Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-01-28
OF THE
FARMERS CONFERENCE

The second annual conference Of Geo--
gfa farmers and farmers wives was more
successful in every respect than its pre-
deeessOr. The meetings were better at
tended. the percentage of Out-Of-tOwn vis-
itors showing a decided increase, and 1t
can be couservativeIy stated that at least
30 persons were present at the various
sessions A greater interest was evil
denced I'm the papers presented and the
discussions were much more animated.
indicating a growing interest in many OF
the underlying principles which relate TO
the best methods OF crop growing and
fertilization. Some of the more import
ant points emphasized in the papers were
the following: The necessity for devel-
oping live stock industries was mentioned
by practically every speaker. There was
a decided interest in the proposition TO
push forward the work OF tick eradica-
ton in Georgia The desire for better
seeds was evidenced in the formation or
a breeders association Crop rotations
were urged by every one, and the need OF
more intelligent and conservative meth
DDS of using fertilizers was clearly dem
onstrated by the speakers who represent
ed what may be termed the practical
farmer.
While 1t is difficult to single out any
paper for its exclusive excellence, ii IS
proper TO mention a few which presented
some thought Of special Importance TO the
conference. The paper by Professor De-
Leach. on Growing Two Bales Per
Acre" was most interesting and instruc-
tice- and indicated how the farmer might
increase his yield while limiting his area
The method suggested by Professor De-
Loach which he had applied successfully
IN various tests under his direction may
be followed successfully by any farmer.
At least this was the opinion of those
who were present and heard the discus
sion
EIr. ]. l. Brown. OF Greensboro, who
discussed The Relation OF the Live
stock Industry TO Cotton Growing"
showed how essential vegetable matter
was to the production OF cotton, and
pointed out how our cotton seed meal
might be used TO stimulate. first. the live
stock industry, and second, cotton pro-
ductiOn.
At the conference on forestry able pa
pers were presented on Firing the
Woods in North Georgia" by Mr.. W. H
Sh.ppen. OF north Georgia; The Manage
ment of a Yellow Pine Forest. by MI
b F. Williamson. Of Gainesville, tya-'
and Conservation Methods of Turpentin-
Ing. UF LII. AudEAES "a -
University OF North Carolina DIR. Herty's
paper was one of the best presented dur
ing the conference. and showed that by
means of scientific researches which had
led to the use OF the cup in the turpen-
tine forests of the south that fully $50
co per annum was now being saved TO
this industry. Those who are inclined 10
question the value of science as related
10 problems of agriculture and Industry
should remember this fact, since through
giving this one discovery TO the world.
Dr. Herty has paid back more than the
university and all its branches has cost
10 the state for many years
MIR. G. f. Hunnicutt. OF the Southern
C,itivator.. presented a most interesting
paper on The Importance of Live Stock
in a Permanent System of Agriculture
ssThe Eradication of Cattle Ticks was
ably discussed by Dr. A G. G. Richard
son. veterinarian of the State College OF
Agriculture. who showed exactly how TINS
work might be done at a minimum cost
through a system OF rotating pastures
Mr.. III. E Stockbridge, of the Southern
RuraIist, presented an able paper on
"A Central Market for Georgia Live
stoct,'r showing that since packing es-
adjustments had been developed in At
lanta there was no longer any excuse
for not engaging in the business of beef
production in Georgia. providing the
right kinds OF sires were used 10 i'm
prove the quality OF the native stock.
Prof VI. P Jarnagin, Of the College of
Agriculture. showed that the cotton seed
meal produced in Georgia was quite in
sufficient to meet our present needs.
and that a stream of gold was literally
being Iost to the state because Of the
fsiErre to utilize it at home. The sub
Ject OF Farm Dairying was discussed
by the Hon. :. d. Price, of Farming
ton. who showed that this business was
one OF the most profitable TO be engaged
IN I'm the state. His address was one
OF the features Of the conference. and
the efforts he has put forth TO secure
laws which will insure the eradication
Of ticks and the establishment OF the