N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

New Zealand Journal of Agriculture, Volume 62, Issue 5, 15 May 1941, Page 369

N.Z. Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs

Edited \ by

S. Freeman,

g Dominion Organizing Secretary I

Scheme for Young Farmers ' To Carry Out Vital Work

Y.F.C. Experimented Projects

FIELD experimental work' is the last stage of agricultural research before it becomes farming practice. .It is therefore of direct interest to farmers, particularly as it is here that the practical aspects of farming problems are most closely considered. Field experiments are the critical stage through which the results from the laboratory and plant breeding station. must pass so that they may be placed 'with confidence before the farming community. It is only natural, therefore, that, most farmers are keenly interested in field trials, and this interest is shown in the multitude ’of very necessary simple demonstrations which most of them carry out at some time or another. A common trial of this nature is to miss a ' strip when ' topdressing pasture so that the effect of the fertiliser used may be roughly evaluated. A more detailed type of field trial is the observational experiment of which hundreds have been laid down over New Zealand by officers of the Fields Division . on a common basis to give very necessary information over a wide range of soils and climates. Pasture topdressing experiments, pasture species and strains trials and trials with subterranean clover lend themselves admirably to this method of approach. Most crop trials need to be more complex and so arranged that yield figures- may be obtained, and there are a multitude of simple and highly complex designs for this work. Perhaps the most difficult type of trial is the accurate pasture experiment from which yield figures or stock records are required, and the perfect technique for many problems of this nature has not yet been devised.

Examples of Problems The essential character of such work is reflected in the increased' numbers of experiments and widened scope of investigations which have arisen as a result of .the constantly changing agricultural problems caused by the war. A few examples of such problems are given below. (1) The search for substitute fertilisers due to the partial or complete cutting off of overseas supplies. Experiments with serpentine superphosphate which, if successful, might result in a saving of 25 per cent, of imported phosphate, have been laid down all over New Zealand and on pastures and all types of crops. Similarly, work has been undertaken with potash-con-taining material, such as seaweed and the rock “glauconite,” in an endeavour to find material which will satisfactorily replace 30 per cent, potash salts. (2) The quest for immediate information concerning new farming ventures of direct importance to the war effort. At the moment, trials with linen flax have special preference on this account, and we are urgently in need of information, particularly in respect of the best varieties for each district. In addition 'to this, our knowledge of the optimum rate of seeding and manuring, the best, method of sowing and numerous other practical problems connected with the growing of the crop is far from complete. There is also a need for a wide survey by mean of “pilot” plots to determine the districts in which linen . flax production may be , safely expanded.

(3) The need to make present information more widely known to the farmer by means of demonstrational trials. The nature of this work permits simple trials, and is 'just as important as projects which are more strictly experimental in the sense that the results cannot be satisfactorily predicted. (4) The need to prosecute field trials of newly bred, selected or introduced varieties of pasture plants and crops in order to find out their value as rapidly as possible and to discover the factors which will govern their distribution and practical use.

(5) The search for methods of avoiding loss caused by diseases and insect pests. Work in connection with the control of club-root disease of swedes and turnips has met with encouraging results, as the effects of the disease have been considerably lessened with the use of “mercurated phosphate.” Investigations into the control of “blind-seed disease” of ryegrass which causes low germination of the seed crop are proceeding.

Where the Y.F.C.

Can Assist

. Instructors in agriculture have been called upon to perform a multitude of additional tasks since the war began, and they now find it impossible, in many instances, to devote sufficient time to experimental work. Such work is vital, and it has therefore been suggested that the keen young farmers of the Dominion would assist themselves and their country by giving assistance in research projects. The scheme outlined below has been drawn up with this end in view, but it can only be a success with the wholehearted co-operation and maximum effort on the part of all members who participate. Although the greatest amount of assistance that can be given will be given, yet the essential nature of the scheme is to get results with the minimum of technical supervision.

This is an effort in which each member is individually responsible'for the success or failure' of his trial. He will therefore have to be both keen and intelligent, and be prepared to solve his minor problems and complications himself with the application of common sense and farming practice. After careful consideration of the matter the Department is confident that the Y.F.C. organisation will not fall down on the highly responsible job it has agreed to undertake.

