The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1909-09-21
Will Gather ]
Infor1nationscn
Agriculture
THE STATISTICS THUS GATHERED
WILL BE VAuARLE.


OF the estimated grand total OF 65.000,
will be engaged April 18th next in
gathering the required information
concerning agriculture Cor the Thlr-
teenth Decennial u: s! Census. Di-
rector Durand purposes making every
effort to secure progressive farmers
and crop reporters for these places.
His action, Is based upon the recon-
mendatlon OF Chief Stntistlcian Le.
Grand Powers and the advisory board
of special agents composed of rrofes-
sors of economics and farm experts
who llare been assisting In the, for
mutation Of the schedule OF Inquiries
concerning farm operations and equip
ment. 1t Is believed that the selection
of this class Of men,. already familiar
with statistical methods of securing
data and reporting 1t in comprehen-
dible form. will add greatly to the eff
cheney of the census and to the sci
entfic value OF the information obtain
ed. Director Durlnd does moi, anticI-
pate any difficulty in procuring enu-
merators of this kind as there are In
every State OF the Union, hundreds
OF crop reporters acting for the De
partment OF Agriculture, representa-
uves of state Boards OF Agriculture.
etc
Tie agricultural scheIple which Is
to be placed In the hands of these
enumerators: is nearing completion by
the Census Bureau. The advisory
board who are acquainted with pracs
teal agriculture. its varying condi:
Hong. and who are active in their re-
spective States In assisting the farm;
ers to improve their farm methods,
have been most earnest and no effort
Is, being spared to make tine schedule
as simple as possible. and yet secure
the greatest amount OF important In
formation concerning agriculture.
BY means OF the Census schedule
an effort will be made to secure an
accurate statement of the total num-
ber of acres OF land In the farms OF
the country, by States and counties;
also the improved area. number. and
size Of farms. on account of the grow
Ing Importance of tenancy In many
narzs OF the countr5. considerable In
formation will be secured as to wheth-.
er FARMS are operated by owners. ten
ants or hired managers. Information
about the value of mn. buildings, and
other permanent improvements; and
of the farm equipment. both manhin-
cry, implements. and live stock, will
be secured.
An important part OF the schedule
will be that enabling a study OF the
crops and crop-products or 1909. The
enumeratnrs WILL ask about areas.
crops, in the case OF all the principal
crops grown In all parts Of the Uni-
ted States This inquiry covers grains
and seeds, hay and forage crops: and
all important special crops such as
fruits. nuts and vegetables; cotton,
tobhcco, rice: hemp. potatoes. broom
corn. etc. Byprolucts. like flax
straw for tow and twtne: and such
manufactured products as wines, cider
and vinegar. dried fruits, sugar. syrup,
etc, will not be overlooked by the
questions In the schedule.
The inquiries concerning live stock
and their stock products. also include
cattle. work animals. sheep and go1ts,
swine, poultry and bees. Tue facts
as to the number and value OF live
stock at the time CT the enumeration
are to be secured in some detail. taxi
ing into consideration ages. sex and
use OF animals. Furthermore, data
will be secured relating TO the num-.
Der and value of each species Of anil
NAL raised. purchased. and sold, and
the quantity and value OF animal pro-
ducts. such as milk. cream, butter and
cheese. wool eggs. honey and wax.
Il IA few special questions OF general
nature may be included to secure val
uab1e related information. Among
these is one which will be made con-
corning the area and character OF
woodland in farny. IA! q sS,ls &
There will be but one schedule for
agriculture. There may be a small
schedule for the enumeration OF ami:
mails in cities. This will be carried by
tael city enu1nerators and it Will cover
horses. milch cows, chickens. etc,
housed in barns. stables, etc, iu the
cities. NO attempt will be. made to
get the area of.citys gardons or vacant
lot cultivation.
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