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The Progressive Farmer in Raleigh, North Carolina

16 Apr 1895

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The Progressive Farmer

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1895

Page

4

Diversified farming urged as best plan for North Carolina

A long discourse by Prof. B Irby of A and M College extols diversified farming over single crop systems. It argues steady labor, year round work, and broader education at agricultural colleges, plus practical methods to produce crops and stock while maintaining soil fertility. It cites crops and livestock, climate notes, and the value of farm guidance and educated youth in agriculture.

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L. L. Polk Alliance B. Irby A. & M. College North Carolina United States Rei Heill Cates Ig & Poor Newberne New England Richmond Agricultural College Mechanical College Beatie Johnnie Papa
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Progressive Farmer Advice on Peas and Corn Rows

The piece advises cultivating peas thoroughly and plowing shallow to protect corn, pulling surplus plants, and using wide or narrow rows to optimize yields. It notes corn flourishes early while peas mature later, and suggests eight foot rows with corn one foot apart may boost production. also promotes carbonic acid gas as soil fertility aid.

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Mapes England W. R. Brown Empire Randolph County N. C Bryan Tyson
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S. W. Travers & CO Virginia Irswt Raleigh, N. C National Watchman Ashington W. H. Roghrs Exchan Abo Raleigh N. C Commission Tional Bank M. C. Farmerx Ting Alliance T. Ivey Ss. B. A
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