Types of Trials Proposed The policy of this work should be

to have a minimum number of pro-

jects, so that each can have a large number of experiments of the same type devoted to it. ' One large-scale trial 'is of limited application, while we need a considerable number of small trials before satisfactory results can be secured. However, the diversity of farming types throughout New Zealand necessitates a rather large number of projects,, but each district or club should as far as possible confine itself to one type of trial and lay down as many of these as possible. The following proposed trials have already been distributed to District Secretaries. (1) PASTURE SPECIES AND STRAINS TRIALS. These trials have four main objects, namely:— (a) To compare red and white clovers in various districts as sward constituents. (b) To try out two types of white clover bred by the Grasslands Division, Palmerston North. (c) To compare two types of ryegrass bred at the same place. (d) To demonstrate the fallacy of “cheap” seeds. y . (2) OBSERVATIONAL TOPDRESSING TRIALS ON PASTURE. Essentially, these compare the relative merits of three forms of phosphate with and without lime. Superphosphate is the standard. Compared with this is “silico-super” (or serpentine superphosphate) and basic slag or, preferably, reverted super; in the former case the superphosphate is mixed with serpentine, and in the latter with burnt lime, and it will be seen that if the resulting product should be as efficient, weight for weight, as superphosphate a . considerable saving of phosphate is possible. Liming also adds to the efficiency of

phosphate utilisation, and can replace the latter to a considerable extent in many circumstances.

(3) WHEAT TRIALS.

Crop trials are necessarily more complex than the above, but much of this complication is more apparent than real. (a) ,Wheat Variety Trials.— The most essential trial is with the recentlyintroduced “Holdfast” variety, which is compared with Hunters types and Dreadnought. (b) Wheat Manorial Trials.— rate of application trial (no manure, super -J cwt. per acre, super 1 cwt., super li cwt.) is aimed to discover the possibility .of reducing the superphosphate application to wheat without materially affecting yield. (4) LINEN FLAX TRIALS. . (a) Linen Flax Varieties. These are essential trials which should be carried out by as many clubs as possible. (b) Linen Flax Manures and Rate of Seeding’. rate of seeding trial is most easily carried out on a small scale. In addition to the above, it is proposed to outline trials with turnips and swedes, with rape and chou moeilier and with lupins and peas! An opportunity will also be given to estaolish small areas of sugar beet for those districts interested in this crop. As a final word to all who are undertaking trials, we do request that you examine all sowing instructions carefully and take every interest in the preparation of regular and detailed reports. Many difficulties which seem insuperable at first will vanish with a closer study of the problem. There is a job to be done, and here is your chance to show your ability to carry it through successfully.

—Crop Experimentalist.

Value of Y.F.C. Experimental Projects

IT is interesting and gratifying to be able to state that wherever I have had the opportunity to discuss the proposed Y.F.C. Experimental Scheme at club, district committee and council meetings, the general opinion has been that its introduction will result in a definite contribution to the knowledge of individual members and to the work of the Y.F.C. movement as a whole. It is considered that, from the individual and club standpoint, the scheme will do much to develop powers of observation, thereby giving an increased interest in the particular crop and phase of experimental work carried

out. The practical" value of the work as an aid to farming knowledge is also a factor that should lead to its encouragement. The scheme provides work of a practical nature that can be undertaken by many members who find it difficult to take a prominent part in other club activities. The possibilities and scope of the scheme are wide, and in addition to doing work of national importance and directly assisting in solving some of the many problems with which they and their fellow farmers are confronted, members undertaking the . experiments on behalf of their clubs will have the satisfaction of realising

that they are doing something to help keep their own organisation alive and give it further opportunity to justify its existence. It is hoped that clubs will take up the scheme wholeheartedly and do as much as possible to ensure its success. The ‘onus of giving publicity and assistance to the scheme has been placed on the district committees, and full particulars of the projects and their application can be obtained by the hon. secretaries of clubs from their district Y.F.C. secretary. —Organising Secretary.

Y.F.C. Patriotic Ball at Stratford

r T _, O assist the recent Queen Carnival TO assist the recent Queen Carnival t ■ Taranak j combined A ertort in laranaKi, me commneu Young Farmers Clubs m the Central Taranaki district held a Patriotic Ball in the Stratford Town Hall. The ball was a marked success, more than £4O being taken at the door. As most of the “sit-down” supper was provided by members of the Women’s Institute, the expenses were very, light.

