30 CITY MEN SUCCEED ON FARMS 



prises and bringing forth of conveniences and commodi- 

 ties which farming districts lack. 



There is also an opportunity for a man with capital to 

 establish himself in a rural community and supply farm- 

 ers with live stock or other equipment in cases where 

 they are short of means. Money is needed in making 

 the switch from old methods to new. It is also required 

 to aid city residents in getting started on the farm. In- 

 vestments of this character are safe. The returns enrich 

 both the man with money and the farmer with the stock, 

 who stands sponsor for the returns. There is enough 

 security in the farming business to permit the man with 

 money to unite with the farmer for mutual advantage. 



There are other common opportunities, such as 

 establishment of nurseries, production of high-class seeds 

 and manufacture of mill products. The list is in fact 

 long and the opportunities many. The successful oc- 

 cupancy of the land is in fact only the first phase of a 

 greater movement which must follow. 



The need of the day is for diversification in agricul- 

 ture, and this is merely another way of saying that busi- 

 ness methods are required on the farm. A more scientific 

 cultivation of the soil is called for and it is equally neces- 

 sary for any rural community to adapt its products to 

 the market conditions surrounding it. Advantages in selling 

 may be gained by securing private customers and 

 handling all commodities in a tasty, businesslike way. 



There are many difficulties in farming, but the advan- 

 tages of an agricultural life must not be overlooked. In 

 the first place, the farmer, if he is at all successful, has 

 no fear of being displaced. He commands his own time 

 and leads an independent life. In the second place, if 

 he is wise, he may himself produce nearly all the food 

 necessary for his family. 



It is best to go in for a variety of products, but not on 

 an extravagant scale. A start is easily made with poultry, 



