The Pulaskian., 1915-02-12

of the average farmer to accept the services of the demonstration agent. If the agent cannot help the farmer, why do we have him? In other coun-
 ties, the agents are doing valuable work, and the farmers generally CO., operate with them. 1t cannot be that in Pulaski county the agents are any tions for the state agent, and Judge Joe Asher has the best to pick from. George c. Pye is an old resident farm CT, and has been in the demonstration work since it was first started. The other man is George K. Lowe, who comes to Pulaski county from Rus sellville, where he was in the work last year.
 One does not have to talk long with either of these men to be con- vinced that they understand farming as it is practieed in Arkansas, from every angle, and that they are earn est in their work and want to help the men whose farms they pay ire quent visits.
 A new agricultural year is just be- ginning The county agents are now in the field We want to ask our farm readers to get acquainted with, their local agents, give them wei come and lay aside any prejudice that they may have against Uncle Sams methods or the men who are teaching them, and to open their minds so that they may hear and understand what the government is seeking to do for them.
 At the last quorum court meeting the appropriation for farm demon stration work came near being defeat ed Much to the surprise of Judge Asher, the justices from the country districts said that the agent was not doing them any good. It was only by the support of the Little Rock members of the court that the appro- priation for farm demonstration was put through, and the business men of the city are going to watch the re- suit during the coming year. If it de velops that the demonstration work is not popular they will probably agree to cutting off the expense next year
 Now the point is this: Other coun- ties and other states have profted by the help of the demonstration forces. The boys and girls in our own county have been vastly benefited by the in- struction given them. This proves that demonstration is a good thing, and that it ought to be continued. If the farmer has any complaint about individuals engaged in the work or the methods they have of teaching, let them speak their grievances, but not oppose the demonstration plan It would be long step backward if Pu- laski, the biggest and wealthiest coun- ty in the state, should allow this work to lag.
 We want the farmers to call in Mir Pye and MT. Lowe when they are passing and talk over farming mat ters with them. It may not be that these employees of the government will have anything new to offer, but they may learn something from the farmer that they can pass on to an other farmer, and in that way Uncle Sam's purpose will be served. Many farmers have worked this way with the agents in the past, but many oth- CTS have not.
 AS to the canning club work under Miss Minnie Allen, this is confined to the girls, and it is apparent that they are interested and progressing under the valuable teaching that is being given them. Not only are the girls interested, but their mothers are watchful of the results, and they, too, are benefited. Pulaski county cannot afford to be without any of her agents. Good luck to them in the long, hard years work ahead