed by those present il
~ the success of the meetings.
" Prof Perkins. of the Vermont Univers
=" ity. delivered lecture in the evening en-
'N ttled Birds" but as the members of tn
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