Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-02-14
WEDNESDAY FORENOON.

WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
Meeting called to order by the chairman
when Mr.. Pember took up the subiec
assigned him of "Dairyng, 'and addressed
the audience in his usual manner. Dairy
! ing is not made SO much of a speca
industry in this part of the state as ir
some others, yet it is always subject o
much Importance, and brings out an
interesting discussion whenever brought
up for consideration. At the conclusion
of Mr.. Pember's address, Mr.. Davis led
off in discussion upon the subject uadel
consideration. He thought that farmer
should always have liking for hi:
occupation, and if the manufacture ol
butter is a special industry the farm
should be we'll adapted to the business in
hand, being well supplied with good
pastures and pure water He advocates
strongly good care as lie is wont, as
neglect will soon make itself felt in the
dairy.
He thought that farmers in this part OF
the sta,e in so close proximity to market
would do well to keep what is known as
winter diaries. He alluded to the impor
tance OF making superior article ol
butter. and securing regular customers if
possible for It, as when this is done
satisfactory prices will be realized and il
well liked it will he wanted regularly in
the fl ture
With the VI Immigration to this
cou TRY, lie is al opinion that good butter
will not become Il drug in our markets
for the present.
Thinks that farmers should aim for
more than the general average of butter.
l25 pounds per COW, rs this will hardly
paw for the production.
While he does not believe that better
butter can be made from any modern
system of milk setting than by the use of
the small Tin pans, with good conditions,
yet he would advise more modern apparatus
for the saving of labor. The remarks
re.ating to the churning. working of
butter, etc, have been given in substance
before.
After the remarks of Mr.. Davis. Mr.
Pember answered some questions asked by
gentlemen. He does not claim more
cream or butter from deep setting than by
other methods, with good conditions. Mr.
Irish thought that better butter could be
made by deep setting than other methods
The question of odors being discernable
from the submerged system, Col. Potter
thought that this could not be the case if
the milk was pure and clean when drawn
/ Prefers stanchions for coninng cows in
a stable. Col. Potter advised keeping
cows quiet and comfortable, and for this
purpose did not consider the stanchion the
best method for coniinng cows in stable
Mr.. lockwood was decidedly in favor
of stanchions, but would card the cows
regularly. Mr.. Pember would not milk
COW up 10 very nearly the time of calvng,
as a period of rest should be allowed
Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
The first subject taken up was the
Improvement of pastures" by f. R
TowIc. He was followed with remarks
by the farmers present. Mr.. Bottum
stated that his pastures are deteriorating
and need attention. The chairman stated
that his pasture has been improved by
sowing on plaster and ashes, bringing in
the white clover readily.
Mr.. lockwood stated that brakes are
not in the pastures here at any great
extent, Top dressing his pastures with
stable manure, superphosphates and ashes,
produces excellent results, and ne does
not need to plow The land is side hill
and is in part clay. One farmer said in
relation to seeding that he would sow
timothy, red clover and red top. Would
sow rcd top on any kind of soil. either
high or low, as he considered it the best
grass we have.
Mr.. Davis made some remarks on the
subject, in which he regretted the destruc.
tion of our forests, being of the opinion it
will act unfavorable on the agricultural
production of our country.
After an interesting discussion which
lasted until quite late in the afternoon,
Mr.. Davis spoke for time upon The
wastes of the farm" This was very
interesting address and occupied the re-
mainder of the session, after which the
meeting was adjourned until evening.
EVENING.
Mr.. Lane not being present, Mr.. Towie
started off with the winter care of stock"
and was followed by the farmers present.
One or two were opposed to the practice
of keeping pigs in winter in Easements
under the morse stable, believing it to be
productive of an unhealthy condition.
Would put the horse manure in yards for
the pigs to work over in the summer
season.
Mr.. Pember thought that more depended
on regularity in feeding than the number
of time. This was concurrcd in by a
farmer present. Mr.. Bottum feeds bis
stock seven times day, considering that
in this way his animals eat more and with
a better relish than if fed only twice a day.
He keeps winter dairy, hence the best of
care is necessary. Mr. Pember said few
ia vail In hni ~
favorably with the system, and he hello YES
it will be of much value to Vermont
farmers.
As regards sheep he thought that twice
a day is enough to feed them, and good
hay will do well enough without grain.
Would not keep in pasture with cows,
as in such cases they will get the best of
the grasses. They will thrive better on
poor pastures than cattle. and he believes
wou Id be useful in their renovation. Mr..
Davis would give the mornings feed
at two different times instead of once, and
the same at night, believing this to be the
better way.
The horse is unlike the COW in internal
economy, and can be fed differently. |
Advised more attention to feeding good
horses, from sound healthy stock as n
profitable business at present. Would feed
horses three times day, not giving too
much bulky food, but some of more
concentrated form, as grains of different
kinds. Stables for horses should be we'll
lighted, moderately warm and well ventl.
lated. He spoke Il good word in favor OF
raising steers for oxen on the farm,
believing it TO be a source of pleasure and
profit. Is of the opinion that the breeding
of improved Merino sheep for the south
and west will continue to be source Of
profit to Vermont farmers. They should
by no means allow this industry, peculiar
to our state, to decrease in magnitude or
importance. Is of the opinion that more
of the coarse or middle wool sheep might
be kept with profit by many of our farmers.
This discussion concluded the meeting
at this place. 1t was more largely attended
than the one held here year ago, and by
a class of intelligent and representative
farmers.
The discussions and talks were here, as
is quito usual at these meetings, continued
r L IT.