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needs of the farmers and to determine ways of meeting them ; second, the pro- 

 motion of fuller cooperation in the utilization of labor among farmers in the 

 farm communities; and the further development of machinery in assisting in 

 the transfer of labor from one section to another ; third, making available labor 

 which has not before been fully or regularly utilized in farming operations; 

 fourth, the replacing of men for agricultural purposes, as far as possible, by 

 woman laborers and by diverting labor from relatively non essential enter- 

 prises ; fifth, by seeing that all able-bodied men not now doing useful or regular 

 work shall be fully and regularly employed; and, sixth, the largest possible 

 production and the fullest possible use of farm labor-saving machinery. 



Farm labor, A. Agee and F. App {N. J. Agr. Col. Ext. Bui. 1 {1917), No. 18, 

 pp. 31, figs. 11). — In this bulletin the authors have discussed the reasons for 

 the farm labor shortage, and suggest possible sources of additional workers. 

 They have also discussed methods of boarding and lodging laborers, especially 

 the different kinds of camps that have been used in providing shelter for men 

 and boys in organizations. 



The farm-labor problem, W. H. Manss {Baltimore, Md.: B. <t- 0. R. R. Co., 

 1917, pp. 10). — This pamphlet discusses the effect of the war upon farm-labor 

 problems, and outlines a scheme for the organization of agricultural armies of 

 boys to undertake farm work during the summer months. 



The problem of crop production, .T. Bracken {Saskatchewan Dept. Agr. Bui. 

 48 {1917), pp. 2It, figs. 12). — The author, in discussing conditions in Saskatche- 

 wan, indicates that the elements essential to profitable production of crops are 

 to know the factors that affect the growth of crops, the profitableness of pro- 

 duction, the permanence of agriculture, and the methods used for their con- 

 trol. The factors affecting growth are considered as good seed, plenty of plant 

 food, and sufficient heat, light, water, and air. The factors affecting profit are 

 loss from weeds, insects, rust, hail, and those affecting the cost of production 

 and controlling the selling price. The factors affecting the permanence of 

 agriculture are the method of dealing with the soil, maintaining its health and 

 keeping it free from weed seeds and plant diseases, and maintaining sufiicieut 

 amounts of available plant food. 



State help for agriculture, C. W. ToMKi>fsoN {London: T. Fisher Unwin, 

 Ltd., 1917, pp. 189). — Among the suggestions for improving British agriculture 

 are the establishment of an import duty on wheat and other grains, the pro- 

 vision of capital by the State, and a system of administration providing for 

 instruction to the individual farmer with reference to the mjuiagement of his 

 farm. 



Corn production act, 1917 (London: Govt., 1917, pp. 11+26). — This pam- 

 phlet contains a discussion of the act effective August 21, 1917, for encouraging 

 the production of grain in Great Britain and Ireland. It guarantees a minimum 

 price of wheat and oats, a minimum wage for agricultural workers, makes 

 restrictions on the raising of agricultural rent, and extends the powers of the 

 authorities in encouraging culfivation 



The expert agricultural adviser in the region of the Chateau-Gontier, A. 

 BECKEracH {Ann. Sri. Agron., J,, ser., 5 {1916), No. 7-9, pp. 37 1-3D2).— The 

 author discusses the work and value of such an advisor, indicating the kind 

 of farming to be followed, the types of farm operations, and his value to the 

 agriculture of the community. 



County boards of agriculture and list of granges (A^^. J. Dept. Agr. Cire. 

 8 {1917), pp. 62). — This report gives a brief statement of the activities of the 

 county board of agriculture, together with the principal officers in the various 

 granges in the State. 



