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Show New Jersey Farmer Termed Hardest Working Man in Stale On the basis of the working day's length, the title of hardest working work-ing man in New Jersey can be con-ferted con-ferted on the average farmer in the Garden state, declares the state department de-partment of agriculture. Figures cited by the department show that as of June 1 New Jersey Jer-sey farm operators were working an average of 12 hours daily, which adds up to a 72-hour week, excluding ex-cluding time devoted to Sunday chores. During harvesting opera- I tions, particularly in July and Au-gust, Au-gust, longer working days are In I store for farmers. A farmer's week adds up to a 72-hour 72-hour period contrasted to a factory employee's regular work week of 40 hours. Then, too, according to the department, whenever a day's work is lost on a farm the output of 12 hours is Involved whereas only an eight-hour day is lost when a city plant shuts down. No report of the number of hours per day worked by farniers tin estimate the time spent on Sun days and holidays when, a, on any other day. chores such a, feeding livestock, milking and other job! must be done on a farm regarding of the day of the week gard!css A year ago, when the war .hii waged, New Jersey farmer, 12.J hour, a day at work. P |
