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of the greatest distributing points in the east, and within easy 

 reach of most of our farmers, with a dozen other good con- 

 suming centers, our products should be in great demand; but 

 with no standard, no grades, no co-operation in marketing, our 

 farmers find themselves at a great disadvantage even in our 

 own markets, and it is the exception rather than the rule to 

 find our products called for in preference to those from outside 

 the State. Fortunately, however, the remedy lies within our 

 own hands, and although the process of finally working it out 

 may be long, if we do not begin now, the dawn of a better day 

 for us will only be postponed, for it must ultimately come. 

 Our greatest need and most important work are for better 

 marketing, and better marketing means standardization, 

 organization and co-operation. 



SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD 

 OF AGRICULTURE. 



Recommendations of the Secretary (accompanied by 



Bills). 



Adopted by the Board June 10, 1915. 



1. That provision be made for the improvement of farm 

 horses by the purchase and maintenance of registered stallions 

 of draft or general farm breeds. 



2. That the Board be authorized to collect, tabulate and 

 circulate information relating to the agricultural resources, 

 advantages and opportunities of the Commonwealth. 



3. That provision be made for the encouragement of practical 

 dairying, the production of milk and dairy products of superior 

 quality and cleanliness, and the breeding and rearing of live 

 stock. 



For Action by the Board. 



1. That there be appointed a chief of markets of the State 

 Board of Agriculture. 



2. That transportation companies, common carriers and other 

 persons bringing broods of bees into the State be required to 

 notify the State Inspector of Apiaries immediately of such 

 shipments, in order that, if deemed necessary, they may be 

 inspected; further, that the salary of the State Inspector of 



