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3. Start milk records; weigh milk and feeds. 
4. Cultivate soil to hold moisture. 
5. Bud fruit trees. 
6. Keep ditches open. 
7. Destroy insect pests by poisoning. 
8. Threshing wheat. 
July 
1. Late cultivation of corn, grain sorghums and pea- 
nuts. 
2. Prepare soil for wheat. 
3. Provide shade and water for the pigs. 
4. Cull the poultry; sell “boarder” hens. 
5. Canning and preserving fruit. 
August 
1. Keep trees and flowers watered 
2. Keep a record of money made during the year. 
3. Prepare soil for the fall garden. 
4. Put cultivating machinery in the shed. 
5. Arrange for a camping trip. 
