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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE
Thursday, February 28, 1957
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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people. Actively support local farm organizations.
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