Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1883-02-07
FRIDAY FORENOON.

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FRIDAY FORENOON.
After calling the meeting to order the
chairman introduced Mr.. Pember, who
spoke upon the subject assigned him, one
ALWAYS of interest to Vermont farmers, that
of "The Dairy" After this address OPP
portunity was given for asking questions.
One farmer inquired as to the best method
for raising cream.
Mr.. Pember replied that he was not able
to name the best method in all cases, but
for reasons previously mentioned he pre-.
ferred what is known as deep setting and
moderately cool, but not cold, as is some
time practiced.
Let cream taken from the milk sweet be
kept for little time before churning to
ripen. Docs not believe that as much
butter can be obtained from sweet cream
as when slightly sour, and it will not keep
as long. Milk should not be set where it
can be contaminated by any unsavoIy
odors. A farmer present did not believe
in this theory, which appeared rather
strange. Butter for long keeping must be
packed in tight, clean tubs.
Packages should be soaked in strong brine
to remove the taste of the wood. A farmer
does this by putting IN wheat bran with
hot water and cover for time, then soak
with brine. The chairman cleanses tubs
with wheat bran and hot water.
A butter package was on exhibition,
which was simply tin tub similar to Il
sap bucket, which fits in cheap wooden
case, leaving an air space between the tin
and the wood. The cover fits in so nice
that the air is excluded. 1t is claimed that
butter will keep well in this package.
The tin package can be easily removed
from the case or Jacket on arriving AT
market. A package for so pounds will
cost so cents at wholesale, somewhat more
than wooden tubs. These can be returned
If desired.
Mr.. Goodwin spoke of dairymen in
Washington county coating the interior
of butter tubs with paratine, which will
exclude the ,ir and prevent the butter
from tasting of the wood Poor butter
will deteriorate much more quickly than
good butter.
Two farmers present stated their aver
age yield TO be 700 pounds per COW. 1t
butter in this section will range from 125
TO 150 pounds per COW.
MIR. Sawyer, of Plymouth, stated that
he can make a living from yield of 100
pounds of butter per COW, at the regular
price, which was an astonishing assertion
10 many present The gentleman mus
be much more favoraby situated than
most farmers.
A system of mixed farming is largely
pursued here. Mr. Sawyer feeds no NE II
to h,s cows, and feeds largely on poor
hay Mr.. Chapman feeds from Twelve u
fifteen dollars worth of grain to his COWS
md makes 200 pounds OF butter per COW.
Without the grain thinks he would make
uot more than l25 pounds per COW. Is
satisfied that feeding grain pays him well.
At the same time the productiveness OF
MS farm has largely increased. Dairy
composed of grade Jerseys.
The discussion having lasted until past
IL o'clock, the meeting was adjourned
until afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
The audience having assembled at an
early hour. a short time was occupied in
discussion before proceeding with the sub
jet on the programme.
Mr.. Davis, in answer to an inquiry,
gave the formula for making phosphate.
This has been gwen before.
Mr. Sawyer being called out gave some
account OF his farming, in which he seems
10 have been successful. He stated that
he does not have TO feed sheep or young
cattle over three months in the year,
which is very unusual here in Vermont
he has good pasture and for this reason
does not feed meal. If the pasture is poor,
he was of opinion that it might pay to
feed grain. With 125 pounds of butter to
u COW he can make money. Would feed
meal if be was reasonably certain it would
pay.
In answer to a question, Mr.. Lane said
that he believed that pastures can be i'm
proved by keeping more stock and feeding
grain.
Mr.. Hoskinson of Mount Holly believes
that really excellent pasture will afford
all and the best material necessary for the
production Of butter.
After sharp discussion, engaged in by
the farmers present, Mr.. 1owle spoke
about the treatment of pastures, and
answered the questions asked of him.
Mr. Hoskiuson followed with some re-
marks upon the subject, taking issue with
Mr. Towle on many points.
Mr.. Buzzel of Chester spoke of tho
plague of brakes and of the difficulty of
destroying them. He referred to the
productiveness OF the pastures in Mount
Holly which is the highest portion of land
in this part of the state, which must be
source of great satisfaction to the owners
After the discussion of the pasture ques.
lion until past three CLOCK, MIR Goodwin
spoke for some time on the /" Making,
saving and application of manures."
After the address, the question was
asked in relation to the application OF
Mr.. Goodwin spoke Of his own practice
Of spreading in winter. and recommended
it where the conditions are favorable he
spoke of an experiment with chemict Il
fertilizers, at cost of $3.50 per acre,
with corn. Twenty loads, or five cords, of
stable manure were applied to another
acre, with just abou. the same yield of
corn.
Mr.. Hoskinson spoke of the value of
clover as an enriching agent.
The discussion lasted until the time for
had arrived, and was of
much interest.
EVENING.
On coming together Mr.. Lane occupied
he first part OF the session with the "Rota.
lion OF Crops
As a part of the board were under the
necessity of leaving at the conclusion of
he address, there will be no report of the
discussions, il any, that may arise from
he consideration of this important subject.
Mr.. Davis occupied The remainder of
he evening in speaking upon L" SiIos and
Enslage, subject IN which farmers are
usually Interested. so far as obtaining |
upon the subject is concerned,
although many do not appear 10 be very
avorably impressed with the importance
Or value OF this new system of preserving
green FODDER. 1t was stated that there
we're three silos in Ludlow, and several
more in an adjoining town; so that it may
% Inferred that The merits of the system
A. IN GRADUALLY hppoma known Earmara