Farm policy remarks on complex farm problem influence
William Brake, State Grange Master, discusses farm policy at September meetings in La Peer Fremont Cass City. He argues the Farm Problem is complex and not solved by simply reducing acreages. He notes World War II and Korean War impacts, exportable commodities, price supports, and peacetime market adjustments.
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William Brake
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Worms Turned Into Profitable Family Business
Mrs. Louise Gering and her four children run a successful worm business in Miami Oklahoma supplying bait shops across the region. Orders range from 500 to 1 300 worms as the family markets a practical income source through fishing bait while teaching the children responsibility and money skills.
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Louise Gering
Parity and Farm Policy Shift Toward Modern Family Farms
The speaker argues for a new income measurement beyond the parity index and calls for a two price system or tariff to support U S agricultural industry. They describe a growing family farm model aimed at efficient labor use and a good living standard, noting shifts in farm size and output.
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U. S
Government agencies urged to aid farming communities
Officials argued that existing agencies should help farmers keep pace with change. They advocated securing more productive land holdings, creating off farm job opportunities, and strengthening vocational education for youth to pursue non farm work. The plan notes the cost to those who stay in farming.
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