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LOCATING THE FARMSTEAD 



The farmstead site should be selected so as to be most convenient 

 and efficient in carrying on the general work of the farm. Generally 

 the best place is in the middle along one side of the farm. If one is 

 fortunate enough to have a good view, such as a lake, river, or 

 possibly a hill, it should be given consideration in deciding upon a 

 site. 



ARRANGEMENT OF FARM BUILDINGS 



In the location of the farm buildings in a proper systematic 

 relation to each other, the thought of utility should be given first 

 consideration. The buildings should be of easy access from the house, 

 which should be set back from one to two hundred feet from the road. 

 The buildings housing live stock should not be too close to the house 

 because of their unpleasant odors. In choosing the location of build- 

 ings containing hay, straw or other highly inflammable material the 

 effect of their proximity on fire insurance rates should be considered. 

 The buldings should be located so as to require the fewest steps in 

 doing the daily chores. The machine shed should be so placed that 

 wagons and machines can be hitched to, on the way from the barn to the 

 field without a waste of steps. A convenient arrangement is to have the 

 machine shed placed at a right angle with the front of the barn and to- 

 ward the windward side. In this way a large open court protected from 

 the wind is formed in front of the barn. It is best to have the hog 

 yard in the furthest corner of the barnyard and out of line with the 

 prevailing winds that blow toward the house. To the rear of the 

 barns, paddocks should be provided for the horses and cattle and 

 runs for the hogs. These should be well fenced so that the ani- 

 mals will not escape and injure the trees. The poultry house should 

 be near enough to the dwelling not to require a waste of time in attend- 

 ing to the poultry. 



THE VEGETABLE GARDEN AND FRUIT PLANTATION 



The vegetable garden and small fruit plantation should also be 

 near the house. A garden of one-third to one-half acre and a fruit 

 plantation of one-fourth to one-half acre will furnish the average farm 

 family a constant supply of fresh vegetables and fruit and a sur- 

 plus for canning and storing for winter use. (See North Dakota 

 Experiment Station, Circular 5). The fruit plantation should be 

 located so as to be well protected from the winds, but in the case of 

 trees, select a location where the snow will not pile up and break them 

 down. An appropriate place for the poultry is adjoining the garden, 

 where the chickens will be of much use in catching harmful insects. 

 To avoid damage to the garden a good pen should be provided for the 

 chickens. 



