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Domestic News June 15, 1942

The Wilmington Morning Star

Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

A. N. Worley, a demonstration farmer in Graham County's Atoah section, succeeds with diversified farming including poultry, dairy, vegetables, bees, and cattle, generating steady income, per farm agent W. B. Wiggins.

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Diversified Farming
Pays, Graham Man Says

ROBBINSVILLE.
June 14.-A. N. Worley, demonstration farmer of the Atoah section of Graham county, believes in diversified farming, reports W. B. Wiggins, farm agent.

He keeps 200 White Leghorn hens from which he receives some cash every week. Also he keeps from three to five dairy cows and sells milk and butter to local families every month of the year.

In addition, he raises potatoes, beans, and other vegetables for sale and keeps 20 stands of bees from which he sells honey at certain seasons. To complete this well-rounded program, he raises and sells a few beef cattle each year.

What sub-type of article is it?

Agriculture

What keywords are associated?

Diversified Farming Graham County Atoah Section White Leghorn Hens Dairy Cows Bees Honey Beef Cattle

What entities or persons were involved?

A. N. Worley W. B. Wiggins

Where did it happen?

Robbinsville, Graham County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Robbinsville, Graham County

Event Date

June 14

Key Persons

A. N. Worley W. B. Wiggins

Outcome

diversified farming pays off through weekly cash from 200 white leghorn hens, monthly sales of milk and butter from three to five dairy cows, sales of potatoes, beans, and other vegetables, seasonal honey sales from 20 stands of bees, and annual sales of a few beef cattle.

Event Details

A. N. Worley, demonstration farmer of the Atoah section of Graham county, believes in diversified farming, as reported by farm agent W. B. Wiggins.

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