The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1939-1949, 1946-04-04
County Agents
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but certainly timely, which comes
to our attention. This is on
ssFarmstead Planning and Hous-
ing" Many new farm sites are
being built and new farms estab-
lished in this area, especially on
the Roza. Some principles are
worth keeping in mind when con-
sidering building a farmstead,
Location of house in relation to
other buildings is important
Make a plan on paper first. study
it and make changes. It is a lot
easier and cheaper to erase and
change on paper than to build
something in the wrong place. So
a few ideas:
Kitchen Windows:
Farmers wife wants to see
what is going on at the barn
kitchen windows should be ar
ranged so she can look out as she
works and see a pleasant view.
Yet she also wants to see the
farm activities, if livestock is out,
or if men are coming from the
fields. Of course we don't want
barn odors coming into the house.
DEivsways
A common complaint of farm
women is that everyone comes to
the back door. They probably al-
ways will except for parties, etc.,
as the mother is usually found at
work near the back door. The
driveway can lead to both the
front and back doors, however.
Gives a choice, at least to the
caller. When the family comes
from town with the groceries,
they want to stop at the back
door-alSo school children.
Septic Tank
II permanent house is not built,
then place septic tank where 1t
should be when whole farmstead
plan is completed. Should be
large enough to take care of fu-
ture needs.
We'll
Good supply of pure water for
house and barn. Located 50 moth
ing undesirable drains into it.
Light Poles and Yard Lights
Nobody wants light pole in
the middle of the lawn. IF q new
house is to be built in the future,
get a pole in the right place for
the completed farmstead plan.
Yard lights are not only a con-
venience but a safety measure.
Steps and walks need light at
night. Perhaps more than one
light is needed. Get them on q
threeway switch, too, so they can
be switched on at the barn or at
the house or garage and house.
LandScapin0 and WindbIoalIs
One of the nice things about q
long time farmstead plan is that
the folks who love to grow flow
ers and shrubs can get right to
work even though the buildings
may not be completed for many
years. A beautiful yard does
something to peoples souls and
make life pleasant in many ways.
When a family makes plans, they
should take advantage Of existing
trees and interesting views.
Adequate Places for Children %
Play
Mother shiuld be able to watch
small children while she works.
OF course, when they get big
enough to roam over the whole
farm, the situation is changed.
Even so, a friendly yard where
the family can rest and enjoy
themselves is always desirable.
The following method of treat
gin grain seed to get the highest
possible yields is recommended
by Everette ]. Kreizinger, extern
sion agronomist at the State Col
lege of Washington, who points
out that farmers in Washington
are being asked again in 1916 to
produce a maximum of grain
crops for food and feed.
This method gives excellent In.
surance against smuts, rots and
Seeding blights, which often re-
duce yields Of spring seeded grain
SavS KrieZin9er