Benefits of Farm Organizations: Quality Control, Higher Prices, & Advice

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Benefits of Farm Organizations: Quality Control, Higher Prices, & Advice,

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FARM ORGANIZATIONS
Discussion of benefits of belonging to Pure Milk Association, including rules for milk production guaranteed good price. Association required 3.5% butter fat & premium price for milk with more butter fat. Benefits of Farm Bureau also noted. DeKalb County was home of 1st Farm Bureau in Il. Farmers worked together for farm legislation. Farm Bureau advisor helped solve problems with crop disease, etc. Farm Bureau publications helped farmer also.