38 THE FARMER S EDUCATION. 



that he may think and vote intelligently, but that he may not 

 wear his heart out in struggling with imaginary causes of 

 evil, or with economic tendencies which can not be changed. 

 A great part of the education which is the Hope of the farmer 

 lies right here. It is a part that has been too much neglected. 

 One agricultural college only that I know of (Wisconsin), 

 recognizes by its course of study that some knowledge of 

 economics is a necessary part of a farmer's education. In 

 time more will do so; meantime it is hoped that this book 

 will be found helpful. It deals with matters which the farmer 

 must understand if he is to use his faculties and his influence 

 to the best advantage of himself and the world. 



