The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-12-21
TELLS OF Value OF
COW and HEN
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION WORK.
ERS TALK OF NEED FOR d.
VERSITY OF AG PRODUCTS

The half hour following the weekly
luncheon of the Moscow chamber OF
commerce was given over largely to
talks by University of Idaho exten-
sion workers, who have been holding
a meeting at the university during the
week. All present were impressed
with the work which is being accom-
plished by this department of the uni
yersity, and the effect it will have on
the future prosperity Of the agricul-
tural districts of the state. The speak
ers did not hesitate to say that the
adoption Of diversified farming will
prove to be the salvation of the agri-
culturist, in Idaho and the other
northwest states.
e. r. Bennett, field horticulturist,
was first called upon and in his talk
exalted the lowly potato as one of the
factors in solving the farmers prob
lens, especially in the logged-off dis
tricts. He told of the showing made
by the Idaho product at the Spokane
potato show and of the possibilities
for the potato industry in north Ida
no, showing that the most desirable
seed potatoes are grown here, the non
irrigated producing the potatoes which
are in demand for seed. Inasmuch
as 10 per cent of the entire potato
production is required for seed, and
north Idaho produces the desired
quality, it can be seen that most
profitable industry could be develop
ed. Mr.. Bennett said that a north
west association was formed at the
Spokane show, the object of which is
to stabilize, in as nearly as possible,
the potato industry in the four north
i
diculous to import seed potatoes from
the east when a superior potato could
be grown here. He spoke of the ne
cessity of growing cash crops on the
cut-over lands of north Idaho.
w. B. Kjosness, state leader of
county agents spoke of the work
which is being accomplished by the
university and stated that the states
great educational institution is grow
ing in popularity in all parts of the
state.
Moore Talks Chickens
Prem Moore, head of the poultry
department, expressed his pleasure z.
being in Moscow again He said that
the poultry industry in the state is
on the upward trend and is now able
to stand on it's own feet, and that
it is one of the solutions of the Idaho
stump farmers troubles. He said that
financial conditions throughout the
state are slightly better than a few
weeks ago and predicted a steady, but,
possibly not rapid improvement.
G. B. Allison, agronomist, with the
extension department, who represent
ed the state at the International Grain
show at Chicago, where Idaho had
some 107 exhibits and pulled down
many awards, told of the attention |
the Idaho products had attracted and
Of the advertising given the Idaho
baked potato He spoke of the adj
vantage of producing and using pure
seed and said that Idaho seed should |
be advertised throughout the east.
Dairy Cow Profit Maker
F. r. Cammack, head of the dairy |
said that the dairy COW
IS one of the greatest factors in the
of the farmer and that
The dairy industry in the state is now
developing rapidly the farmers who
of their dairy herds during
t necessary to again build up their
lerds. He made a strong plea for
diversified farming and said that dairy
products met with ready sale at all
ime. He said that several carloads
If dairy stock were being shipped in
o the state from Oregon and Utah
md predicted that this would con-
inue until the depleted herds we're
gain built up.
A. T. West, proprietor of The Mos
ow Telephone company, was present
md expressed surprise and pleasure
It the great work which is being car
led on by the extension department
the state and said the
World should be told of Idaho's win
ings at the various shows the rast (
all, where her livestock and grains s
anked among the best. He spoke of
he development of the telephone in
ustry and of the improvements made {
4 the Moscow system. =
j. T. Croot, who recently bought !
ne Schwarz tailor shop, was intro !
uced as new member of the cham I,
er and expressed his willingness to
i'd at any time in boosting Moscow
Secretary Rowe read his monthly I
eport, showing a balance Of some s7E !
n hand, Notwithstanding the fact
lat the past month had been an ex-
ensive one for the organization