ORaANIZATION 317 



ganization of the Farmville Barred Plymouth Rock Associa- 

 tion may serve as a guide in drafting similar agreements. 



AGEEEMENT 



Being a member of the Farmville Barred Pljrmouth Rock Asso- 

 ciation, the object of which is to improve poultry practices by the 

 estabhshment of one variety of standard-bred fowls, I hereby agree to 

 abide by the terms of this agreement as well as the constitution and 

 by-laws of the association. 



I agree to accept the eggs furnished by the association without 

 obligating myself in any way except by adhering to this agreement. 



To accept these eggs for mcubation and so manage them as to pro- 

 duce the maximum results and likewise to consider such suggestions 

 and practical advice as given by the poultry adviser of the association 

 so as to produce the best quality of eggs and poultry for market. 



The standard variety of this association being the Barred PljTn- 

 outh Rock, I agree to dispose of all chickens I possess prior to October 

 1, except standard-bred Barred Plymouth Rocks. 



To attend the meetings of this association as often as possible, 

 so as to receive the benefits of hearing poultry topics discussed as well 

 as the business transactions of the association. 



At all seasons of the year except during the breeding season when 

 eggs are produced exclusively for breeding purposes, I agree to pro- 

 duce infertile eggs by disposing of or isolating all male birds from my 

 flock. 



I agree to market aU my poultry and poultry products through 

 this association. In the event that this is not done I agree to pay the 

 association such a percentage as might be decided upon by the board 

 of directors of the value of all products marketed outside of this asso- 

 ciation. 



I agree to furnish next year at a price not to exceed. . . .per dozen 

 twice the number of eggs that I have received this year or such pro- 

 rata part as the association may require to new members of the asso- 

 ciation. 



I furthermore agree to uphold the reputation of this association 

 at all times and realize that carelessness on my part will reflect a dis- 

 credit to the association and all of its members, including myself. 



Should I fail to comply with this agreement I agree to return the 

 value (not over $5.00) of the eggs received to the Farmville Barred 

 Plymouth Rock Association on demand. 



Meetings. Periodic meetings should be arranged to 

 stimulate interest and improve the members' knowledge 

 of handling poultry by the exchange of ideas and by lectiu-es 

 in addition to carrying on the business of the association. 



Possibilities for development. After the work is well 

 under way and the association is in a position to market 

 some of the products produced, arrangements should be 



