The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-11-26
ORANGE COUNTY
FARM BUREAU
Notes for Week Ending Nov. %.

The following statement by Hon. Da-
yid Il. Houston, secretary Of agriculture,
Is OF interest to every farmer in the
county:
I'VE should not only have the best
possible organization and cooperation of
the department of agriculture, the agIi
cultural colleges, the state departments
OF agriculture and farmers associations,
but we should especially strengthen the
local farm bureaus and other organiza.
tions which support so effectively the
extension forces and assist them in their
activities. The perfecting Of this organ
ization is highly desirable not only dur
ing the continuance of the present abb
normal conditions, but also for the fu-
ture. The local as well as the state and
federal agencies are of supreme impor-
lance to the nation in all its activities
designed TO make rural life more prof
liable, healthful and attractive; and
therefore to secure adequate economic
production, efficient distribution and
necessary conservation"
The main purpose of this appeal is to
direct attention to the necessity of CON
tinuing our state Of preparedness and Of
strengthening the foundations of our ag-
ricuhure.
The state extension service has this TO
say regarding farm bureaus in YER
mont:
'The farm bureaus OF Vermont are tax
ing steps in preparation for the 1919
agricultural program. The average mem
bership in the Y farm bureaus now in
operation in Vermont is 507; Orange
county leading with membership Of
945. Several of the other counties are
conducting membership campaigns at
this time, Farmers are rapidly learn
ing that the farm bureau is their organ
ization and that it is through the farm
bureau that they can secure a great
many privileges which heretofore have
been available to them but not so readi-
~ recognized nor so accessible. A By dis
cussing their problems in community
meetings held by the farm bureaus, they
are making agricultural and home de.
velopmeht programs
"Under the plan, which is fostered by
the United States department Of agri-
culture and agricultural extension serv-
ice of the University Of Vermont aud
state agricultural college the farmers
are not told what they should do, but
are encouraged to study the problems
of their own communities under the
guidance of the county agricultural
agents and home demonstration agents
and to call upon the above sources for
snch assistance as they can render"
Are you supporting your farm bureaus
Taplin Hill Farmers club held its an
nual meeting Tuesday evening at the
home OF Charles White of South Corinth.
Leon Landry was reelected president,
Walter Dickey elected vice -president,
Karl Carter, secretary and Fred Hood
treasurer. Following a discussion on
maple sugar containers, an oyster sup
per was served, followed by q social
time.
Williamstown grange and the schools
combined forces in holding fair Friday
and Saturday The entries were excel
lent in both classes and with more ia
vorable conditions so larger number
could have taken part, would have RI
vailed some more pretentious fairs EX
hibits Of this kind lend encouragement
and aid to all who are trying to better
their farm products. May we have in
coming years more of them.
The county agent expects to be pres
ent at the meeting Of the Washington
Farmers club Friday night this com
ing week The following week he plans
to be at South STAFFORD for meeting
Tuesday evening, Dec 3, and at Tun.
bridge creamery Dec. 4.
Recipe for the week Cranberry
sauce i quart cranberries, cup raisins
or figs or eocoanut, 3 cups water, " cup
sorghum or cane syrup Inspect and
wash cranberries, prepare aisins, cut in
small pieces, add to cranberries and 9th
er ingredients. Cook until tender.
L, Fl. Loyeand, county agent.
Miss Mildred button, home dem
onstration agent.