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Appendix No. 46. 

 NEW LISKEARD DEMONSTRATION FARM. . 



Work on the Farm during the past year consisted of the production of 

 120 acres of crop, and in the clearing of approximately 18 acres of new land. 

 On account of not having any farm buildings, it was not considered advisable 

 to carry on any field demonstration work, in the production of a variety of crops. 

 The Farm produced 60 acres of hay, and 60 acres of oats. 



Practically all ploughing was done in the fall of 1920, with the exception 

 of 10 or 12 acres of new land; this was ploughed in the spring. Considering the 

 rather adverse growing season, the crops turned out very well. 



The seeding of oats was commenced on the 18th of May, and concluded 

 on the 25th. We grew two varieties of oats, viz., O.A.C. No. 72, and O.A.C. 

 No. 3. The O.A.C. No. 3 gave the best results, matured earlier, filled better, 

 and weigh heavier. The No. 3 matured in 75 days from date of seeding. The 

 weight of a cleaned sample of this variety averages 37 pounds to the measured 

 bushel ; this is considered to be exceptionally good for the past year. On account 

 of having such a large crop, and owing to the necessity of having to stack same, 

 I deemed it advisable to sell 30 acres, standing in the field ; this left 30 acres to 

 be taken off by the farm. 



We commenced cutting hay on the 10th of July, and before we had it 

 finished, we commenced cutting our O.A.C. No. 3 oats. The hay gave an 

 exceptionally good yield, especially the first cut of new hay, which was approx- 

 imately all clover. The entire 60 acres would average a ton and a half per acre. 



The oats did not yield quite as well as last year, on account of drought, 

 the total yield being about 1,800 or 2,000 bushels. 



About 40 acres of land have been ploughed this fall, for next year's crop. 

 This leaves us with between 90 and 100 acres of hay crop for next year. 



I would urgently recommend that farm buildings be erected next year, 

 and that the farm be properly equipped with a small herd of good cattle, and 

 a few hogs. 



I am firmly convinced that the farm can be made to fill a very important 

 need in this part of the district. Every year the Government distributes more 

 or less seed grain through this part of Northern Ontario, and it only seems 

 reasonable that the major part of this supply might be grown on the New 

 Liskeard Farm. 



It is impossible, however, to carry on work of this kind successfully without 

 farm buildings. 



Short Course and Seed Fair. 



As in past years, the farm has co-operated with the Department of Agri- 

 culture in providing accommodation in the judging pavilion for holding a Short 

 Course and Seed Fair. 



Our Short Course and Seed Fair was cgnducted last year in co-operation 

 with the International Harvester Company; Messrs. O'Grady Bros., of New 

 Liskeard, are agents for this firm. The course lasted four days, and we had an 

 attendance of from 100 to 150 each day. Following is a list in connection with 

 with the short course and Seed Fair: 



