New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1911-10-21
SOME NEW REQUIREMENTS
RECOMMENDED FOR REQ
OGNIZED AGRICUL-
TURAL HIGH
SCHOOLS.

In view of the growing senti-
nent for agricultural training IN
Louisiana. feel that the efficiency
Of our agricultural schools would
be greatly strengthened by max
ing them the center of neighbor-
hood agricultural activities.
would recommend the following
suggestions to take effect at the
beginning of next years term.
First-In view Of the great in
terest manifested in the boys hog
clubs throughout the State,
would recommend t each
school farm have at east one
high-class registered boar Of any
breed that the community might
suggest. This boar should be of
service to the community under
proper regulations.
Second-In order to improve
the type of beef and dairy cattle
and to have each citizen become
directly interested in the school
farm, | would recommend that
each agricultural school have one
high-class registered bull of any
breed that the community might
suggest. This bull should be for
the service Of the community un-
der proper regulations.
Third-In view Of the great in
terest manifested in girls club
work throughout the State, l
would recommend that each school
farm have a home canning plant.
This would enable saving jOf a
large amount of products that are
now going to waste on the farm,
and, too. the girls Of the schools
and mothers of the community
could witness canning demonstra-
tions made by canning experts. |
believe the girls demonstration
work will prove of as much value
to the girls of our State as has
the boys corn club work.
Fourth-The eradication of the
cattle tick in the State is the first
step toward improved agricultur-
al conditions. It means more and
better cattle. and an increased
quantity and better quality, of
both beef and milk; a reduction
in the death rate; more domestic
fertilizer to build up the soil and
an increased crop production
and an open market all the year
around for the product of the
farm, especially improved beef
cattle, which are at present quar-
antined against and discriminat-
ed against in the best markets
north Of the quarantine line.
would, therefore. recommend that
each school farm have a dipping
vat. This. vat should be for the
service Of the community under
proper regulations.
Fifth would recommend
that each agricultural school be
run for twelve months and divide
the year into four terms of three
months each. Then let the boy
choose at least three terms when
they can be spared from the farm
work. The agriculturalist is nee
essarily employed for twelve
months and during the three sum
mer months of June. July ant
August, when Nature is making
her most striking demonstration
the school is closed and is of NJ
material service to the boys OF thu
community The twelve month
scheme would afford the boy
who are compelled to help on th'
farms in the spring or fall an OF
portunity to do a full year.
work in school by substituting tn
summer months. Should boys
time in school be limited as is tn
case with most of our .countr.
boys, by this twelve-month pla1
his term of school would b
shortened by one year. l fee
that the saving of one year to tn
boy is worth a great deal no
only to him but will add material