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1 1 Pajfe Twelve THE CLINTON CHRONICLE Thursday, February 28, 1957 / V-f • FARM G HOME DEVELOPMENT / ‘txcAjdltix.h.afL Cf< Gcr&iUiiL&x!tasrt4LorL S ommcttOi e.Hi/<CAs Hi? The agricultural situation confronting farm people in 1957 demands careful farm and home planning, efficient production and marketing, and close cooperation between rural and urban people in communities, counties, and in the state to solve mutual problems. 1. FARM AND HOME DEVELOPMENT: Moke the form on efficient operating unit by careful short and long-time farm and home planning for the best use of land, water, labor, ma chinery, cash and credit, and the wise use of income for good family living. 2. CROPS: Grow those field and truck crops best suited to 0 the land and to meet indicated market demands and family needs. Make full use of the Clemson Soil Testing Laboratory to determine fertilizer and lime needs. Use good planting seed of adapted varieties, better cultural practices and marketing methods. Expand use of small grains for winter cover, hay and silage. Investigate uses of Soil Bank in planning farming operations. A pines on areas now occupied by cull hardwoods. Provide protec tion from &wildlife, insects and disease. 6. PESTS AND INSECTS: Use approved methods, equip ment and materials in the control of crop and livestock insects, diseases and parasite^, household insects, stored groin insects, rats, other pests, and in soil fumigation Control weeds. 3. GRASSLAND FARMING: Continue the wise expansion and sound management of the Blanket of Green program to support our livestock, dairy, and poultry industry, and to aid in the conservation of our soil and water resources. 7.-MARKETING: Constantly study future market possi bilities. Consider carefully buyers' preferences in types, qual ity and quantity of farm products in planning farm producfion. Strive for adequate processing and storage facilities through individual and group effort. Take advantage of available mar ket information and grading services. 4. LIVESTOCK, DAIRYING AND POULTRY: Produce the high quality meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products « ’ needed to meet home and market demands. Practice closer culling, improved breeding, better feeding, disease control, and efficient management to improve quality and increase income per animal and per man. Produce and store reserve feeds for emergency. 5. FORESTRY: Through better forest management make woodlands pay off regularly. Do a better job of marketing the timber cropsTReforest lands best Stilted to trees. Re-establish 8. FAMILY LIVING: Plan for wholesome living for each ' ,. i member of the family. Provide attractive, convenient, well- equipped homes, improved nutrition, adequate clothing, and opportunities for health, education, religious training, and so cial life. 9. RURAL YOUTH: Train rural boys and girls in improved methods of farming, homemaking, marketing, heaftb, safety, citizenship and leadership, and provide vocational guidance. 10. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC AF FAIRS: Plan and work together to build better communities. Keep informed on public affairs and programs affecting farm ... • • r * * . ‘ people. Actively support local farm organizations. FARM 0 HOME DEVELOPMENT Stati, s/h}*iA<zcidtuHall Comm lit*. C'ii.'mQcm (j>cr$ixji&xti'n.4u)n SmSivhoMs This Page Advertisement is Sponsored by the Following Local Business Firms in the interest of Better Farming Conditions: AIM IF Ml! LVMOl’MI I . Stati Vlp AUl dw-." (Sommcttk Sa/ivtc* FARMERS FEED & SEED STORE P1TTS-D1LLARD IMPLEMENT CO. CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. GILES CHEVROLET CO. CUNTON MILUNG CO. CLINTON IMPLEMENT CO. C. & L. CONCRETE CO. MAXWELL BROS. & WILKES H. D. PAYNE & CO. , C-W-S GUANO CO. ANDERSON APPLIANCE CO. CITIZENS FEDERAL SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOCIATION I 1 BANK OF CLINTON GEO. A. COPELAND & SON HDW. BURRISS-HARRISON COMPANY * * COOPER MOTOR CO. $ H. J. PITTS D. E. TRIBBLE CO. St CLINTON TIRE & RECAPPING CO. f ' i . BALDWIN MOTOR COMPANY -1 T. E. JONES & SONS *