Fremont Journal in Fremont, Ohio

Thorough cultivation to push soil toward full capacity in farming

A historical inquiry into farming methods considers pushing land toward full capacity. It compares yields from fifty bushels of wheat per acre to larger crops, noting variable results across Illinois, with debates on labor per bushel and the savings from enclosure maintenance. The speaker argues thorough cultivation may raise output, reduce fencing needs, and substitute animal labor with machines, while stressing the farmer’s mindset and pride in good practice.