Connecticut western news., 1912-08-29
BIG DAY FOR CHANGERS
Successful Gathering Of Suc- CeSSfuI Farmers at Stew
 ems Farm.


 Farm last Thursday. Guests coming by train were met with teams and auto mobiles and conveyed to the farm. A bounteous dinner was served under the large trees on the lawn after which the barns, stock and farm were examined The guests were then seated on the lawn and listened to addresses by very able speakers,
 First was the address of welcome by MT. H. s. Stevens, followed by Mr. F. E. Blakeman, of Oronoque, Lecturer of the Connecticut State Grange. who said that he had enjoyed driving over the farm and looking at Mir. Stevens magnificent stock and thought visiting that we'll kept farm an inspiration to any man who loves the country. He then spoke of the Grange, saying that it has work which never can be completed-to edu- cate and elevate the American Farmer, and although some may feel that they are not doing much if they cannot ad- wise the National Master our work con- sists of doingFweIl the little things. He emphasized the usefulness of the Grange, spoke briefly of the work it has done, is doing. and is destined to do. s...
 The rapid development of the West made it possible formerly for Western farmers to put their products in Eastern markets for smaller price than we
 
 could produce them but conditions are now changed farm lands are increas- ing in value, and New England farming is becoming profitable we must see that conditions are as good as possible and that our boys have every advantage that we can give them.
 Prof. Wheeler, of the. Connecticut Agricultural College, delivered an ad- dress. He said the most prosperous sections of our country are given over to specialized farming as Aroostook County in Maine has brought up the production of potatoes; Rocky Ford melons are grown in southwestern Colorado.
 There is need of expert direction in all kinds of agriculture and that is given by experiment stations and agricultural colleges.
 Children are affected by inheritance and environment; we should strive to give them the best environment the country is the best for chlldren-there they have 8 chance to acquire good physical development and a chance to' acquire the habit of industry.
 In regard to education two considera- tions are to be kept in mind-"What I would like to do?" "What is there to be done?"
 The greatest rise in prices has been in agricultural products. The rise in the price of beef is because we are not pro- ducing any more than we are consum- ing. AS there are no more public lands to be opened the increase in production must come from improved methods. The chances of the boys for farming are better than ever before. Fruit farms should be developed. Boys should be sent to the agricultural colleges where they are fitted to do practical farming. As for the girls he thought it wise for them to take the two years course in domestic science winch will help make the farmers home a good one.
 MT. H. O. Daniels, of Middletown. represented the Connecticut Dairymen's s Association. He IS considered one of the best dairymen of Connecticut and spoke on the practical side of farm life some of the things that help to pay ex- penses on the farm. He referred in terms of praise to MT. Stevens well selected herd of COWS, his farm with no weeds or bushes along the fences, no wild carrots, nothing to injure the dairy COW and is fine example of what dairy farm should be. There is fine opportunity for the farmers of this sec tion because of the proximity to the lime. Lime benefits timothy, corn, clover etc., for dairy COWS. We must supply the soil with what it needs. Farmers should know more about the rotation of crops, must adopt some sys- tenn. Dairy farming goes along the con- servative line. Farmers are giving milk to the consumer for less than it costs to produce it. He quoted statistics show Ing that it costs five cents a quart to produce milk. He believed that ifssfarm- CTS would cooperate they would receive that price as it is retailed for nine cents a quart He said, Milk producers are the greatest philanthropists of the country"
 MT. Daniels then read an inspiring paper, "Should the profits of the farm be counted in any other way than in dollars and cents ?" His paper pointed out the many joys of the farmer and his family as watching the growth of cattle and crops, he considers It the most satis flying life If the farmer has a love for his calling but if the boys do not like farming there is need in all callings for boys who have been trained ill the farm home.
 MT. Stevens then invited the guests to partake of lunch after which good-byes were said and the guests departed, all that a most pleasant and profitable day had been spent.