88 THE AGRICULTURAL BLOC 



Some of the specific recommendations are as 

 follows : 



Standardization must begin with the producer 

 so as to permit the selection and grading of 

 products that will be of greatest value when they 

 finally reach the consumer through the retail 

 market. This part of the job of better market- 

 ing rests upon the farmer assisted by his in- 

 vestigators and educational agencies. 



Uniformity of grades, standards, containers 

 and measures which may be followed from the 

 farm to the consumer's table will do much to 

 eliminate waste and excessive cost. Legisla- 

 tion is necessary to establish the standards and 

 to see that they are properly observed by every 

 one concerned. 



Cooperative organization among producers is 

 the most effective means by which to put grades 

 and standards into operation and to facilitate 

 economical marketing. These organizations can 

 adjust production to the requirements of the 

 consumer and aid in avoiding the losses that 

 come from over-production of foodstuffs of the 

 wrong kind. 



The arbitration of disagreements between 

 shippers and receivers must be provided for 

 through disinterested Boards supported by state 



