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AGRICULTURE 



old machinery, piles of boards, and scraps of rubbish should 

 litter the place. The entire set of farm buildings, yards and 

 fences should show taste and good management and be 

 pleasing to the eye. To accomplish this does not add ma- 

 terially to the expense of operating the farm; in the long 

 run it does not even require more time than to allow the 



Well-kept barns. 



homestead to run at loose ends. A well kept homestead is 

 largely a matter of thoughtful planning, and a desire to 

 make the farm home attractive as well as profitable. 



TOPICS FOR INVESTIGATION 



1. Make a study of the plans of several farm homes, 

 and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each plan, 

 finally selecting your favorite plan. 



2. Take a look at your home door yard, and decide 

 whether any improvement is necessary. Do the same for 

 your barnyards. Is there old machinery or rubbish about 