The duties of Ms.C. were capably discharged by of Messrs. were capably discharged by Messrs. I. S. Harper (District chairman), G. Burgham (Dis- . trict Vice-Chairman), and W. Pitcairn. The Stratford Queen, Miss Grace Rankin, and Mr. Robins, Chairman of the Patriotic Appeal Committee, were present. Mr. Robins thanked the Young Farmers for their splendid effort, and referred to the good work done by the Y.F.C. District Secretary.

The table decorations, arranged by The table decorations, were excepMrs. Heslop, of Stratford, were exceptionally fine. Members of the Y.F.C. District Executive met in the afternoon and carried out all necessary preparations for the evening, making a particularly good job of the floor. Some very eulogistic remarks were passed about the ball, and the Young Farmers’ Clubs’ members and executive are to be congratulated on their effort.

Kakepuku Y.F.C. Calf Rearing Competition

By W. G. NEiLL, Jnr. Chairman, Kakepuku, Y.F.C.

THE Kakepuku Club is extremely fortunate in having so many of the older farmers of the district actively interested in its work, and it was with the idea of encouraging better rearing of calves by Y.F.C. members . that Mr. G. S. Clarke offered to donate z a Challenge Cup for competition in calf-rearing under the following rules:— (1) Allowances: 80 -per cent, of total to be shown if number in group exceeds 6. Minimum group of 4. (2) All calves kept from June 1 eligible. • (3) Calves to be judged on type 10 points, condition 70 points, bloom and skin 10 points, conformation of group 10 points. (4) Calves to be reared by nominators. . . ■ . (5) Calves to be judged first 10 days of March. ' -j (6) Records of amounts and types of food used must be kept. (7) All calves with one exception to be heifers. Steers ineligible.

(8) All calves must be hand fed. Messrs. A. Lancaster and J. S. Pattison, both highly respected calf judges in the district, consented to act as judges. Their awards were as fol- . lows:A. A. Rushbrook, 90 points, 1; G. F. Langdale, 881 points, 2; Ray Bros., 88 points, 3.

The competition was keenly contested by a large number of members, and the judges paid tribute to the excellence of the calves brought forward. It is hoped that this type of competition may be adopted by other clubs, as its value to the dairying industry is only too apparent.

CORPORAL O. G. Fallow, who was a student at Canterbury ' Agricultural College, Lincoln, before volunteering for overseas service, has been awarded the Diploma of Agriculture. Corporal Fallow has also been awarded two special prizes of the college, the W. • B. Cunningham Memorial Cup for dairying, and Matson and Company’s challenge cup for keenness and improvement. He also shares with two other students the honour of winning Wright,, Stephenson and Company’s

Y.F.C. Soldier's Distinction

challenge cup for excellence in farm work, and Dalgety and Company’s challenge cup for shearing, shepherding and wool classing. Corporal Fallow, who is a son of Mr. A. M. Fallow, of Thornbury, was an active member of the Thornbury Young Farmers’ Club, and a little over two years ago was awarded the Lincoln College Old Boys’ Scholarship, open to all members of Young Farmers’ Clubs in the South Island. He completed his course at the college last November.

Among the Clubs: Reports on Activities

Western Southland. Dipton. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president, Mr. F. T. Mcßae; chairman, B. King ; secretary, W. B. ■ Wilson; Treasurer, B. Sinclair. . ’ \ Drummond.— lmpromptu speeches by members. Officers elected at annual meeting:— Advisory president, Mr. H. Hubber; chairman, D. Cowan; secretary and treasurer, I. H. Lindsay. Thornbury.— Annual . meeting. Officers elected —Advisory president, Mr. J. Linscott; chairman, T. McKenzie; secretary, J. I. Lindsay; treasurer, K. McKenzie.

