The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1917-04-13
MAY Be Modified
FOR WORK ON FARMS
THOSE NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE
ARMY MAY HAVE TO MAKE
EDIBLES.

mODOIlZatlOn OF the natlOn men VINO
do not meet the qualifications for ac-
time military service for use in pro-
ducing farm products is one of the
measures to be taken to solve the
food problem of the United States in
the opinion of delegates to the Farm
Conference of Agricultural Experts.
which closed two-day session here
late this afternoon.
The conference. called by David +.
Houston. Secretary of Agriculture.
was composed of heads of agricul-
tural schools and officers of farm
boards from all States except New
England and the Pacific Coast.
Four committees were named to
deal with various phases of the food
question and their findings were
turned over to the Central Committee
of Fifteen, which reported to the en-
tire conference.
Regarding the mobilization OF
farm labor, the report says that
plans for public defense should in.
clude provisions for an adequate food
supply for civilians and soldiers as
we'll as for enlisting men to go to the
front. Not including the number OF
persons rejected for physical defects.
the report says, there are more than
100000 boys between the ages OF
10 and 10 in the cities who are not
engaged in any productive work vital
to the nation.
The plan Of military enlistment, it
is urged, should be broadened to util-
i2e for agricultural labor, manufac-
ture of munitions or other national
service: First-Men beyound mill
tary age; second-men of military
age; but not accepted for active ser
vice, and third-boys under age for
enlistment.
Other recommendations include:
The production of a normal cot
ton crop by intensive cultivation rath-
er than by increasing the acreage.
Increase corn acreage and substi-
tuting sorghum crops in districts
where wheat has been killed.
Increasing areas planted to navy
beans, Mexican and Tepary beans,
buckwheat, barley. oats, potatoes.
sweet potatoes and peanuts.
Formation of boys and girls clubs
for the purpose of encouraging gard
ening. !
The establishment of municipal
drying and canning establishments. |
Increase in the animal products
and enlargement of the milk pro-
duction one-fourth by intelligent
feeding.
The increase of pork production
and doubling poultry production
within year by careful feeding
methods.
In order that distribution of ma
ture crops might be best effected, it
was suggested that the Department
of Agriculture, Incorporating with the
State Departments of Agriculture and
other agencies,at once mobilize suf-
ficient farm labor to meet all emer-
gencies. A thorough survey OF the
food, labor and other resources of
the country is asked.
1t is urged that power be conferred
upon the Secretary of Agriculture in
cooperation with the Federal Trade
to obtain the necessary
data on the nations food outlook so
that Congress may legislate suitably
for the protection of the public. Fur
thermOre, the reports ask that au-
thority be given the Secretary of Az
riculture to establish market grades
and classes of farm products.
The report suggests that the Sec
rotary of Agriculture be authorized
to license warehouses, packing plants
mills, cold storage plants and similar
engaged in the distribution
of farm products and that he should
be empowered under direction of the
President TO operate any of these
businesses in a manner similar as is
done in receivership proceedings.
Cities and other communities, the re-
port states, should be encouraged to
become in a greater measure self
supporting.
The report points out that the fix
ing of maximum and minimum prices
of food need not be undertaken at
this time, but advises the creation
of agencies which will enable the
to take such a step II it
becomes necessary.
The report also urges that as a
measure of economy the nation make
It's diet as nearly vegetarian as pos
sible.