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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.