332 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



butter is of a uniform grade, color, and texture, and will command the high- 

 est market price. In Iowa there are seven hundred of these cooperative 

 creameries, while there are only eight in Michigan ! Why is it that Michi- 

 gan is so far behind her sister State? Surely, it is not because we have not as 

 good grass land and pasturage, or pure water, and as much wealth to set in 

 motion this branch of industry. And truly we have men of brains and 

 good executive ability, to manage affairs judiciously. 



This subject needs agitation until some action is taken. It is a future 

 necessity. Then why not establish creameries in different localities all over 

 our beautiful, rich State, to meet the demand that is already forcing itself 

 upon us? Why not, gentlemen of this Association? 



