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serviceable in dry climates. The cost of an outfit like 

 this would be ^250 or more according to the local cost of 

 materials and labor. Twelve of these driers have been 

 in successful operation. Instead of air being forced 

 over the products, suction is used, the theory being that 

 the drying is quickened by this reversal of the air blast. 



Illustrations, descriptions, and prices of several 

 standard ready-made evaporators and dehydrators 

 should be obtained from dealers or manufacturers. 

 From technical training institutions information can 

 be obtained as to the cost of procuring persons for 

 instruction and management to take charge of a drying 

 plant. In making an estimate of funds needed there 

 should be included also service for cleaning, cost of 

 operation of stove, fan, or both, and ^25.00 to ^30.00 

 for accessory equipment. It should be clear to all con- 

 cerned that a major part of the expenditure would 

 represent investment for an indefinite number of sea- 

 sons, and should not be consideredintermsof one season. 



The committee or individual promoter, with the esti- 

 mate in hand, may then consider how best to finance 

 the matter. The local Chamber of Commerce or a 

 leading women's club is a suitable organization to back 

 a movement for organized food conservation. Such 

 emergency activities should be as far as possible con- 

 ducted by committees of established central bodies. 

 The unnecessary rtiultiplication of associations is a 

 handicap to a community. 



Adequate organization, as well as backing is neces- 

 sary. It is as essential to have the right executive 



