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2. Report on swine at the home farm. Let the pupil 

 report on the swine on the home farm by filling out the fol- 

 lowing table: 



3. Quotation of market prices. Pupils should report the 

 market prices of hogs and various pork products as quoted 

 in the daily papers they receive at home or at school. 



4. Observation and study of breeds. If at all practical, 

 the class in Agriculture should take a trip to the various 

 farms in the community and observe the different breeds of 

 swine. The pupils should be able to tell the difference be- 

 tween the Berkshires, Poland China, Chester White, Duroc- 

 Jersey, or any other breeds found in the community. The 

 distinguishing characteristics of these breeds should be noted 

 and thoroughly learned on a trip of this kind. . 



5. Comparative judging 1 . Prepare a ring of swine, two, 

 three, or four animals, and have the pupils place these accord- 

 ing to rank, basing their judgment on form, condition, and 

 quality of the swine in the ring. In doing this exercise it 

 may be necessary for the instructor to go over the whole mat- 

 ter of conformation, condition, and quality, as they should 

 be found in good swine. 



