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Domestic News December 15, 1945

Jackson Advocate

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi

What is this article about?

Colored farmers with small acreages in several areas are cooperatively purchasing tractors and heavy machinery, as individual buys are uneconomical, per USDA reports from state extension directors. (Dateline: Washington).

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FARMERS BUY
COOPERATIVELY

WASHINGTON - (SNS) - Because their small farms do not warrant the purchase of tractors and other heavy farm machinery on an individual basis, colored farmers in several areas who operate small acreages are buying their equipment cooperatively,

according to reports received by the U. S. Department of Agriculture from State Extension Service directors.

When small acreages do not warrant the purchase of tractors and other heavy farm machinery on an individual basis, colored farmers in several areas who operate small acreages are buying their equipment cooperatively, according to reports received by the U. S. Department of Agriculture from State Extension Service directors.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture Economic

What keywords are associated?

Cooperative Buying Colored Farmers Small Acreages Farm Machinery Usda Reports

Where did it happen?

Several Areas

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Several Areas

Event Details

Colored farmers operating small acreages are buying tractors and other heavy farm machinery cooperatively because individual purchases are not warranted, according to reports received by the U. S. Department of Agriculture from State Extension Service directors.

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