Data from Indiana Farm Flocks

Abstract

Since the spring of 1915 demonstration farm poultry flocks have been cooperating with the Poultry Division of the Purdue Agricultural Extension Department. The purpose of this work was to demonstrate poultry management as well as secure data on these flocks.

The original idea was to cooperate with any general farmer who would keep a detailed record and improve his poultry methods. The kind or quality of stock or equipment made no difference. At present, however, farms are selected where there is already good stock and equipment or a willingness to provide such immediately. Commercial or specialized poultry farms are not included since 90% of the poultry products of Indiana comes from general farm flocks and these need improved methods most.

The County Agricultural Agent selects a farm having suitable qualifications but it must be approved by a Purdue representative. A definite contract is signed in duplicate in which the farmer . . .