The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1910-12-02

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stock OF these animals was purchased
outside Of Florida. but the young
animals developed right here in the
state showed no lack Of vitality or re-
duced quality. The adaptability of
the Aberdeen Angus to Florida con-
ditions was in evidence with the herd
exhibited. This breed of cattle, so
favorable for baby feed production,
whose native home is in cold coun-
try, can be reared and developed sue
cessfully on the forage crops that
grow in Florida.
Some Good Mules.
Three exhibits of mules, numbering
IN total II head, are worthy of special
mention. Yearlings weighing from
$50 to 500 pounds, two-year-olds 500
to a thousand pounds. and draft
mules twelve to fourteen hundred
pounds, indicate to US that Florida
farms can raise mules so much need
ed on the Southern farms and in the
cities. Considerable quality may be
emp {, sized in this exhibit. Prof. A.
p. S11ncer placed the awards in these
classes. The draft mule, with good
bone, showing evidence Of good breeH
Ing. is the kind most needed in Flor
iNd oiIA oAC luOSC LUZ WHICH large
prices are paid in the northern states.
then shipped here for use.
The Cord Show.
Prof. Roifs judged the corn. His
report is especially gratifying. Some
OF the best corn shown in the state
this year was found in this exhibit
Owing TO continued rains during the
ripening season 1t was with a great
6o0l of 1ifefrv,1fxy haf
'hi5its could be secured absolutely
from mould. In view OF this fact, Ma
rion county can boast Of her soils as
to production of corn.
Mr.. c. K. McQuarrie Judged forage
complaint was with the order of ar
rangement.- Exhibits coming under
this class should be carefully marked
and placed together. 1t not only ia.
cilitates the judging, but adds a great
deal to the appearance of the educa-
tional feature of the fair.
University Of Florida Extension
Division.
The University Of Florida was rep
resented not only by the judges from
the various departments. but with
the Farmers Institute equipment of
enlarged charts, giving information
On fertility, forage crops, feeds. dairy
cattle. beef cattle, hogs. poultry and
plant diseases. The fair authorities
placed this exhibit in the Woman's
Rest building. No Farmers Institute
lectures were given, and although
visitors at fairs seldom attend to
discuss such matters, these charts
and photographs were in constant
use by those seeking the proper in
formation on the various crops and
methods of harvesting suited to Flor
ida. Many newcomers availed them
selves Of this splendid opportunity
to see what the University is doing
to put farming on a better basis
The work Of the Farmers Institute
staff is to bring the results of the
investigations conducted at the Flor
ida Experiment Station right to the
farmer at his home. Already about
forty Institutes have been held since
June 1st. with a total attendance of
over five thousand. The plan is to
emphasize the greatest needs and to
make the work most effective in ev-
cry particular The University of
Florida is anxious and ready to pro-
mote the best interests of the farm
er whenever the occasion offers IL
self. The officials stand in readiness
to offer suggestions or answer inQuir-
les. Florida is an agricultural state,
and its future prosperity depends on
the advancement of it's agricultural
interests