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December 12, 1868

Met at Roger B.Farquhars - a pretty full
meeting. In our investigation we found the
Spring-house in fine order, the garden plowed up
in ridges - the flowers in the pit looking green and
pretty. The stock sheep were very comfortably protected
from the weather by a pine bough shelter-
the fat sheep were very fine, as were also the hogs-
the beaves would require considerable grain. The
wheat was covered by a slight snow, but we were told
that it looked very well. An assistant corn house was
necessary to hold the crop of corn.

The following questions were asked:

1. What is the price for cutting wood? .75cts

2. Will it pay to fatten little cattle? Keep them over.

3. Would you put away pork at 10cts to sell in bacon? No.
What shall I do to a colt that has something like ringworm
on its fet joints? White-lead, white wash, Fish brine,
kerosene oil were recommended.

Is lime a good dressing for an orchard? Yes,

What is the customary way to measure corn? By the
half lbs measure, or by the flour lbs 3 1/3 times filled.

How many of you board your hands? 2 board them,
6 board some and allowance some, 5 find allowance
to all--

Will turning a cow dry, influence her milking qualities?
Yes.

What is the best food for milch-cows? Corn meal
and wheat bran mixed.

Would you plow corn-stubble this Fall to plant
corn in the spring? Majority advise not.