The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-10-13

iZe sufficient returns to pay the cost
Of production, while some of the
finest crops TO be grown at any time
on any land may be seen on the ex-
reriment farm, living examples Of
he value OF farm knowledge ap-
piled % the farming induSsrS
OF course It is generally known
that an experiment station is a thing
to be looked upon as a matter Of
educational work, and that any
where else. the ones in charge Of
he farm would not be so success
ful in making such splendid crops,
but why this erroneous general
opinion7
Mr. Harper has one hundred and
sixty acres Of plains land in cul-
tivation on his place. There are
dozens Of other one hundred and
sixty acre farms all over the plains
on which as much and in some in
stances more rainfall was received.
but we bet a Villa jitney that the
farmers who are beating that farm
for production are few, however We
are grateful TO Mr.. Harper for the
information that there are some
farms in the county on which just
as fine field crops as were ever
raised are growing.
Mr.. karper's success in operating
the experiment station is nothing
more nor less than a matter Of edu-
cation, and we are sure there is not
farmer in Lubbock county but
who could receive great deal of
valuable information by spending a
few hours month watching de-
velopments on that farm.
OF course il is the ambition Of
every farmer to excel in crop pro-
duction. and there are a good many
of them in Lubbock county who
have accomplished great deal, but
at the same time there are a few
who have not received the full adj
vantage of the genuineness of the
soil which they work, and we be-
lieve that such farmers are doing
themselves an injustice if they fail
to take advantage Of what can be
| learned in few mintes spent at
the experiment station.
| Far be il from us to accuse any
/ plains farmer Of being unwilling to
] expend enough effort on his farm
to make a good crop. That is not
Z at all the case. The only weakness
that is shown in agricultural circles
on the plains is the ambition Of too
many of our farmers 10 cultivate
entirely too much land, making IL
impossible to give the soil sufficient
attention TO receive the maximum
production on all crops planted, and
the sooner this fact Is realized the
better for all concerned. Less acre
age would enable the farmer to
handle each acre with more eff
cheney, and therefore realize more
returns for the work put on that
acre.
While the plains country is the
greatest agricultural section any
where, the full advantages of its
genuineness will not be realized
until each and every acre put into
cultivation is so thoroughly worked
thgt every ounce of valuable soil
substance is utilized.
To criticise the farmers who have
helped to develop THIS great country
is no intention wasssyer of the
writer. but having gotten first hand
Information from one Of the best
agriculturists in the entire state.
as well as from others VINO are AZ
quainted with the conditions Of
plains farmers, we feel thai our
readers would appreciate having it
passed on TO them.
A farm expert may be just as
helpful in solving the problems of
your farm work. as banker would
be in solving your financial prob
lens, and with Mr.. karpers know
ledge Of the art of agriculture at
the service of the people Of the
South Plains, they should take adj
vantage Of the opportunity 20 get
his ideas on farm problems.
Though he was very busy when
the writer called on him Tuesday.
we found that he had ample time
to show US over the farm and give
as the information desired.
Mr.. Harper Is one Of the most
courteous gentlemen we have ever
had the opportunity to meet. and
we assure our readers that HE
closest consideration Is being given
the problems OF the agriculturali<ts
Of today. and anyone acquainted
with him vii readily realize that
We are right In assuring them that
their every question as regards the
work that is being done On he farn
will be given due Consideration.
People from all over The teufh
Plains country make regular trips
IA the farm. and learn many <aIl-
able things regarding their ~ofk-
aud after a close Confederation "
what il being done ihefe Iho writer
i of tho opinion that NF Harper
heads one ~ the most Iahs;sn'i@!