Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1921-01-11

in Georgia should be devoted to cot
ton cultivation in any year. We are
glad to note the Endorsement of this
program by the various leaders and
organizations throughout the cotton
states. Since the boil weevil has in
vaded all of Georgia's cotton-growing
area, it is more essential than ever
that not more than one-third Of our
cultivated land be planted to cotton
in 1921. Let us be normal in cotton
production this year. We can grow
our proportionate part of the cot
ton on 100000 acres in 1921 at a
relatively low cost per pound by in
stituting intensive methods of cult
walton. This will represent a reduc-
ton of at least 100000 acres over
1920.
The farmer who has provided for
all the persons and the live stock on
his farm in his own corn crib, hay
loft, smokehouse and pantry can de-
vote some acres to cotton in 1921 in
spite of the boil Weevil or low prices.
General Observations
lit is certain that the farmer, as
the basic producer, must be kept 60
ing. The banker and supply mer-
chant have their responsibility in
this respect the same as the farmer.
The right kind of team work will aid
much in carrying out a constructive
program Tor 1871.
2-More attention to economic pro-
duction is absolutely essential. 1t is
too expensive to halfway prepare
the soil by allowing only seven
eighths of a horse or mule to the
man. Let us use less man power and
mere horse and machine power. Dou-
BILE the mans earning capacity by
doubling the power ahead of him.
3-Cut down unnecessary expenses
and save wherever practical. The Or
ganiZation of the farm means that
methods Of maintaining soil fertility
efficiency of labor, returns from fer
tilizer, utilization of live stock, and
marketing and distributing problems
must be carefully studied. Study
these factors separately and in the
relationship of the operation Of the
farm as a unit. Keep an adequate
farm record. Ascertain which farm
crops are profitable and eliminate
those representing a loss.
Now is the time to be as nearly
normal as circumstances will permit
in all farm operations. This applies
with much force to the use of COM
mercial fertilizers. The farmers
ability to purchase plant food in 1921
will be largely determined by prices
and the nature and extent Of the
credits he can secure. More care than
usual should be exercised in pdrchas-
ing and using commercial fertilizers
The needs of the soils and crops
should be carefully investigated
Now is the time to study the state
soil survey reports. Our soils are
notably deficient in humus. Save
therefore, all the barn yard litter and
use every pound of compost which
can be made or secured.
Individual Adaptation
Sin determining the crops to be
raised, the adaptation. of the CROP. to
the individual farm is of first i'm
portance The number of crops
grown should be carefully consid-
cred, and only those that can be
grown in sufficient quantity to JUS
. tify the cost Of production and pro-
fitable distribution should be planted.
6-This is a time when attention
to the small operations will be worth
while. The farmers should encourage
and assist boys and girls to take an
individual interest in pig, a calf
an acre of corn, wheat, peanuts ano
Irish or sweet potatoes. Help the
boys and girls to educate emselves
along these lines. Be certain that
not less than 100 boys and 100 girls
are enrolled in these clubs in each
county in 1921. 1t means income and
education of very vital sort
7. At no other period in the his
tory of the state has it been more
opportune for farmers to think. plan
and organize for the purpose of i'm
proving marketing and distributing
facilities. This is a part of the agri-
cultural program which bankers
supply merchants, progressive farm
ers and others should undertake to
handle on a broad-gauged. co-opera-
tive basis. Production and distribu-
ton must go hand in hand to this
end Capital. foresight and business
integrity must join hands. The bust
ness men of any community who
fail to aid the farmers in marketing
of their crops are losing their OPP
DOrtunity