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Editorial
May 19, 1914
The Lancaster News
Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Editorial from Greenwood Journal advocates teaching fundamental farming principles in schools to retain farm boys, stressing profitable farm management through proper organization and the value of county demonstration agents.
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Profitable Farming
Greenwood Journal
Farming is a business the same as any other industry, and until our schools teach some of the fundamental principles governing the profitable farming, the farm boy is likely to seek work elsewhere.
Considering that the farm boys of today will be the farmers of tomorrow, too little attention is given to their training.
Many boys leave the farm because they can see no future in it. Another important reason is the lack of profitable work at home. A moderate-sized farm is necessary to give employment to the farmer and his sons. The small farm does not provide work; hence, the boys must find employment elsewhere. Let them fully understand how farm profits and losses are made and there will be an incentive to remain.
First make our farms profitable, and the question of keeping the boys there will solve itself.
Successful farming is an individual, economic problem. The farm is a combination of enterprises, and their individual organization will determine, in a large measure, its profitableness. Sufficient area and a proper organization of well-selected farm enterprises to permit the maximum use of men, horses and machinery, are the essential characteristics of the most successful farmer.
Successful farms are the direct result of teaching by experts. This is another strong argument for the services of a county demonstration agent.
Greenwood Journal
Farming is a business the same as any other industry, and until our schools teach some of the fundamental principles governing the profitable farming, the farm boy is likely to seek work elsewhere.
Considering that the farm boys of today will be the farmers of tomorrow, too little attention is given to their training.
Many boys leave the farm because they can see no future in it. Another important reason is the lack of profitable work at home. A moderate-sized farm is necessary to give employment to the farmer and his sons. The small farm does not provide work; hence, the boys must find employment elsewhere. Let them fully understand how farm profits and losses are made and there will be an incentive to remain.
First make our farms profitable, and the question of keeping the boys there will solve itself.
Successful farming is an individual, economic problem. The farm is a combination of enterprises, and their individual organization will determine, in a large measure, its profitableness. Sufficient area and a proper organization of well-selected farm enterprises to permit the maximum use of men, horses and machinery, are the essential characteristics of the most successful farmer.
Successful farms are the direct result of teaching by experts. This is another strong argument for the services of a county demonstration agent.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Education
What keywords are associated?
Profitable Farming
Farm Education
Rural Youth Retention
Agricultural Training
County Demonstration Agent
What entities or persons were involved?
Farm Boys
County Demonstration Agent
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Teaching Profitable Farming Principles To Retain Rural Youth
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Agricultural Education And Expert Guidance
Key Figures
Farm Boys
County Demonstration Agent
Key Arguments
Farming Requires Teaching Fundamental Principles For Profitability
Lack Of Training Causes Farm Boys To Leave For Other Work
Moderate Sized Farms Provide Employment And Incentives To Stay
Profitable Farms Solve Youth Retention Issues
Successful Farming Involves Proper Organization Of Enterprises And Resources
Expert Teaching Via County Agents Leads To Successful Farms