WHY PEESONS TAKE TO FARMING 



the fulfilment of certain laws of the funda- 

 mental sciences to as high a degree as possible, 

 under the conditions put in force, and get a 

 result, in course of time, that brings much money 

 and happiness. A farmer of this sort becomes an 

 independent man in every sense of the term, 

 and should prove a valuable citizen in his home 

 community. His increasing love for and study 

 of nature also become valuable assets." 



(2) A town boy, expecting to go on a farm. 

 "I like farming because it is independent, 

 healthful, noble, useful, and wide enough to 

 utilize all of one's faculties." 



(3) From the city, desiring to follow farm- 

 ing. " Because it is the most independent life 

 and the most healthful one; also, a man is free 

 to do as he pleases, for he has not a boss stand- 

 ing over him all the time. The things around 

 him grow up with him, and each has its own 

 particular place in his life." 



(4) Beared in a city of about 100,000, .and 

 now desires "to get a position on some large, 

 well-run farm." "My main reasons for living 

 on a farm are because 



"a. I much prefer the country to the city; 



"b. I think there is a good opportunity to 

 make a success as a scientific, businesslike far- 

 mer on a large farm; 



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