THE BUSINESS OF FARMING 



produce the low-grade milk which the market allowed a 

 generation ago. More men are required to produce a ton 

 of milk under modern conditions of sanitation. The cows 

 must be kept clean, and be fed on wholesome, measured, 

 and balanced rations ; they must be tested for tubercu- 



MAKING SURE OF CLEAN MILK. 



Milk produced under sanitary conditions commands a higher price than 

 that obtained from dirty cows. 



losis ; and kept in a barn that is a model in cleanliness and 

 construction. 



The milker and all other helpers realize that they are 

 producing a food that is readily 'contaminated. Conse- 

 quently, special utensils must be provided for milking, 

 cooling, and shipping ; and since the market is willing to 

 pay for the extra labor and investment, the price advances 

 as the cost does. So, too, to run a commercial orchard 

 to-day requires an investment in the proper applications 



