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we must recognize the fact that it costs money to do things 

 worth while. 



The dairy farmer produces a product which constitutes not 

 only one of the greatest necessities but also one of the greatest 

 luxuries among human foods. As a people we are growing 

 more fastidious in relation to our food. While the dairy indus- 

 try of the State has had a slow but steady growth, the farmer 

 has for some time been feeling the pressure of the growing 

 fastidiousness among the people. He has also been feeling 

 pressure from higher priced cattle feeds; from scarcity and 

 inefficiency of farm help. 



Shall the products of the dairy continue to fill an important 

 place in the living of the people? If so, then dairy farming 

 must be encouraged: The quality of dairy products, it is true, 

 must be improved but at the same time the consuming public 

 must be educated both to care for such products in the home 

 and to have a proper appreciation of their value as articles of 

 food. It is our part to improve the quality ; it is your part to 

 educate the people who are consumers. Let us work together. 



The Maine Seed Improvement Association centers its activi- 

 ties around a big idea, "increased seed efficiency." Efficiency 

 is a crying need in all industries, whether we deal in terms oi 

 men, machines, plants, or animals. Efficiency in seeds makes 

 success in plant husbandry surer. It adds its contribution to 

 harder working acres, to increased food supply, to profitable 

 agriculture. It helps to erect standards and then aids to sur- 

 pass them. 



In its efiforts the Association represents high ideals and de- 

 serves the support of the State it is trying to serve. The mem- 

 bership of our Associations includes leading farmers of the 

 State. These men are interested in "Maine and the development 

 of her agricultural resources. We are here to counsel together 

 for the advancement of Maine's greatest industry. Successful 

 agriculture means happy and prosperous farm homes ; it means 

 the maintenance of high ideals among American farmers; it 

 means stability in business — in your business ; it means national 

 welfare and progress. 



In conclusion we thank you most heartily for your cordial 

 welcome; we are happy to be with you and enjoy your hospi- 

 tality. 