Wyndham. Annual meeting. Officers elected Advisory president, Mr. E. Rabbidge; chairman, J. McLaren secretary and treasurer, E. Rabbidge. Eastern Southland. Balfour. — Lecture on “Pasture Management and Seed Mixtures.” . Five Rivers. — Business meeting: programme planned for the year. , Otama. Address by Mr. S. D. Blomfleld. The speaker outlined the best ways in which to utilise the present manure supplies available. . ,

South Otago. - Lawrence. Address by Mr. Stuart, , of Cawthron Institute. ; Warepa.— Talk by Mr. A. J. Christie on “The Maintenance and Repair of Farm Implements.”, . ' • 1 . Dunedin. Palmerston.— meeting. Office-bearers re-elected. ' - South Taieri. Two new members welcomed. Impromptu speeches by the following members—A. Drake (Wool Classing)'; R. Spencer

N.Z. Young Formers' Club in Egypt

(Home Guard); J. Neill , (Dairy Farming -in the Waikato). Officers elected, at annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. R. Henderson ; chairman, J. Wither; secretary and treasurer, J. A. Neill. . 'West Taieri. — Annual meeting. Officers electAdvisdry president, Mr. F'. D. Reid; chairman, A. V. Johnstone; secretary and treasurer, W. A. Young. North Otago. . Enfield. —Talk by Mr. 0. Loe on “The Care of Horses and their . Well-being,” followed .by general discussion. , South Canterbury. Geraldine. — Club to co-operate with the Farmers’ Union in a "tarpaulin-muster” for the Million Pounds . Appeal at the Winchester Show. Talk by Mr. C. S. Davies on "Farming in England.” ' Christchurch. Barfield.— meeting. Officers elected: —Advisory members, Messrs. C. 0. Redfern and R. S. Gunn ; chairman, R. M. Fechney; vice-chairman, A. McLachlan; secretary, L. P. McLaughlin; asst, secretary, K. H. Jarman. - Ellesmere.— meeting. Officers , electAdvisory president, Mr. G. W. R. . Osborne ; chairman, D. Hurford; secretary, W. T. Abbott; treasurer, A. Lambie. Springston.— meeting. Officers elected:Advisory president, Mr.' P. V. Bailey: chairman, C. Tyson; secretary, E. Opie; treasurer, C. Bailey. Teddington.— Annual meeting. Officers elected Chairman, J. F. Coop; secretary and treasurer, T. E. Streeter. Nelson. Murchison.— Annual meeting. Officers elected :Advisory president, Mr. C. Lynch ;. chairman, J. A. Thurlow ;L secretary, C. James; treasurer, S C. ■ Peacock. Mr. C. Rait presented the cup to H. Watson, winner of the pasture competition. At a previous meeting a talk was given by Mr. R. Nalder (an invalid soldier) on “Life in Egypt and India.” 7 ..r • ' . Marlborough. Blenheim.— Annual meeting. Officers elected :—Chairman, C. R. Laidlaw; vice-chairman, J. A. Middlemiss; secretary and treasurer, D. K. Mulligan. Moving pictures exhibited by Mr. W. G. G. Cuddon showing views of various mechanised farm implements on local farms, including some on club members’ farms.

Wairarapa. Carterton. meeting.- Officers ' elected : —Advisory president, Mr. G. E. Allen ; chairman, .J. Rose; secretary, B. Brassell ; . club reporter, T. Orr. Martinborough. Annual meeting; election of officers. Masterton.— Annual meeting. Officers elected Advisory president, Mr. V. Blatchford ; chairman, W. Cooper vice-chairman, C. A. McKay; secretary, W. D. Buick; treasurer, K. Donovan; club reporter, J. S. McKay; auditor, Mr. R. H. Williams. The proposed Y.F.C. experimental scheme was discussed, and also arrangements for the current year’s pro- . gramme. ' J Horowhenua. Otaki-Te Horo. -Talk on ‘‘Pasture Mixtures” by Mr. G. S. Robinson, a Department of . Agriculture. Tokomaru. Business meeting. .» Manawatu. Apiti.— Address by Mr. W. T. Pratt entitled (“A. Tour of England and Scotland at the outbreak of War.” Bunnythorpe.— Arrangements for annual dance. Talk, by Mr. H. A. Bayley, Inspector of Stock, on “How to Conduct a Post Mortem Examination.”' Officers elected at annual meeting Advisory president, Mr. J. Linklater; chairman, .R. E. Clevely; secretary and treasurer, C. S. Anderson. Feilding.— re stock judging competitions at Feilding A. and P. Show. .Club debate, “That j Feeding is of greater import- . ance than Breeding, in the Maintenance of Production in Livestock”; speakers, H. Raven, I). G. Colquhoun, R. Hamilton (affirmative), T. M. Henson, .N. E. Henson, T. Thurston (negative). The award was given th the negative team. Kairanga. — Short address by Mr. Ellworth about the Kairanga Bull Circle. Talk by Mr. Bailey on “Diseases in Stock.” At the previous meeting a discussion. took' place as. to whether women should be included in the Y.F.C. movement in New Zealand. It was decided to forward the following remit to the District Committee:“That. Women be included in the Y.F.C. Movement.” It was pointed out in support of this that young women are helping considerably on farms at the present time. The following officers were elected at the annual meeting:—Advisory president, Mr. N. P. Neilsen ; chairman, A. Neilsen ; secretary and treasurer, B. Sorensen.

