Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1919-02-28
Farm Demonstration Notes.

A recent issue Of Tractor Farming" con-
tains the following editorial statement
What is probably the first Power Farming
Association in the world was recently Or
eanized in Montgomery county, Md. About
forty-five tractors are now owned by farm
ers in that county. and more than half OF
the owners have Joined the new organiza-
ton. which expects to hold frequent meet
ines at which the members may give ex-
periences, listen to talks by experts on
tractor subjects and gain information
which will be Of value to them in their
power farming operations. According to
a statement by Mr. F. A. Writ, farm ma
chinery specialist at the college. the trac-
tor farmers Of other Maryland counties are
organizing along the lines OF our associa-
ton. This is but an acknowledgment
that the movement is timely. and that it
promises to perform a real service for
farmers using mechanical power.
The three-day Tractor School held at
Gaithersbure last week under the auspices
of the association was both interesting and
profitable. The program was carried out
as published. Mr.. F. A. Writ. of Maryland
State College. and Mr.. H. R. Tolley, of the
Department Of Agriculture. gave many
helpful suggestions on the care and opera
ton of the farm tractor. Perhaps the
most profitable session was the last, when
eight tractor owners gave their personal
experience. in using the tractor in different
farm operations. This school is but one of the
many plans the association has for assist
ing its members in getting the most eff
cheney out Of their machines and in further
ing the mutual interests of dealers and
operators.
Mr.. P. L. Snyder. Of Travilah. has pur-
chased an interest in a hundred-acre ap-
pie and peach orchard in Hampshire
county. West Virginia. and has taken
over the management Of the enterprise.
He will continue to operate his farm. di-
viding his time between the two places.
Last Saturday County Agent Van Hoesen
accompanied W. W. Moore and G. Rust
Candy. On trip into Frederick county to
inspect the cold storage and packing plant
handling apples on the farm Of M. L. S.
Halter. Messrs. Moore and Candy are
planning farm storage plants at their or
chards and are gathering the experiences
Of those who have had success in the con-
troll of temperature in their plants. Farm
storage seems to be the most practical way
to avoid Cutting the market and forcing
down prices in the fall.
The Bureau of Markets OF the U. S. De-
partment Of Agriculture has arranged to
cooperate with rural motor truck operators
in developing the motor-truck business.
determining cost Of operation. and assist
ing in any way it can to promote better
transportation facilities. Any truck opera
tor in Montgomery county interested in a
proposition Of this kind should take the
matter up with County Agent Van Hoesen.
1t might be worth while for truck operators
to look into this The Bureau Of Markets,
the state Extension Service ana the COun-
ty Farm Demonstration Office are ready to
do anything they can to help solve the
problems Of marketing farm products. The
development of truck transportation means
more improved roads. quicker service and
better prices. The interests Of the pro-
Queer. carrier and consumer are really
mutual Better transportation and more
of it spells success for all concerned.
Miss Catharine M. Cowsill. Home DEM
onstration Agent. assisted in judging
household products at the Frederick mid
winter agricultural show. which was held
for three days last week in the armory Of
Of that city. The Board of Trade raised
$3.50 to assist in the prize budget.