THE YOUNG FARMER 



rally upon your land? (3) What is your 

 altitude? 



One factor that is often overlooked by the 

 young farmer needs only to be mentioned 

 to be thoroughly appreciated. It is the 

 amount and character of the water supply. 

 Not only is this of the utmost importance 

 from the standpoint of the household, but it 

 is fundamental to the best farm manage- 

 ment. Thus, if the water supply is limited 

 the amount of live stock kept will be cur- 

 tailed, and thus the proper utilization of 

 farm products prevented and maintenance 

 of the fertility of the soil made more diffi- 

 cult. 



The young farmer should recognize that 

 some kinds of farming are more dependent 

 upon the climatic conditions than others and 

 should, therefore, select the location best 

 suited to the type of farming desired or else 

 modify his type of farming to suit the 

 climatic conditions. If one studies criti- 

 cally the types of farming in various parts 

 of the United States, it will be seen that they 

 have already been adjusted in large degree, 

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