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ADEQUATE CAPITAL IS
INCREASING IMPORTANCE
Adequate capital is of increasing importance in maintaining high production of vitally needed farm products, according to J. Rodes B Brown, Jr, cashier of Rappahannock Nat’l Bank, who represents the Virginia Bankers Association as Rappahannock County Agricultural Key Banker.
“Operating a successful farm today requires a much larger investment than it did a few years ago," he said. “The average Virginia farm is larger than it was ten years ago. In the face of the shortage of farm labor, this means that more of the work must he done by machinery.
“High levels of production are necessary not only to provide the basic commodities the world needs, but also to justify the large investment m modern agriculture. In recent months, farmers have been faced with rising costs of the things they buy and lower prices of the things they sell. Production is the key to
New Pasture
Leaflet Available
“Here’s How to Seed That Pasture” is the title of a newly prepared leaflet now available from county agents or from the agronomy department at VPI.
The leaflet advises farmers to take soil samples now and send them to the agronomy department for analysis. Apply the amount of lime needed at least 30 days before seeding, and plow or disk it into the soil.
The soil test also will give an indication of the amount and analysis of fertilizer needed.
The leaflet also gives suggestions on what and when to seed, and other tips for top pastures.
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