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A Steady Income is Assured from Dairy Cows. 



To Build Up Herds. 



The need for more and better dairy cows in Montana has been recognized dur- 

 ing the past few years and several thousands of good cows, purchased in the east 

 have been shipped into the state. These cows either come from tested herds or 

 are tested here and placed on the accredited lists. Banks and business men are 

 aiding the farmers to obtain the larger and better herds, with the result that there 

 are now in Montana many herds of dairy cattle which will compare favorably with 

 the best dairying centers of the country. 



Efforts are now being made to establish more herds of pedigreed, registered 

 cattle in the state. The war has destroyed the fine herds in the old country from 

 which the sires and foundation cows were obtained in the past and these cattle 

 should now be raised in Montana. 



State Dairy Commission. 



Legislation in Montana is favorable to the industry. A State Dairy Commission 

 has charge of the work in the state and keeps close supervision over all engaged in 

 the industry. By the law, the farmer is protected in marketing his products and 

 the consumer is assured of getting a clean supply of milk, cream, butter and cheese. 

 The small creamery is protected under the law, which prohibits unfair competition 

 and discrimination in buying and selling, by which the larger concerns are pro- 

 hibited from putting the smaller houses out of business. 



The commission is also carrying on an instructive educational campaign. It 

 is pointed out to each farmer that he should keep at least six or eight cows, on 

 which to depend for a steady income. This would practically guarantee him a 

 living at times of crop failure or misfortune, and a source of wealth at other 

 times. 



Encouragement is given to the younger members of the families and an effort 

 made to arouse their interest by the establishment of boys' and girls' calf clubs in 



