The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1917-05-20

late; it was most important that the
crops be carefully selected. He gave
it as his opinion that land which had
not yet been placed in condition for
cultivation would require an eXpen-
diture to place it in readiness that
would offset the benefit of the loan
of acreage, and stated that it was
his belief that there was enough land
adjacent to Pensacola already pre-
pared, which might be readily OBJ
tanned
Beans, Says Geek.
Mr.. Geek expressed very COnvinc-
ing views in regard to the necessity
of making 4 careful selection of land,
agreeing with Mr. Hardy that so late
in the season only staple crops should
be planted, and on as good land as
obtainablc.
ance of planting beans, as the food
value is very high, and the bean is a
staple crop used in time of war be-
cause of its nutritive value.
Situation Grave.
Mr.. Pace gave as an instance of
the grave need of food conservation,
that while in Atlanta some time ago
he had talked at some length with
food expert in the employ of the
United States government, who said
that if the Southern people thought
they could depend upon the West for
food supplies they would find them
selves greatly mistaken, and instead
of being an asset to the country,
would prove a liability. He said
that the people must not only find
something to. plant. but must be
given help in the planting and mar
keting.
Arouse County.
R. F. Mitchell suggested that a
meeting be called in every precinct
| tee of men thoroughly familiar with
agricultural conditions be appointed
/ to visit these precincts to give adj
vice to the producers, and to assist
! in any possible way. He placed his
| business and every member of it at
! the disposal of the committee in any
/ plans which might be formulated,
/ and stressed the great Importance
/ of everyone cultiyating at least. a
/ small plot of ground, stating that
! even the negro employees of his COM
/ pany had been provided with seed
/ and encouraged to plant a garden
! spot.
/ Seed High Here.
! A. F. Paderick said YER trenChant-
| ~ that the farmers of Escambia
county know very we'll what to plant,
but.what they need is seed and fer
| tiHzer.
! J. D. McCurdy stated that seed
are selling today at a higher price
in Escambia county than in many
other points nearby, Greenville, Ala.
/ for instance.
T. J. Davidson said that the sweet
potato is not hard to raise in this
| country, but it is hard to keep. He
! also stated that many of the farmers
owing to the summer storms, are
| compelled to work for wages as well
as to cultivate their farms He sug-
gested that while sweet potatoes are
| hard to keep in this county, peas
/ beans and rice are most profitable
crops.
Market Assured.
/ Mr.. Jennings agreed in a state
/ ment made BY MIR. McCuTdy that
h there is plenty of vacant land to b.
\ secured. but that after the farmer
have planted their crops they find i
4 difficult to dispose Of them. 9th
country is facing the need of greater
production" said Mr.. Jennings, "ant
at the same time the producers can
not dispose Of their truck at profit
able prices. This" he said. "bring
up the question of shipment. Thos
farmers who cannot find & marke
for their produce will leave the farm
and come to town to make a living
. and thus become consumers Insteat
of producers
MIR. Levy, of the Levy brokerag
firm. stated that arrangements ha'
been made by his company tC tax
care of all shipments Of produce.
Mr.. Jennings said he knew of
farmer who was unable to dispose o
a good crop Of turnips because h
could not sell any but graded vege
tables.
Mr.. Malone said that it was hi
belief that the farmer of Escambi
] ! county did not need anyone to shoy
him how to farm, so much as to fin
| his market. He was strongly in ia
vor of taking due time for the ap
pointnent OF committees. Mr.. Ne
lone stated that it had been sug
gested by Frank Welles that g col
/ Doration of fifty men in the count
| might be formed, each to give SIS
to help meet conditions. There Wa
; crying need Of tin cans, for or
thing. which should be supplied, sal
Mr.. Malone.
Mr. GEEK said that if the farme
were given a chance he would rails