Public Markets Open to Buyers and Producers
Open retail markets provide simple low cost setups for farmers to sell to consumers directly. Some cities have added curbside sheds or market tracts, while others rely on unprotected streets. The USDA highlights public markets as economical meeting places and notes a new bulletin on open types of markets.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Public markets aid distribution, not replace farm channels
The bulletin explains public markets function, ownership, control, and operation in Washington. They are supplementary agencies that aid efficient distribution under favorable conditions and do not replace other farm produce channels. Copies are available free from the Department of Agriculture in Washington.
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Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Beekeeping as a Profitable Orchard Side Line
The article argues that the common honey bee is the best pollen carrier for orchards and can be a profitable addition for fruit growers. It recommends about one hive per acre, scattered throughout the orchard during bloom, and notes wind and other insects also aid pollen transfer.
Suckers on corn harmless for yield say Nebraska tests
Experiments on two Nebraska farms over two years show corn left with suckers intact yields as well as or better than corn with suckers removed. Leaves of the suckers absorb nutrients, aiding the ear on the main stalk.
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Nebraska
Prevent Spread of Disease in Poultry Quarters
Cold damp poorly lighted and ventilated poultry quarters favor the spread of roup and other diseases. Contagious diseases are difficult to control without early attention. When preventive measures fail, separate sick birds at first sign of illness and seek expert advice to effect a cure.
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