WHY PEESONS TAKE TO FARMING 



to develop well-rounded, sturdy manhood. The 

 farmer need not fear lest his children be led 

 astray by the evil influences of an indolent city 

 life; he is independent and, if temperate, sure 

 of good health and long days." 



(26) "I shall follow poultry husbandry and 

 fruit-growing : 



"a. Because of the independent freedom of 

 farm life. 



"b. Because of my desire to raise a family 

 where my influence will be the dominant one. 



"c. Because of the false standards set up in 

 the modern city; namely, hurry, worry, and 

 selfishness. 



"d. Because of the great opportunity of- 

 fered to the man of skill. ' ' 



(27) "I like the farm probably because I 

 was brought up on one, and have learned to like 

 the free and independent country life, to be with 

 stock, to harvest the grain and hay, to try to 

 raise or grow the best and most fruit on a tree. ' 9 



(28) "I expect to make a business of breed- 

 ing live-stock. I like to work out of doors, 

 where the sun shines and the wind blows, where 

 I can look up from my work and not be obliged 

 to look at a wall. I dislike to use a pen as a 

 business. I want to make new things and create 

 new wealth, not to collect to myself the money 



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