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Show County Agent's Column Extension work In Millard County Coun-ty is planned cooperatively with local agriculture and home economic econo-mic leaders. The work accomplished accom-plished the past year was largely due to the fine help given by these local leaders. Farmers in all communities of the county were assisted with crop production problems. .One hundred and eighty-three farmers were assisted as-sisted in obtaining improved seed of various field crops. The family food supply was stressed. One thousand eight hundred and seventy-five families received some as-csistance as-csistance on garden and small fruit crops. Varieties to plant were suggested, seed located, insect in-sect control instructions stressed, prunning demonstration given, and storage and canning problems solved. sol-ved. The demand for additional feed encouraged increased seedings of alfalfa, corn, barley, rye, sorghums, beets, and other feed crops. Potato acreage remained about the same. Better seed and better cultural practices are helping to increase crop yields. For several years a definite livestock live-stock program has been followed in Millard County. This program has a two fold purpose. (1) To increase in-crease production by improvement in the quality of livestock. (2) To increase production through better feeding, care and management. Nine-eight families were directly assisted in obtaining 57 range bulls, and 96 better breeding females. fe-males. 10 registered dairy bulls and 12 dairy cows or heifers; 12 registered boars and 10 registered sows and gilts; and 4 registered rams and 10 registered ewes. A number of poultry growers were assisted in locating chicks and poults. Indirectly a much larger group were benefited by these better bet-ter breeding animals. Staff members from the State College assisted in giving instructions instruc-tions on better feeding, care and management to more than 200 farmers far-mers who attended meetings. Through the fine cooperation of the State Veterinarian, poultry, hog, sheep, and horse owners had out-breaks of livestock diseases checked with a minimum of loss. Sixty eight farmers asked for and received assistance on problems pro-blems of land use based on soil type and classification. Proper use of irrigation water and better irri- gation practices were stressed. Farmers have been urged to obtain ownership of water used on their farms. Assistance was given in the purchase of 2000 shares during 1944. Experiment Station staff members gave technical assistance on both irrigation and drainage problems. j Seven farmers and two organized groups planted 4435 trees obtained ! from the State College nursery. Fire prevention demonstrations were given before 675 people and 362 families cooperated in following follow-ing fire prevention instructions. Extension Service employees were able to furnish 426 farmers some of their labor needs. Five hundred and fifty-six workers were placed with these farmers to November Nov-ember 1. Machinery was located and needed adjustments made to better utilize labor and machinery. |