A LIVING FROM THE LAND 



Farm Power and Equipment. Where the land 

 area to be cultivated is larger than the family 

 garden some type of equipment for working the 

 land, propelled by horse or motor, will be found 

 desirable and in larger areas essential. One or 

 more horses may be used where there are stabling 

 facilities and where arrangements can be made 

 for the daily care and feeding that these animals 

 require. A horse suitable for work purposes may 

 be obtained for less than $200. The price will, of 

 course, depend upon the age and physical sound- 

 ness of the animal, but should not exceed $150 

 for a physically sound animal under ten years 

 old. A person unskilled in the assessing of 

 animal values should obtain the services of a 

 veterinarian or an experienced horseman in mak- 

 ing a selection. A horse for this purpose should 

 be of quiet, tractable disposition, bred and 

 broken for work purposes. The cost of caring 

 for a horse for one year will approximate $125, 

 including feed and bedding, but without labor 

 charge. 



Leather harness costing $25 to $50 will be re- 

 quired and in addition tools, including a plow, 

 a harrow, and a cultivator costing about $15 

 each. Other special equipment such as a mower 

 will cost considerably more, depending upon 

 the type used. 



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