Further Hints to Beginners in Dairying
Correspondence from the Progressive Farmer emphasizes that new dairyers must produce top quality butter to build a reliable trade. It warns against poor ripening, improper warming, and underseasoned salting, outlining specific temps from 58 to 64 degrees and salt at 1.5 ounces per pound, plus careful packaging. the goal is consistent, well kept butter and long term reputation.
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E. E. Rockwoop
Genesee Co
Mich
Nice Small Cheese From Home Dairy Method
A home dairy guide from Farmers Voice describes making cheese from two cows milk using a deep cold set, warmed blend, rennet, curd cutting, whey separation, and careful heating. The curd is salted, molded, pressed, cured on cloth, turned daily, then buttered and aged two to three months at about 60 degrees.
Dairy Advice on Milk Safety and Packaging
The note stresses dangers of milk from sick cows and the impact of presentation on butter sales. It advises solid packing in small amounts, removing untidy workers, and keeping a reliable thermometer with regular testing.
Live Stock and Wool Policy in Changing Times
The article argues for rest and quiet in hogs and stresses sheep as a national development element. It notes early maturing sheep reduce feed costs, warns wool prices affect profits, and highlights mutton as the new standby as Americans favor flesh over fat. It urges breeders to adapt to changing conditions and tastes.
The Pig in Agriculture and Meat Production
The article argues pigs produce a pound of meat from less feed than cattle or sheep making them the most economical way to convert crops into marketable meat. It notes seven pounds of corn per pound of pork, praises pork exports, and claims pork farming preserves soil fertility better than beef by removing fewer minerals and nitrogen per ton.
Pig Domination in Agriculture Boosts Profits and Exports
The article argues pigs yield higher profits than beef, urging farmers to foster pig production. It highlights pigs as a key dairy adjunct, turning whey into cash, and promotes virtuous disease prevention to maintain piggeries as leaders in meat exports.
The Sheep Tick Threat and Farm Fresh Strawberry Guidance
Advice on the sheep tick noting its impact on flocks, signs of infestation, and the need for periodic dipping. Also some strawberry cultivation tips including planting spacing and winter protection and variety selection.
Rockingham County Alliance Resolved to Thank Legislature
At the Rockingham County Alliance meeting on April 11 1895 Bro A J Hudson Jr proposed a resolution praising the legislature for repealing 1893 state charter amendments The resolution passed and a copy was to be sent to The Progressive Farmer The notice also mentions old subscribers offers for The Progressive Farmer and Coins Financial School and notes writer Minnie Gilmore daughter of late bandmaster Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore who has published novels and poems
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Progressive Farmer
Monroeton
N. C
County Alliance
A. J. Hudson, Jr
Rockingham County Alliance
Minnie Gilmore
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore
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North Carolina Manual OF Law and Forms
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