The Middlebury register and Addison County journal. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1883-1885, 1885-02-13
Farmers Institute in Orwell.

A meeting of the board of agricul-
ture was held in the town hall on
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5 and 6.
The meeting was called to order on
the forenoon of the first day by Mr..
II. T. Cults, president of the Orwell
Farmers club, when MIR. G.. A. Kim.
ball made short opening address, in
which he cordially welcomed the gen.
tlemen of the board to the thriving
town of Orwell. He stated that this
was truly an agricultural community,
and from the character of the subjects
on the programme he anticipated much
of interest and profit in their discus
sion. He spoke of the agricultural as
poets of the town in the different
branches of the industry as of an en-
couraging character and was hopeful
as regarded the future.
Mr.. Lane responded to the address
of Mr.. Kimball in suitable terms and
spoke of the great advantages possessed
by the farmers of this thriving town
and cordially invited the cooperation
of all present in the discussion of all
subjects brought up for consideration,
for in this way can the most good be
accomplished. He referred with pleas
ure to the beneficial influence exerted
upon our industry by the various agri-
cultural organizations of our State and
expected much benefit from them all in
the future. Mr.. Towle ttel gave an
address on "Some of the Requirements
of Good Farming"
At the conclusion of the address
which was well received by the audi.
| or rly in
which he advised the making of such
improvements about the farm and home
as will help to make the children en-.
tented and all happy and prosperous
Would not make frequent changes in
stock or farms, but do everything with
reference to permanence and dura.
bility.
Mr.. Douglas of Shoreham thought
sometimes farmers can make changes
that will be for the best Would advise
young men to commence on small
farms at first, and begin here in Yer,
mont. Would not run in debt toe
largely, as this is not always safe.
Mr.. Wright thought that the grea
need here in Vermont was more of the
spirit of endurance and economy of oul
ancestors. The farmers of our State
spend good deal of money, toe
much for their advantage, and there
should be more of spirit of prudence
and industry.
Mr. II. II. Young thought that far
mers, as usual, worked hard enough
II that is what is wanted. Mr.. Doug
las advised more attention to the de
tails of good management, as an essen
tial of success. Mr.. Edwin Douglas
believed that, rightly managed, hireC
help can be made profitable. ADVISED
thoroughness in all the operations O.
the farm.
Mr.. Kimball, veteran farmer, sale
that our industry needs more brainl
and good judgment than most an,
other. We must have our eyes opeI
and get all of the light possible. He
likes the Durhams as cattle and pre-
fers to raise wheat rather than oats fol
the benefit of the soil.
Mr.. Wright said that the expenses
must be kept within the income or W,
shall go under.
Mr.. Thomas would buy large farm
at first and then try hard to pay for 1t
Thought that we expend too mucl
money on dress and other things fol-
our good. After lively discussion
the meeting adjourned until afternoon
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
On assembling, Mr. Lane delivered
an instructive lecture on the "Feedins
of Farm Stock" He stated that fo
the best success farm stock and the sol
must be properly fed. We must sup
ply the elements of nutrition mos
needed, so that all will be utilized an,