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Dothan Eagle

Location

Dothan, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1936

Page

9

Dale Home Demonstration Work Makes Steady Gains

Dale county reports strong progress in 4H and home demonstration clubs. 89 percent of girls completed clothing and food projects, 87 percent of women met goals in farm home living. Activities include 1,387 office calls, 638 visits, 1,538 letters, 2,216 pamphlets, 476 leaders trained, and multiple canning and garment milestones with significant savings and community programs.

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Dairying Tips and County Food Demonstrations Reported

FW Burns urges cows receive ample water and sunshine for milk production while noting water needs of 468 pounds per 100 pounds of milk. The piece also outlines Dale County home demonstrations on sanitation, school lunches, and food projects, with counts of participating families and improvements in the home.

New York State Agricultural Experiment Station

Extension Work Expands Across 18 Communities

In the past year a broad expansion has taken root with more people contacted and more improvements and reform efforts. The extension program operates in 18 communities with an approximate enrollment of 500. The home agent adds at least 38 meetings a month to engage communities and boost outcomes.

Henry County Farmers Grow Cook 12 Cotton Headland

Henry county farmers are expanding Cook 12 cotton cultivation, with at least a quarter of local beat farmers adopting the variety. County agent C. B. Keller cites field results from 4-H work, noting Curry Woods produced 40 bales on 44 acres and Webb Bucknee yielded about one bale per acre, highlighting Cook 12 as a successful choice.

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