The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1908-02-07
TEACHING THE FARMER.
To THE STATE PRESS;

To THE STATE Press:
Farmers Institutes are now being con-
Quoted in this and other States. The
work is unique as it is the living and
breathing inspiration, through the
workers who themselves are farmers,
in comparison to the written bulletins
of the experiment stations, that gives
strength to the farmers strong arms by
directing his stroke where the chain il
weakest which binds him to the tradi-
tiens and prejudices of the days that
are past. Tho Bill which created this
Department of the Maryland Agricul-
tural College declares "the purpose Of
these Institutes shall be to bring before
the farmers Of the State such infsrma.
ten as will effectually remedy many Of
the existing evils now prevalent in
every department of agriculture. As
now pursued in Maryland, and that at
aid Institutes men competent to in
struct shall be present and such topics
shall be discussed A. pertain to the
principal agricultural interests of the
several sect ions"
The patrons Of the Maryland Insti-
tutes have met through the work of the
Department she best authorities on
farm work 10 the States, all of whom
are themselves farmers, except a few
mQ who are devsting their lives to
studying problems the solution Of which
is necessary to the farmer'R success.
They are introduced as specialists In
tho work in which they are engaged.
Space will net permit full list, 1 few
will illustrate the character of mon en-.
ployed at the institutes; the following
are given because they are well known:
Secretary James Nilson-A farmer of
Tama Co., Iowa.
DR.. L. b. Bailey-Scholar and Author,
of New York.
DR.. j. D. Detrich-Ownsr Of Model 10
acre farm, Pennsylvania.
Stephen Francisco-Certified milk pro-
Queer from 600 COWS, of Now Jersey.
George T, Powell-New York fruit
grower.
Edward Van Alstyne-supt. Model
Dairy, Psn-Amsrican Exposition, Of
Frank A. Convsrse-supt. Dept. Ayr,
Pan-American Exposition. of N. Y.
James E. Rice-Poultry Expert, of
New York.
L. Fl. Kerrick-Prize winner of car
loads of Baby Beet, Of Illinois.
A. d. Shamel-Illinois Corn Breeder,
of Illinois.
Jared Van Wagenen-Scholar and
Dairyman, of New York.
DR.. Il. P. Millsr-Schslar and Shop.
herd, of Ohio.
R. L. Watts-Scholar and Trucker, Of
Pennsylvania.
Joseph Z. Wing-Writer and Shepherd,
of Ohio.
Dr.. II. ". wiley-Government Agrl.
Chemist, of Washington, D. G.
Herbert j. Weber-Originator of new
fruits, Washington, D. G.
& Harold Powell-Scholar and Expert
on Fruit Refrigeration, New York.
John Gould-Writer and Dairyman, Of
Ohio.
O. c. Gregz-Institute Sups. and farm
er, Of Minnesota.
These and many others of this and
other States who were equally ~ good
authorities as the above were brought
whore the farmers could hear words
from their lips without any cost what
ever to our farmers.
The Department for its work this
year has been favored probably more
than any other season previous, and Of
fers the farmers Of the State, at places
where all can meet them, = corps Of In
stitute workers who have q record in
farm practice unequalsd by tho same
number of men in Institute work OF
another State.
This has been possible because Of the
Maryland hospitality others have en-
joyed who came before and have gone
out proclaiming far and wide that the
kindness of the Marylanders and the
food they serve made their visits the
events of their lives.
A Good Prscedsnt.-The Poconoke
City business men have several times
entertained the Institute workers at
dinner when q representative of each
department of the city was called upon
by the teastmaster to report briefly on
the standing Of his department. These
receptions were enjoyed and were more
helpful to the men Of Pocomoke than
to the visitors; but the visitors were al
ways favorably impressed with the
prosperity and possible future of this
city Of the peninsular, but more with its
true hospitality which showed its belief
in the humane purpose of the men who
came to help their farmers.
The Institute workers this season are:
Edward Vaa Alstyne, John Jsannin,
Jr.. A. j. Lovsjoy, D. Ward King,
Fred q. Rankin, Dr.. Augustus Stabler,
Jared Van Wagensn. The above work
ers will be assisted by local men and
others from tho College and Experiment
Station.
The Department will offer three
methods of work: The Regular Insti-