POTATO DEVELOPMENT WORK IN WISCONSIN. 



COMMERCIAL POTATO GROWING IN 

 NORTHERN WISCONSIN. 



(The following statements by three successful men illustrates the im- 

 portance of the potato crop as a factor in building homes in the com- 

 mercial centers of upper Wisconsin. Potato extension work in Wisconsin 

 has been organized, on a plan which involves close co-operation with 

 the men who are developing the newer sections of the state.) 



This Association cannot attempt to give the proper credit 

 which is due to all individuals and communities who were active 

 in association work during 1913. It is important, however, to 

 call attention at this point to the work of a few men who have 

 been successful through following correct cultural practices and 

 high commercial standards. 



Mr. S. J. Uhrenholdt of Seeley is 

 one of the most successful growers in 

 the northwestern part of the state. 

 Seeley is located on the Omaha Line 

 about nine miles north of Hayward 

 in Sawyer County. The prevailing 

 type of soil is a sandy loam. 



On the occasion of the tour of the 

 "Potato Special" over the Omaha 

 Line, a stop was made at Seeley. The 

 reader will appreciate better the brief 

 statement made here by Mr. Uhren- 

 holdt by knowing that fourteen years 

 ago he arrived at Seeley with prac- 

 tically no financial resources. He has 

 built a home modern in all respects as 

 to lighting, heating and ventilation. 

 Two very interesting features of his farm practice are not men- 

 tioned in his statement, namely he has constructed a large ce- 

 ment pit for the conservation of barn yard manures and he has 

 also adopted a practical plan for the preservation and renewal 



S. J. UHRENHOLDT. 

 Seeley, Douglas County. 



