8 MANAGEMENT OF DAIRY PLANTS 



on a profitable working basis than in the case of the creamery 

 which receives the support of its local people in starting. 



A community of townspeople and farmers may often indi- 

 cate its good will toward such a project by offering a bonus to 

 the promoter. This usually consists of a building site or even 

 offer to pay part of the building costs. Such an offer is of much 

 value as an evidence of local friendliness; but as the bonus is, 

 of course, always in lieu of certain specified conditions, to ac- 

 cept it may hamper future success more than the bonus will 

 compensate. The creamery company as a rule will do better to 

 buy its own site and erect its own building, thereby keeping 

 greater independence and increasing its prestige in the com- 

 munity. 



Railroad Facilities. A central plant should be located in 

 a city with more than one railroad. The more railroads lead- 

 ing to the city, the larger the region to draw from and the more 

 thoroughly the immediately surrounding territory is made avail- 

 able to the creamery. A large plant also markets its own prod- 

 ucts, and it is therefore an advantage to be directly connected 

 with a larger number of towns and cities. This factor should 

 not be disregarded by the smaller plants, for many of them 

 might advantageously dispose of their products to near-by 

 dealers. 



Suitability of Site and Building. In determining the lo- 

 cation and housing of a creamery give thorough consideration 

 to sanitation, convenience, and business advantages. 



i. Location with Reference to Sanitation. The surroundings 

 of a creamery should be sanitary. Good facilities for drainage 

 are essential. A creamery should never be located close to 

 barns or places where offensive odors are prevalent, or to places 

 which are natural breeding grounds for flies. It is advisable to 

 provide room for a septic tank large enough to handle the sew- 

 age from the creamery. A sufficient supply of good water should 

 be available. 



If a building formerly utilized for other purposes is secured, 

 it should be so located and constructed that it can readily be 

 put into a suitable and sanitary condition without too great 



