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that they secure the full value of the grain, freights 

 and other charges considered, at a time when the bulk 

 of it leaves the farm. Another advantage is the possi- 

 bility of storing grain for a time in this farmers' ele- 

 vator at a minimum charge, with 2 view of selling later 

 at a possibly higher market price. 



Fig 58— Typical Modern Grain Warehouse 



CO-OPERATIVE STORING AND SELLING 



Co-operative societies have in numerous instances 

 made a great success in handling corn and other 

 cereals. Often these societies are formed with a view 

 of also buying and handling farm machinery, building 

 material, fertilizers, seeds, etc. As a case in point, a 

 highly successful farmers' co-operative society was 



