

W. A. Campbell's Farm Home Near Helena. 



Great Showing in Livestock. 



The remarkable change in the livestock industry from the open range produc- 

 tion to the production on the smaller farms has finally resulted in an increased out- 

 put of beef cattle rather than a decline. In 1917 334,000 cattle were shipped from 

 the state to eastern markets, the largest number ever sent in the history of the 

 state. There were 13,000 horses and mules and over 2,000,000 sheep marketed out- 

 side the state. The total value of all livestock, cattle, horses, mules, sheep and hogs, 

 in Montana at present is $163,000,000 as given by the United States Department of 

 Agriculture. There are 179,000 dairy cows, 980,000 other cattle, 506,000 horses, 

 5,000 mules, 3,045,000 sheep and 215,000 hogs on the farms of the state. 



Dairying Shows Increase. 



The encouragement that has been given to dairying has led to a marked increase 

 in the number of dairy cows and in dairy products. In 1917 19,000 more cows were 

 enumerated than in 1916. There were also sixty-four creameries and eight cheese 

 factories, which indicates that the industry has reached large proportions, although 

 ten years ago there was scarcely any dairying done in the state. The butter pro- 

 duction for 1917 was 2,500,000 pounds, while the city and town milk supply reached 

 about $7,000,000. There were 179,000 dairy cows, valued at $14,946,000. 



Efforts are being made to have each farmer keep from six to eight cows, which 

 will guarantee him a steady income, no matter what the crop conditions may be. 

 An educational campaign is being carried on in all parts of the state to show the 

 benefits of dairying and its possibilities. Alfalfa, sugar beets and cow peas are being 

 raised extensively for feed and are aiding much to promote the industry. 



