The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1917-09-20
TO THE FARMERS.

onstration Agent for Seward county.
This work is an outgrowth of the
extraordinary conditions brought
about by the war. The recent "Food
Bill" passed by Congress provided
for the appointment of representa-
tives of the U. S. Department of
Agriculture and the Agricultural Col
lege to cooperate with those counties
which were willing tohelp in the great
national program for increased food
production and conservation.
The government realizes the neces-
sity of having a representative in the
field to serve as connecting link
with the rural communities.
This plan has been adopted as re-
suit of the success of the Farm Bu-
reau and County Agent movement
throughout the United States during
the last few years.
Now, the question arises "What are
the agricultural problems of Seward
county and how can they best be
solved?" No one knows these prob
lens better than the farmers Of
Seward county. But it is not a re-
Election on their intelligence or know
ledge but rather compliment to
their patriotism and good judgment
that they are willing to cooperate
with the government in trying to sue
cessfully solve these problems. If
this work is to be much of a success
it must be done in a spirit of hearty
cooperation and mutual good will.
do not come to you with cut
and dried program that / am cock
sure will prove panacea for all the
agricultural ills of Seward county.
It is true | have some ideas and
plans that t ink will be helpful but
/ am willing and anxious to council
with the thoughtful and experienced
farmers and others of the county as
much as possible and with their help
do what is considered best to be
done.
| have been much pleased and en-
couraged by the many kindly greet
ings and offers of help have receiv-
ed from the people have thus far
met.
AS there is no Farm Bureau organ
lied at present it will be necessary
for me to meet the farmers through
out the county on their farms and
elsewhere and consult with them
about the best plans of work. If
every man / call on will have some
suggestions for building them into
communities and towns and will be
willing to help put them into prac-
practise | am sure we can accomplish
much in our work. t
My work is not so much giving adj
wise as it is helping de khin& fer The
4 people of the confi,f1 - I'd <it 90
not have the time or opportunity to
do for themselves. Some of my duties
are as follows:
To help to find buyers for surplus
live stock, seed grains or other pro-
ducts of the farms.
To help boost fairs, Farmers In
stitutes, Commercial Clubs, Lecture
Courses, Extenson Schools, etc.
To help secure new and improved
varieties of seed and live stock for
the county.
To demonstrate methods of con-
trolling insect pests and plant dis
eases.
To gather and carry good ideas
from one farm to another.
To serve as clearing house for
agricultural information.
To cooperate with Commercial
Clubs and other organizations in
getting farm labor when it is needed.
To help the teachers of the coun-
ty make their agricultural teaching of
real service to the boys and girls un-
der their instruction.
To help organize hoys and girls
agricultural clubs and interest them
in the opportunities of the farm and
home rather than encouraging them
to go to the over crowded cities.
To. help meetings in rural schools
and churches, especially during the
fall and winter at which chart and
lantern slide lectures will be given
upon subjects of interest to the COM
munities.
| To help any farmer or organiza-
tion that wishes my assistance as far
as can do so.
To writ articles for the papers and
send out news letters and other in
I formation of help to farmers and
others.
/ This is but a partial program of
| Cfle WORK, many OIneT ways VI Woih
ing will be discovered as we proceed.
My office is in the Court House,
telephone number 470. Office
days will be Saturday and Monday
if the work requires it. At
other times / will usually be travel
| ling over the county attending to my
work. If you wish to consult me
about any matter please feel free to
call me up and will be glad to visit
you if time permits. My services are
free to all who care to use them and
l am here to make myself useful.
Don't beafraid Of oVerworking me. l
have been used to hard work all my
life. If you have produced anything
that is worth exhibiting please bring
sample to the office and leave it for
display.
| wish all farmers would list any
surplus livestock, seed yrain or other
products with me at once as | won't
to get out sale and exchange list. If
you are in need of any good breed
/ ing animals, seeds, labor and etc.,
please let your wants be known.
| With best wishes for all and good
boost for the agricultural interests Of
/ Seward county, / am,
Yours respectfully,
L. C. CHRISTIE.
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