Switzerland is perhaps the most famous for its well bred high pro- 

 ducing goats. A Swiss family would hardly think of subsisting without 

 its family goat. If a milk goat is an economical feature in such a scant 

 country, why should it not be a blessing in such a productive country 

 as America; thus enabling more families to obtain a good living from 

 less land. 



As has been said before, the goat is not subject to tuberculosis, and 

 its milk is considered more wholesome and healthful than that from 

 cows. 



On an acre farm one or two goats could be kept to good advantage, 

 consuming what otherwise would be wasted. There is no food more 

 nourishing or wholesome than milk. It takes the place of meat, and 

 eliminates the cruel feature of slaying animals for their flesh. 



There are many breeds of goats that have been developed into high 

 standard production. Perhaps the best known is the Toggenburg 

 goat. It has been developed into a heavy milker, producing as much 

 as four to six quarts per day. It is very easy to milk, as the teats are 

 long and large. They are very domestic, making fine pets for children. 

 Other varieties are the Nubian, Saanen, etc. 



Hogs 



While hog raising requires more land than any of the above men- 

 tioned industries and cannot be carried on as intensively, yet with the 

 tremendous tonnage of alfalfa grown in Runnymede a five-acre ranch 

 will produce enough feed for quite a herd. It is said that an acre of 

 alfalfa will grow 20 pigs up to 100 or 150 pounds, when they are ready 

 for grain fattening. Of course, a little rolled barley 'will make them 

 grow faster. 



Each little farm in Runnymede has its brood sow to clean up the 

 waste, and these will be registered. At the Runnymede Annual Fair 

 and Sales Day good prices can be obtained for all the surplus stock in 

 the colony. 



There is no better climate in the world for raising hogs than at 

 Runnymede, for it never gets too hot, on account of the bay breeze. 

 Co-operatively the colony can have the best males at the head of the 

 community herd. 



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