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Extension Projects: 1924, W.F. Kumlien
Extension Projects: 1924, W.F. Kumlien
SDSU Extension Circulars
This circular contains an outline of the projects or activities carried on by the Extension Service of the South Dakota State College. These projects represent the combined efforts of cooperating farmers and extension workers to formulate plans that, when put into action, will meet the most urgent local and sectional problems of the state pertaining to agriculture and the rural home. This information is designed for the use of community committeemen, country farm bureau directors, extension agents, and other in planning programs of work for 1924.
Garden And Strawberry Clubs, A. Ford
Garden And Strawberry Clubs, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
The purpose of this leaflet is to give a better understanding of garden and strawberry clubs for the boys and girls of South Dakota. After receiving an explanation of what these clubs are, who are eligible, what is expected of members and local leaders, what is available from the Extension Service at Brookings, and educational and financial advantages gained by the members, we feel that the leaders will be in a better position to accept or reject this club work in their respective communities.
Handbook For Local Leaders Of Boys' And Girls' Clubs, P. Scarboro, M. Kiethline
Handbook For Local Leaders Of Boys' And Girls' Clubs, P. Scarboro, M. Kiethline
SDSU Extension Circulars
This circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, addresses the leaders of the Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs and the requirements in which the individual would have to meet. This handbook was created during 1922.
Food Club Cap And Apron, A. Linfield
Food Club Cap And Apron, A. Linfield
SDSU Extension Circulars
This circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, provides information in regards to the creation of food club cap and apron in the Home Economics Department during 1922.
Plans For The Club Member's Garden, A. Ford
Plans For The Club Member's Garden, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
You have enrolled in the Boys’ and Girls’ Garden Club work and we are proud of you. Your parents and your neighbors also should be proud of you, for they know you want to learn, to produce, and make money or you wouldn’t have joined. When you enrolled in this garden club work, you took a big responsibility upon yourself. You have a lot of hard work before you, but it will be fun, too, that is, if you are as interested in your garden work as you should be. Always keep I mind that there are other members of …
May Garden Activities, A. Ford
May Garden Activities, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, it addresses garden activities that took place in the Horticulture Forestry department during the year 1922.
Garden Pests And Diseases, A. Ford
Garden Pests And Diseases, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
There are hundreds of species of insects and hundreds of different plant diseases that attack our garden crops here in South Dakota. They are always in danger from these. This being the case there is but one thing for each garden club member to do and that is to learn the best way to get rid of the pest before the pest comes. If you’ll do that you will always be ready and the boy or girl who is ready in a case like this is going to win out.
July Garden Activities, A. Ford
July Garden Activities, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
This is the month that you will have to do the most studying on how to keep every square yard of your garden working for you. Many rows of your earlier crops including peas, lettuce, radish, onions, and spinach will have born their crop and be lying idle by this time. The question now is, what shall I put in those vacant rows? Here are some suggestions that may help you.
Garden Seed Beds And Seeding, A. Ford
Garden Seed Beds And Seeding, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, addresses garden seed beds and seeding techniques used in the Horticulture Forestry department during the year 1922.
Preparation Of Vegetables For Exhibit, A. Ford
Preparation Of Vegetables For Exhibit, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
In this circular, created by the Agricultural Extension Service at South Dakota State College, it addresses the preparation process of vegetables for exhibit that takes place in the Horticulture Forestry department during the year 1922
Late Spring Management Of The New Strawberry Bed, A. Ford
Late Spring Management Of The New Strawberry Bed, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
One of the most essential things in successful strawberry growing is a proper amount of the right kind of cultivation. No boy or girl club member can ever expect to break club yield records without cultivation (hoeing) his patch. Why is it that cultivation is so necessary in strawberry growing? There are four principal reasons, and they are taken up separately below. (See more in text).
Planting The Strawberry Bed, A. Ford
Planting The Strawberry Bed, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
You have probably ordered your plants by this time and would, undoubtedly, want to know how much ground to prepare for them. In speaking of strawberry beds we will use the square rods as the unit area. The number of plants necessary for a square rod of ground depends entirely upon the planting system you choose to use. There are three common systems of planting and training strawberry beds, namely, (1) the hill system, (2) the hedge row system, (3) and the matted row system. These are taken up separately below. (See more in text).
Planning The Strawberry Patch, A. Ford
Planning The Strawberry Patch, A. Ford
SDSU Extension Circulars
You will receive this circular early in March. This is much too early to do any outside work on your strawberry path. It is not too early, however, to do a list of valuable planning. In the first place we want you to go into this thing to win. It is going to take a lot of hard work and some worry, but we believe you are made of the right stuff to win or you would not have enrolled in this club. As a rule only winner are found in boys and girls club work and it is now …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Dairy Clubs, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Dairy Clubs, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Dairy clubs under proper leadership are organized by and for the boys and girls, having for their object:
1. The elimination of inferior dairy cattle.
2. A means of income to the boy or girl.
3. To create interest and pride in ownership.
4. More efficient and economical feeding.
5. To demonstrate the superiority of good purebred dairy cattle.
6. To emphasize the importance of dairy products in the diet.
Not all dairy clubs will attain all of these objects in a single year. The work is arranged so that it may be carried on for a number of years, …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Potato Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Potato Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations
1. Any junior 10 to 18 years, inclusive, may enter.
2. Each club shall have at least five members and a local leader.
3. Enrollments close May first.
4. Each member plants, cares for and markets the potatoes from his plot.
5. Size of plot, minimum 1/8 acre, maximum 5 acres.
6. Instruction relative to seed selection, treatment for diseases, preparation of the ground, planting, care, harvesting and storage, will be sent to each member by the State Club Leader.
7. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps a careful record and makes reports as called for. At …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Garden Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Garden Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations
1. Any Junior between the ages of 10 and 18 years, inclusive, may enter.
2. Each club shall have at least five members and local leader.
3. Enrollments close May 1.
4. Each member plants, cares for and markets or conserves the vegetables from his garden plot.
5. Size of garden: Minimum 2 sq. rds. Maximum, 5 acres.
6. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps a record and makes a report. At the close of the project he makes his final report and writes a story.
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Corn Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Corn Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations
1. Any Junior between the ages of 10 and 18 years may enter.
2. Enrollments close May 1.
3. A club shall consist of not less than five members and local leader.
4. Each member shall plant not less than one acre.
5. Not more than o::rn breed of corn shall be planted by a club member.
6. Letters of instruction will be sent to each member regarding the testing of seed corn, preparation of the ground, planting, care, selection and care of seed and selection for exhibit purposes.
7. Periodical reports are to be made as called for …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Poultry Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Poultry Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations
1. Any Junior 10 to 18 years, inclusive, may enter.
2. Enrollments close March 1.
3. Number of pure bred eggs set: Minimum, 30. Maximum, 200.
4. A club shall consist of not less than five members and local leader.
5. Instructions relative to the selection, care and feeding will be sent to each member from time to time.
6. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps an accurate record, makes reports as called for, writes a story of his work at the close of the project and makes an exhibit at the community or county fair.
7. …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sow-Litter Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sow-Litter Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
The demand for more and a better grade of hogs is heard throughout the entire agricultural section of our country. This can be accomplished through careful selection and breeding, followed by the proper methods of feeding and care. Club boys and girls can do much toward bringing this about by entering the sow-litter club. Not only will they find the work profitable but they will become interested in animal life and the production of quality in pork as well as quantity.
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Baby Beef Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Baby Beef Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
The raising and feeding of Baby Beef is the one big coming project in South Dakota. The material increase in the value of farm land is making it impossible to keep feeders to the age of 2 to 3 years before finishing them for market. By careful selection, breeding, feeding, and care an animal can be brought to early maturity and placed on the market in prime condition at from 15 to 20 months of age and bring a higher price per pound than older steers. By marketing beef at the baby stage, much valuable feed is saved on the …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Baby Beef Club Home Record Book, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Baby Beef Club Home Record Book, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
The growing of baby beef is one of the great industries of South Dakota. You will find the work for Junior Farmers very interesting, of good profit, and a job that will help you succeed in the future. A number of special prizes will be offered, but we want you to join for the work itself, and not that you may win a prize. Join with five or more boys and girls, form a club, organize, choose a local leader, and start a special achievement project.
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sheep Club Record Book, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sheep Club Record Book, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations
1. Any junior 10 to 18 years inclusive, may enter.
2. Enrollments close November 1.
3. Each member must have not less than two or more than ten head of breeding ewes, to enter.
4. A club shall consist of not less than five members.
5. Pure bred ewes should be adhered to where possible. Each club shall conform to a uniform breed.
6. A fund may be created by the club thru taxing a given amount per ewe, for the purpose of purchasing a club ram.
7. Ram may be disposed of by club after breeding season closes. …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Potato Club Record Book, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Potato Club Record Book, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations of the Club
1. Any junior 10 to 18 years inclusive may enter.
2. Each club shall have at least five members and a local leader.
3. Enrollments close May 1.
4. Each member plants, cares for and markets the potatoes from his plot.
5. Size of plot, minimum % acre, maximum 5 acres.
6. Instructions relative to seed selection, treatment for diseases, preparation of the ground, planting, care, harvesting and storage, will be sent to each member by the State Club Leader.
7. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps a careful record, and makes reports as …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Poulry Club Record Book, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Poulry Club Record Book, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations of the Club
1. Any junior 10 to 18 years, inclusive, may enter.
2. Enrollments close April 1.
3. Number of pure bred eggs set, minimum, 30, maximum, 200.
4. A club shall consist of not less than five members and local leader.
5. Instructions relative to the selection, care and feeding will be sent to each member from time to time.
6. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps an accurate record, makes reports as called for, writes a story of his work at the close of the project and makes an exhibit at the community or …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sheep Club, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sheep Club, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Not until the last two years has the sheep raiser come into his own. With the present high prices of mutton and wool there can be no better opportunity offered boys and girls of South Dakota than to get into the production of these commodities. There is a serious shortage. The raising of sheep requires less time, expense, and room than does that of any other kind of stock. “A small flock on every farm” is the slogan for South Dakota club members. This will be the result of good club work, and we hope to see one or more …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sow-Litter Club Record Book, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Sow-Litter Club Record Book, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
Regulations of the Club
1. Any boy or girl between the ages of 10 to 18 years, inclusive, may enter.
2. Enrollments close November 1.
3. Each club shall consist of at least five members.
4. Each member shall procure a purebred brood-sow of his own selection, breed and care for her and her litter according to instructions.
5. Each member will receive instructions each month from the assistant state club leaders and extension specialists relative to the care and feeding of the sow and litter.
6. Each member does his work, follows instructions, keeps a record, and makes reports. …
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Songs And Yells, C. Larsen
Boys' And Girls' Club Work: Songs And Yells, C. Larsen
SDSU Extension Circulars
This circulation was created by the Agricultural Extension Service of South Dakota State College consists of several songs in which were performed by the 4-H during 1918.
Boys' And Girls' Club Work, A. G. Morton
Boys' And Girls' Club Work, A. G. Morton
SDSU Extension Circulars
What is Club Work? It is an organized effort to awaken the interest of boys and girls in agriculture and industrial problems, to induce them to increase the wealth of the community by the production and conservation of grain and meats and vegetables through club activities and to train their hands and minds by practice and instruction in various field and home projects.