FARM AND HOME MANAGEMENT 



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piles of boards, and scraps of rubbish should litter the place. 

 The entire set of farm buildings, yards and fences should 

 show taste and good management and be pleasing to the 

 eye. To accomplish this does not add materially to the 

 expense of operating the farm ; in the long run it does 

 not even require more time than to allow the homestead 



Well-kept barns. 



to run at loose ends. A well kept homestead is largely a 

 matter of thoughtful planning, and a desire to make the 

 farm home attractive as well as profitable. 



TOPICS FOR INVESTIGATION 



1. Make a study of the plans for several farm homes, 

 and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan, 

 finally selecting your favorite plan. 



2. Take a look at your home door yard, and decide 

 whether any improvement is necessary. Do the same for 

 your barnyards. Is there old machinery or rubbish about 



