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Newspaper
Clare Sentinel
Location
Clare, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1960
Page
3
The 1959 Clare County census reports 673 farms down from 723 in 1954, a 21 percent drop. Average farm size rose to 206 acres from 191, while land and buildings value per farm increased from 11 500 to 17 400 dollars. The report promises more comparisons next week.
The 1959 Census of Agriculture counts 573 farms in Clare County with 118 290 acres total. Average farm size is 20.64 acres and average farm value 17 084 dollars. Owners 407. part owners 139. tenant farmers 25. Average operator age 50.6 years. 94 operators 65 or older. 316 farms are commercial. Copies of the county report cost 10 cents.
Michigan State University College of Agriculture hosts an open house for junior and senior high students, Yo-Ag instructors, and club agents on Saturday November 19. Dr. T K Cowden will speak at a free noon luncheon. Attendees can also view the Detroit vs MSU football game in the afternoon.
Reporter Rave begins measuring winter wheat acreages to November 18 to determine compliance or noncompliance with allotments. Findings affect farmer eligibility for price support, quota penalties, and future acreage allocations if overplotting occurs.
The Michigan Conservation Department earned honors from the National Wildlife Federation and the East Michigan Tourist Association. The federation praised its role during National Wildlife Week spotlighting water resources and the Water Resources Commission’s supplement Water for Michigan in Michigan Conservation. EMTA dubbed the department a Hero for tourism services, presenting a Golden Anniversary Citation to EMTA regional chief Harry Aldrich at the October EMTA meeting. James Buchanan cited as the only bachelor U.S. president per World Book Encyclopedia.
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