09 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1949
Page
1
Mnson of Georgia urged farmers to unite with local Farm Bureau chapters to strengthen agriculture for the state. He noted farm prices and markets face internal and external pressures and urged farmer representation at state and federal levels.
County Agent Ray Stephens urges long term loans for farm transition from crop to livestock and fair farming per the Dairy News Digest. He notes continued interest in corn yields and the 100 bushel club with Thomas County likely well represented. Conserva tion Week is Sept 1 with land improvement advised via cover crops terraces and other practices. Aberdeen Angus Association sales begin Sept 14 Gainesville Sept 16 Blackshear Sept 21 Rome. Dodson's hosts Thomas County Farm Bureau meeting Sept Mth 8:00 p m with Mr Wilson E Still guest speaker director for the Georgia Farm Bureau.
The article explains the Thomas County Forest Protective Unit, its purpose to reduce timber loss from fires across Georgia, and how forest crops add over 100 million dollars in value and sustain about 75 000 people annually. It notes two and a quarter million acres burn yearly with losses around six million in stumpage, plus the unit’s funding structure.
Georgia officials highlight year round grazing and small grains under Soil Conservation Week. State and county share two thirds of costs for permanent pastures while boosting livestock output by about 70 percent. Leaders named include Aue Harris Coolidge chairing the Forestry Board and Tomlinson Harris White among others in Thomasville.
Governor Herman E. Talmadge proclaims Georgia Soil Conservation Week urging public awareness of soil water and forest resource preservation. He calls farmers and districts to advance grazing and cover crops as part of conservation programs ahead of the National Association of Conservation Districts meeting.
Start chicks in September for next summer layers with first laying in March or April. Cull two hens completing their year in September and sell them next month. Move remaining pullets to permanent laying quarters as soon as some begin laying on range. Dip pullets in sodium fluoride solution to control lice and vaccinate if not yet vaccinated for fowl pox with pigeon pox for temporary immunity. Feed all grain with mash until weight stabilizes and lights turn on at 5:00 a.m. to boost production.
Governor designates Sept 11 to 15 as Georgia Soil Conservation Week urging every resident to protect land water and forests. A Thomas County program includes church sermons farm tours and a class inspection of water ways fields and pastures with local conservationists guiding activities.
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