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Editorial
August 15, 1929
Gadsden County Times
Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida
What is this article about?
The editorial expresses cautious optimism about the newly created Federal Farm Board, highlighting its experienced leadership and the need for collective organization in agriculture to match other industries, with emphasis on controlling production.
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New Farm Board May Help
There seems to be a tendency generally to withhold judgment about the good results which the newly-created Federal Farm Board may secure for the farmers. The farmers themselves seem to be rather skeptical about getting much out of it, although it appears that more confidence is developing since the board has gotten into action.
The Board is composed of experienced and pretty level headed fellows. This is especially true of the chairman. The fact that he was the $100,000-a-year head of the harvester trust is complete evidence that he has ability. He seems to be exercising that ability for the farmers. In a speech the other night he said, among other things:
"Why is agriculture, as an industry not keeping pace with other industries in the general progress of the country? In my judgment, the answer can be stated briefly. Agriculture has operated as an individual enterprise competing with organized effort in other industries--individual action and planning as compared with collective thinking and acting.
"The marked tendency in other industries is toward larger groups in which many minds collectively determine policies and plans and follow them through."
This sounds like good sense. We hope this board will keep constantly in mind that one of the first essentials in the farm situation is to control the production.
There seems to be a tendency generally to withhold judgment about the good results which the newly-created Federal Farm Board may secure for the farmers. The farmers themselves seem to be rather skeptical about getting much out of it, although it appears that more confidence is developing since the board has gotten into action.
The Board is composed of experienced and pretty level headed fellows. This is especially true of the chairman. The fact that he was the $100,000-a-year head of the harvester trust is complete evidence that he has ability. He seems to be exercising that ability for the farmers. In a speech the other night he said, among other things:
"Why is agriculture, as an industry not keeping pace with other industries in the general progress of the country? In my judgment, the answer can be stated briefly. Agriculture has operated as an individual enterprise competing with organized effort in other industries--individual action and planning as compared with collective thinking and acting.
"The marked tendency in other industries is toward larger groups in which many minds collectively determine policies and plans and follow them through."
This sounds like good sense. We hope this board will keep constantly in mind that one of the first essentials in the farm situation is to control the production.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Farm Board
Agriculture Organization
Collective Planning
Production Control
Harvester Trust
What entities or persons were involved?
Federal Farm Board
Chairman Of The Board
Harvester Trust
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Federal Farm Board And Collective Organization In Agriculture
Stance / Tone
Cautiously Optimistic And Supportive
Key Figures
Federal Farm Board
Chairman Of The Board
Harvester Trust
Key Arguments
Farmers Are Skeptical But Confidence Is Growing
Board Composed Of Experienced Leaders
Agriculture Lags Due To Individual Vs. Collective Action
Need For Larger Groups To Determine Policies Collectively
Control Production Is Essential For Farm Situation