230 WHAT I KNOW OF FARMING. 



let us respect undeniable facts, and characterize it 

 exactly as it is. 



Y. If our counties were thoroughly canvassed by 

 township committees, and each tiller of the soil asked 

 to pledge himself in writing to exhibit something at 

 the next County Fair, we should soon witness a de- 

 cided improvement. Many would be incited to at- 

 tend who now stay away ; while the very general 

 complaint that there is nothing worth coming to see 

 would be heard no more. As yet, a majority of 

 farmers regard the Fair much as they do a circus or 

 traveling menagerie, taking no interest in it except 

 as it may afford them entertainment for the passing 

 hour. We must change this essentially ; and the first 

 step is to induce, by concerted solicitation, at least 

 half the farmers in the county to pledge themselves 

 each to exhibit something at the next annual Fair, 

 or pay $5 toward increasing its premiums. 



VI. In short, we must all realize that the County 

 or Township Fair is our Fair not got up by others 

 to invite our patronage or criticism, but something 

 whereto it is incumbent on us to contribute, and 

 which must be better or worse as we choose to make 

 it. Realizing this, let us stop carping and give a 

 shoulder to the wheel. 



