

A MODEL DAIRY FARM 3 



equipment, but the ordinary farm buildings, such as 

 are seen on the average farm in this country, are in 

 use. 



The simplicity of the buildings and equipment, to- 

 gether with the general surroundings, make this one 

 of unusual interest to the farmer of small means. 

 Here has been developed one of the most intensive 

 systems of culture and rotation in farm crops for the 

 feeding of dairy animals that can be found at any 

 place. The feeding and management of the herd has 

 been systematized and regulated to a degree of pro- 

 ficiency that can not be excelled at any experimental 

 station. The work on this place is carried on by one 

 man and a small boy, with the exception of the harvest 

 season, when other help is secured for gathering the 

 crops. One man handles the herd and attends to the 

 feeding, as well as looking after other small details 

 about the farm. The herd at present consists of six- 

 teen cows in full flow of milk, two young bulls, and 

 nine head of young cattle, in addition to two horses. 

 They are all comfortably housed in an ordinary 

 stable. 



One notable thing is the quietness, docile, and con- 

 tented air of the cattle in their stalls. After walking 

 around the barn twice, the writer heard no noise from 

 within that would indicate the presence of even a 

 single animal. The arrangement and interior of the 

 barn have been adjusted to meet the conditions, in 

 the most inexpensive way, for producing milk and 

 handling the herd in accordance with the highest and 

 most perfect system of sanitation. Entering the 

 stable, one is impressed with the wholesomeness of 

 the atmosphere, particularly where so many animals 



