The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-09-29
VERMONT STANDS HIGH
In Number of Holstein- Friesian Cattle
New England is Third.

The census which has just been made
by the Holsten Friesian Association of
America, shows beyond any doubt that
the six states which make up New
England-fairly entitled to be classed
as a geographical unit because of their
small individual area-stand third in
the pro rata number of Holsteins for
the whole country, being distanced
only by New York and Wisconsin.
New England has 27,702 head, which
is 100 more than there are in CTo,
and l,545 more than figures show for
Pennsylvania
For Minnesota. the best advertised
section of the union, the census shows
l4,7l6 head of Holsteins within its
borders, which gives it seventh place,
while Vermont, with only 1854 square
miles of area as against s4,6s2 in Min
| nesota, comes only two places below, or
ninth in the whole United States.
Looking at the figures from another
angle, Vermont ranks as the third
state in the number of Holsteins per
square mile, having little over Ave
times as many head per square mile
as Minnesota. Also in. the matter of
| owners of Holsteins who are members
| of the national association, Vermont
| is eighth in the list, with Minnesota
only one place ahead of her.
In New England there are 1925 own
ers of purebred HolsteihFriesian as
recorded by the census. The compiled
figures are Informative, and show the
standing of this group of states in the
cattle industry. The value of Hol-
stems in New England exceeds SlO,-
100000
New England is considering a meth
cd of making the greatest possible
use of her advantages; and one of
the best ways that presents itself and
one which it is planned to carry out
is to have paid fieldman who will
devote his entire time to boosting
Holsteins in New England. The first
question that arises is what can a
fieldman do for the breeders that they
cannot do for themselves"
He could advise the breeders on va.
rious subjects in regard to handling |
their herds, including modern feeding |
practices; calf care; the advantages |
and details of A. r. O. work; the Sc.
Lotion of the best type of animals to |
reproduce; labor-saving methods in |
barn and dairy work, and many 9th. |
ers. He would also be available to as.
sist in organizing calf clubs for the I
young people, et.together" meetings |
in counties, and, where practical, pub
lie sales. The arrangement of public |
meetings is work that involves much
time and special ability, but the many
benefits to be derived in community
are unquestioned This branch alone
of the activities of fieldman would
be Of estimable value to breeders.
In his work, a fieldman would be
closely affiliated with the departments
of agriculture and the agricultural col.
leges of the six states; the national
breed association; state and county
clubs. He would also be in touch with
state breed associations all over the
United States, which would be a great
asset in the sale of surplus stock, as
well as the purchase of new blood to
restore any depleted nerds.
These are only a few of the many
ways in which feldman can servo
the breeders of the eastern states, and
each one is conducive to progress and
profit.
II is absolutely certain that the eff
forts of a feldman along these various
lines of activity, and the close person
al contact with breeders, would re
suit in helpful acquaintance with each
other, wider publicity, better herds,
better sales and insure increased prof
its.
New England as unit should be
awake to this great opportunity to
take a forward step, and not only
maintain her enyiable position with
her rivals, but forge ahead to lead
ing place, which is easily att? Unable.
To this contamination plans for i'm.
mediate action will be presented in
series of fifty meetings TO be held in
October and November, under the aus.
pices of the New England Holstein. !
Friesian club, assisted by Prof. w
VI. Rider of the extension service of !.
The national association. These meet
ngs will be held in all of the New !,
England states, and every breeder is
urged, for his own individual interest 2
rs a Holstein man, not to miss the !
Meeting in his own state.