Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1911-12-01

In selecting a farm there are so many
things to be taken into consideration that
it would be difficult to advise you salts
factorily relative to this matter by cor
respondenee. First of all. there are sew
eral distinct regions in Georgia in which
to locate q farm. There are some lime
stone areas in northwest Georgia. This
land is very excellent as to fertility and
much of it is we'll situated with reference
to markets. 1t will grow good variety
of crops but some of it is not so well
adapted by reason of elevation to cotton
cultivationy In northeast Georgia we have
an apple and fruit producing belt and
some excellent soils and an ideal sum-
mer climate owing to the elevation. in
north Georgia there is a great area Of
soil derived from granite rocks and known
as the red clay belt. This soil is admira
bly, adapted to diversified farming, and
in this section of the state stock indus
tries can be prosecuted with advantage
This land is rolling and part of ii is
better adanted to grazing and hay max
ing than for general cultivation. The
climate is fine and the water supply ex-
cellent The soil is more difficult to work
and handle, however, than that found in
some other sections Of Georgia but it is
good strong soil naturally and responds
quickly to good treatment In middle
Georgia and Immediately below the fan
line there is another area of soil con-
stituting one Of the richest sections of the
state. There are soutcroppings of lime
stone throughout this region and the soil
in many localities is quite rich. 1t is well
adapted to diversified farming and partic-
ularly to cotton raising. The elevation
here is not quite so high and the temper
allure slightly above that of the northern
part of the state during the summer sea-
SON. The water supply is good and facil-
tiles for school and markets excellent.
In the southern part of the state is
found the area adapted best to the cult
walton of long staple cotton and to the
production of truck crops. OF course.
diversified farming may be practiced here
with excellent results. This is a great
level plains region and the cultivation
of the soil is rendered comparatively
easy. Possibly these soils are not nat
urally so rich as some other sections but
they respond well 10 the use of fertili-
zers, and crop rotations can be easily
adopted which will build them up rapidly
even where they have been depleted by
careless management Water supply from
artesian sources can be secured without
difficulty and lands in this section of the
state are now somewhat cheaper than in
other areas, but as they are likely to in
crease rapidly in value, they offer fine
opportunities for investment.
Good farm land may be purchased in
Georgia at prices ranging from SIS to 800
an acre depending on the location and
nature Of improvements. With this de-
scription of soil and climatic conditions,
you can probably tell which section of
the state you would like to locate in.
Personally, / think one with capital of
$4,000 should not invest more than 5000
in lands. buildings and improvements,
saving the balance for the purchase Of
equipment and for capital account One
who has had no experience in farming
should engage IN an enterprise of this
character with some caution as 1t is diff
cult to find a competent farm manager,
and one can hardly organize and conduct
a farm business with hired help without
a knowledge of how the work should be
prosecuted to the best advantage. Good
revenues are made on many Georgia
farms, however, and there are many OPP
aortunities for investment along the lines
you are seeking information about