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duction lying to the northwest of Auburn. There is also a large 

 acreage in the towns of Scipio and Xiles. A greater acreage of 

 hay is grown than of any other crop, and Cayuga has become one 

 of the leading counties of this state in the production of alfalfa, 

 ranking third. 



Among the minor crops tobacco is important. It has decreased 

 somewhat, but still holds an important place in the agriculture 

 of the towns of Cato and Ira. The production of beans is increas- 

 ing, particularly in the northern part of the county. Cabbage 

 and potatoes are grown to a considerable extent, principally in 

 three different sections of the county — the north, center, and 

 south. 



Fruit is largely produced principally in two sections, the first 

 of which is in the north, including the towns of Sterling, Victory 

 and Conquest, the second section lying along the shore of Lake 

 Cayuga and including the towns of Aurelius, Scipio, Ledyard, 

 Venice, and Genoa, Cayuga County stands next to Oswego in the 

 production of strawberries. 



Live stock is kept on a limited scale, and the non-tillable pasture 

 lands are utilized for this purpose. The number of all kinds of 

 live stock has been reduced since the census of 1910. In pure- 

 bred cattle, of which there is a goodly proportion, Holsteins and 

 Guernseys are the popular breeds. Dairying is prominent in some 

 sections, particularly in the southeastern part. Sheep are kept 

 principally in the northern and southern portions. Although the 

 number of hogs has been considerably reduced, Cayuga still 

 remains one of the leading hog counties of the state. Considerable 

 attention is also given to raising of poultry. 



Honey is an important product, the census of 1910 placing 

 Cayuga first in its production. 



Two establishments within the county supply ground limestone 

 for agricultural purposes. 



CLIMATE AND RAINFALL 

 Climatological records for Cayuga County have been taken at 

 Auburn, at an elevation of 715 feet. Observations are being con- 

 ducted by the Water Board. 



