Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1909-09-25
CROP REPORTERS
AND FARMERS
Effort VIII Be Made to Have These
AS Enumeratcrs For the Ag-
ricultursl Census.

Washington, d C., Sept. 20-Forty-
five thousand enumerators out OF the
estimated grand total OF 5000, will
be engaged April 18th next in gather
ing the required information concern
ing agricuFtu re or the Thirteenth
Decnnial U. s.. Census. Director Du-
rand purposes making every effort to
! secure progressive farmers and crop
reporters for these places. His action
Is based upon the recommendations of
Chief Statistician Iceland Powers
and the advisory board of special
agents composed of professors OF eco.
Monies and farm experts who have
been assisting in the formulation of
the schedule of inquiries concerning
farm operations and equipment. It is
believed that the selection OF this
class OF men, already familiar with
statistical methods of securing data
form. will add greatly TO the efficien-
cy of the census and 10 the scientific
value OF the information obtained. Di-
rector Durand does not anticipate any
difficulty in procuring endmerators Of
this kind as there are in every state
Of the Union, hundreds of crop re-
porters acting for the Department of
Agriculture, representatives of State
Boards Of Agriculture. etc.
The Agricultural schedule which is
TO be placed in ihe hands of these
enumerators is nearing completion by
the Census Bureau. The advisory
board who are acquainted with practi-
cal agriculture. its varying condition
and who are active in their respective
states in assisting the farmers to i'm
prove their farm methods, have been
earnestly and no effort Is being spar
ed to make the schedule as simple
as possible, and yet secure the great
est amount of important information
concerning agric ultura
BY mean of the ensus schedule an
effort will be made to secure an accur-
ate statement of the tUtal OF acres of
land in the farms of the country, by
states and counties; also the improved
area, number, and size of farms. On
dttOtllHt vi EiG SlOWt hS llliDOl DdIlSt VI
tenancy in many parts of the country,
considerable information will be Sc
cured as to whether farms are oper-
ated by owners, tenants or hired man
ayers. Information about the value
of farm, buildings, and other perma-
nent improvements; and of the farm
equipment. both machinery, imple-
nents, and live stock, VIII be secured.
An important part of the schedule
win be that enabling a study of the
crops and crop1products Of 1909. The
enumerators will ask about areas,
quantities produced, and value of
crops, in the case of all the principal
crops grown in all parts of the United
StaJes. This inquiry covers grains
and seeds, hay and forage crops: and
all important special crops such as
fruits, nuts and vegetables; cotton,
tobacco. rice; hemp; potatoes; broom.
corn; etc. By-products, like fax straw
for tow and Irvine; and such III
featured products as wines, cider and
vinegar, dried fruits, sugar, syrup. etc.
will not be overlooked by the ques-
tions in the schedule.
The inquiries concerning live stock
and their products, also include cattle.
work animals, sheep and goats, swine,
poultry and bees. The facts as to the
number and value of live stock at the
time of the enumeration are to be Sc
cured in some detail, taking into con
s~ideration ages, sex and use of ami
mails. Furthermore. data VIII be Sc
cured relating to the number and
value of each species OF animal raised,
purchased, and sold; aud the quantity
and value of animal products, such as
milk. cream, butter and cheese, WOO
eggs, honey and wax.
A few special questions o. a general
nature may be included to secure val
liable related information. Among
thest is one which will be made o
corning the area and character Of
woodland in farms.
There will be but schedule for
agriculture. There may be a small
schedule for the enume ration OF ami
mails in cities. This viii be carried
by THE city enumerators and it win
cover horses, mich cows, chickens
etc, housed in barns, stables, etc, in
the cities. No attempt will be made
10 get the area OF city gardens or va
cant lot cultivation.