The Greeley tribune., 1909-01-15
BY
FARMERS CLUB
ASK LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANCE
Need Large Appropriation to Further
the Potato Industry.

Need Large Appropriation to Further
the Potato Industry.
(Oficial publication
The Weld County Farmers Club.
met in Greeley. Colo, on January
and ., 1909, by the following reso-
iutions, expresses. 1t believes truly
the wishes of the farmers of this
leading agricultural section:
First.-Whereas, Colorado's cli-
mate and in many places her soil
are adapted to the growth Of potatoes
and whereas the industry of potato
growing is increasing rapidly within
the state. and the time IL bound to
come when by such large production
throughout the country q great ex-
cess of potatoes besides the culls will
be left in Colorado growers' hands
loss, therefore be it resolved: That
our agricultural college should be
furnished with all necessary funds
to experiment in the value Of pota-
toes as food for livestock in connec-
tion with other Colorado feeding
stuffs.
Secondhand, whereas, Colorado's
prosperity is now inseparable from
the welfare of her largest interests,
that of agriculture, and since the
full realization OF farm prosperity
depends upon the farmers them
selves, an on their knowledge and
ability to develop agricultural oppor-
tunity and life, therefore be it re-
solved. that the state should make
liberal appropriations for agricultur-
al education and for carrying on
farmers institutes and short courses
along the present admirable lines
and throughout the state.
Third Whereas. Colorado pota-
to growers have learned to hold in
high regard the character and abil-
ity of the states potato specialist
Prof. e. r. Bennett, and
Whereas, to the potato industry
fthe development OF improved strain,
of potatoes for and in the severa
sections of the state is of great i'm
portance equalied only by education
of the grower to produce potatoes
ot the best grade, therefore he il
resolved: That the present legisla-
ture should place in the hands OF
the agricultural college not less than
$4,000 for potato work for the next
two years, this sum to include the
last mentioned work as we'll as that
of determining the food value and
the best methods of feeding pota-
toes to live stock.
Whereas. We find it diff
ficult to persuade local taxpayers to
vote for country schools good enough
to teach our children the elements
Of agriculture and to inculcate that
interest in their life work which
alone can produce the best farm
men and women, and
Whereas. we find the same difficult
ity in procuring through local means
adequate provisions for the sort OF
roads we need as an economic and
social proposition. therefore be IT
resolved: That the state and nation
al government should lead the way
for betterment of rural schools and
roads.
EA~.A uyhorooa Colorado's oil
mate is particularly adapted to the
breeding or superior types of farm
animals. 4 pd whereas. live stock as-
riculture can be the only enduring
agriculture, therefore be 1t resolved;
That in Colorado. work should De
started for development of the high
est types of milk cows and other
domestic animals.
Sixth. the state boari
OF agriculture has not been uniform
ly successful in serving the farming
interests of the state through the
Agricultural colleges, and whereas
the time has arrived when In COLO
RADIO among farmers actually living
m the farm there can be found men
of sufflcient means and leisure as
we'll as Of the needed wisdom ana
experience In affairs. therefore De
n re- solved: That our agricultural
institutions will be most likely 70
fulfill their purpose II appointments
10 the board of agriculture be mace
from among the active farmers OF
the state.
We request our senator and our
representatives as well as our gov
erpor and legislature to give erect
to these wishes insofar as is seems
to them wise and possible and prom
ise that MS an organization we VIII
not be unmindful Of their efforts IN
behalf of these things.
As independent citizens we nope