APPLE GROWING 



that the consumer gets a better product for his 

 money and the grower receives a better price 

 for his product. It is very essential to the suc- 

 cess of the organization that growers stick to- 

 gether, even through low prices and discourage- 

 ment which so often come, until they are firmly 

 established. Substantial reduction In the cost 

 of the product to consumers can only come by 

 similar co-operation among them at the buying 

 end and by the co-operation of both consumers 

 and producers for distribution and handling in 

 market. 



If a neighborhood does not feel yet ready to 

 attack this problem In this thorough and busi- 

 nesslike way. It will be advantageous and a step 

 in the right direction If they simply agree on 

 certain standards of quality and packing and 

 then pool their product for marketing. This 

 method has also been followed with success. 



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