Massey College Herd-Testing Course

Northern Advocate, 3 June 1939, Page 9

Massey College HerdTesting Course

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue which emphasises the way in which a young dairy farmer seeking to improve his_ knowledge of the occupation which he intends to make his life job can do so whilst at the same time earning good wages. The herd testing organisation offers him that advantage. The very nature of the herd tester’s work takes him on to some of the best farms in every district. If he is a keen observer. and a good talker, bis intimate contacts with the farmer will ensure his learning the very latest methods and ideas, and if he stays as a herd tester for a few seasons, varying his districts, he will amass a fund of farm lore that will stand him in good stead when he goes back to the home farm or starts out on his own account. This opportunity enables a young farmer to “stretch his wings” and he will return to the home farm with a tar wider knowledge and with a confidence in his own ability not usually; obtained by remaining at home. The contacts made, and the experiences j gained definitely imbue the young farmer with the desire to try out the ideas he has picked up. In many cases an experience as a herd tester has saved a good man to the dairying industry. Herd testing work is interesting. It calis for a man of character and its very nature means that a young man’s interests are widened by association with progressive people. The country boy with an intimate knowledge of farm work is the ideal material for a herd tester, because he understands the farmer’s viewpoint. Given the necessary training and some tact he will find the job one that will stimulate his imagination. Any young farmer who contemplates taking the short testing course should first of all get In touch with the secretary of the Herd Testing Association in his district, who will inform him what prospects are available for testing officers during the coming season, and also the rates of pay, etc. 663

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