174 THE JUDGING OF FARMS, CROPS, AND PLANTS 



Essential things to consider in the organization of a farm. 



It is difficult to state principles underlying the proper layout and 

 organization of a farm, since the plan must conform to the person and 

 to local conditions. The leading points to consider are perhaps the 

 following : 



The adaptation of the plan to the kind of farming that is to be pur- 

 sued. 



The best utilization of the different soils and exposures and natural 

 features on the place. 



The economizing of time and labor in reaching all parts of the 

 farm. 



The best location of buildings with reference to efficiency of admin- 

 istration. 



Such layout as will best provide for rotation and the maintenance of 

 fertility. 



A proper proportion between the different parts, as between tilled 

 and untilled land, forest and open, meadow and pasture, forage crops 

 and grazing, orchards and annual crops. 



Provision for the necessary live-stock. 



Such shape and size of fields as will best lend them to economical 

 working. 



Provision for the more personal parts of the place, as gardens, yards, 

 and ornamental features. 



Development of the artistic or attractive appearance of the entire 

 estate. 



Points of a good farm. 



In looking for a farm, the inquirer should consider the question pri- 

 marily from a business point of view. He should know what are the 

 " points " of a good farm. It is well to make a list of the points, to 

 study the place with reference to them, and to score it under each, as 

 one would score a horse or a cow. The points or attributes are 

 of two classes : those that are internal, or part of the farm itself ; 

 and those that are external, or have to do with geographical loca- 

 tion, neighborhood, and the like. Some of the points may be 

 mentioned : - 



