CHAPTER II 



THE DAIRY FARM 



" The first farmer was the first man; and all historic nobility 

 rests on possession and use of land." 



T N the selection of land for a dairy farm some 

 •*■ essential points must be considered. If a 

 choice of soil is to be had, a rich clay loam, easily 

 drained, is the most preferable. Rough, cheap 

 land is often used to advantage for pasture pur- 

 poses, but more and more is intensive farming be- 

 coming popular — even to the extent of having a 

 cow to each acre of land. 



There must be a plentiful supply of good water 

 all the year, and it should be convenient. 



Another necessary consideration is a g ood ma r- 

 ket near at hand, or convenienttransgortation fa- 

 cilities. The importance of good roads is no small 

 consideration. 



To be a successful dairyman, a man must first 

 be a successful farmer. He must understand soil 

 conditions and the growing of crops. In other 

 words he must have a good farm, well farmed, 

 as well as a good herd, well cared for. 



A well-kept lawn with shade trees and flowers 

 gives much pleasure and comfort to those living 



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