Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1916-03-02
FARMERS SCHOOL
WELL ATTENDED
MUCH INTEREST SHOWN IN
THE VARIOUS LECTURES
AND DEMONSTRATIONS.

The most enthusiastic expression
can hardly describe the success O
the Movable School which was he'll
under the management of the Com
mercial Club, the Grange, and tn
Agricultural Department of the Higl
School. In the opinion of many i
was one of the most valuable meet
ings ever held in Payette. All o
the sessions We're well attended ant
the keen interest shown in all the
discussions of local and individual
problems promises much for the fu
ture of this valley.
The spirit of cooperation mani
tested between the farmers and the
University Extension Department
marks an era of careful and practica,
study of the development of the
resources of this community and the
best methods of eliminating the diff
ficulties.
This is the spirit which marks all
progressive communities and Payette
has clearly demonstrated her right
to be classed as one of the most
progressive districts in the state.
The first day was devoted to a
discussion of farm animals and their
management. Prof. C. w. Hichman
devoted his time to a consideration
of hogs and beef cattle, bringing out
some very practical suggestions re,a-
tive to the care and management of
brood sows and then outlined a
method of feeding beef cattle for
this section. Mr.. A. l.. Johnson of
Idaho Falls, emphasized the value of
having a hen home rather than just
hen house, stating that cleanli-
ness is next to productiyeness in
the poultry business.
The work of the boys and girls
clubs was outlined by T. w. Potter,
State Club Supervisor, and he urged
that the parents cooperate to the
extent of encouraging the boys and
girls in their projects. He said the
club work was more for the growing
and training of the boys and girls
than for the crops they could pro
duce.
Friday was devoted to discussion
of Horticultural subjects and from
10: 80 in the morning until past 5 in
the afternoon interesting discussions
were enjoyed by the large number
present. Prof E. P. Taylor very clear
ly set forth the present standing of
the potato and especially emphasiz-
ed the fact that careful seed selec-
tion and treating was the only way
to avoid the diseases that are be-
coming so prevalent in the North
west. Prof. c.. G. Vincent, Horticul-
turist at the U. of l., in his talk ~cn
the home vegetable garden set forth
some of the necessary conditions in
suring success. He emphasized the
of having good varieties
and gave a complete list of varie-
ties that had proven their worth in
this locality. F. R. Brown, District
Agriculturist of Payette, and Mr..
Higley of the Idaho-Oregon Fruit
Growers Association, dwelt on
marketing conditions and made
some valuable suggestions. Guy
Graham. State Horticultural Inspect
or of Idaho, Mr.. Dean, who holds
similar position in Montana, and
Prof. E. P. Taylor discussed the
various phases of the insects and
diseases troubling the fruits of this
valley. Cooperation and thoroughness
were the main issues and everyone
was urged to consider himself as
unit of the great organization for
the control of these pests.
Saturdays meetings were started
by Mr.. H. w. Hochbaum, State
Leader of County Agents, and Mr..
w. T. Mccall, Agricultural Agent
for Canyon County. Mr.. Hochbaum
dwelt on the Importance of a def
mite farm plan and system OF crop
rotation. Mr.. Mccall discussed the
clover and alfalfa seed production
and offered some timely suggestions
on farm management.
Mr.. Stewart of the U. S. Recia-
nation Service and W. G. Sloan OF
the U. S. drainage investigations,
were able to explain many OF the
problems and interrelation Of irri-I
cation and drainage, and In their
talks set forth plans for increasing
the efficiency OF those lines OF work.
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