Kimbolton Ki witea.— Annual meeting

Rongotea.Two new members elected. Mention made of successful Church Parade held at Anglican Church. Vote of sympathy with Mr. J. O’Connor on the loss of his brother. K. Redmayne appointed as temporary secretary while present secretary in Territorial Camp. Talk by Mr. C. C. Taylor, Palmerston North, on his observations while resident in Sweden. It was decided to submit Mr. Taylor’s name to the District Committee, to be added to the list of speakers available 'to clubs.. Officers elected at annual meeting:Advisory president. Mr. H. J. Lancaster ; chairman, G. Pearson ; secretary and treasurer, M. Huddleston. Wanganui. Bulls.—Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. R. : 0. Dalrymple; chairman, C. Orr ; secretary, S. G.' Avery : treasurer, C. Palmer. Club to endeavour to enrol younger members; scheme proposed to interest older farmers in club lectures, etc. Dance to be .arranged, with assistance of Junior Women’s Division, for members of Air Force at Ohakea R.N.Z.A.F. Station. Mangaweka.- -Business meeting, enrolment of new members. Officers elected at annual meeting : —Advisory president, Mr. G. N. Bramley; chairman, M. Gardner; secretary, N. I). Weston; treasurer, C. Dickson. A field day was held on Mr. A. L. Wheeler’s property, Leedstown, Marton; ■ Mr. Wheeler gave a very able and interesting demonstration on his stud Romney sheep. i Taihape. Annual meeting. Officers elected: Advisory president. Mr. W. Benson; chairman, J. Gilbert; secretary and treasurer, B. <♦ J. Collerton. The club held a very successful dog-trial on the Moawhango Collie Club’s grounds. There were two .classes, Hunterway and Short Head, 13 and 14 entries being received for these respectively. The judge, Mr. F. R. Cottrell, commented favourably on the standard of work put up and the keenness of the members. The profits from the activity were handed 'to the Patriotic Fund. Waimarino. — Annual meeting. Officers elected Advisory president, Mr. A. Scarrow; chairman, 0. Hammond; secretary and treasurer, I). G. Lynch. ’ ... Central Taranaki. Cardiff. — Annual meeting. Talk by Mr. G. A. Blake, Department of Agriculture, on "Manurial Trials,” followed by an interesting discussion. ' ■ : ’ North Taranaki. Hillsborough-Tarurutangi. Club debate, “Tractors v. Horses”; speakers, N. Warren, N. Sampson, D. Marsh, R. Dixon (horses), R. Meharry, E. Anderson, D. Martin, Keith and Ken Eichestead (tractors) . Officers elected at annual meeting Advisory president, Mr. A. Kain ; chairman, R. Meharry ; secretary, E. Anderson: treasurer, D. Marsh. Mangamahoe. — Annual meeting. Officers elected —Advisory president, Mr. A. H. Jordan ; chairman, B. B. Monk; secretary and treasurer, R. J. Jordan.

Mangorei. Field day on Mr. H. West’s property and “Meonstoke” farm. - Mr. West gave a demonstration on the breaking in of a young horse, and Mr. Perian, Manager, of “Meonstoke,” demonstrated the use of “teaser” rams on stud ewes, and took a test to show fertility of rams. Hints on sheep farming generally were also given.

Central Hawke’s Bay.

' Onga Onga.— Annual meeting. Election of officers, ’etc. Discussion .as to whether club should go into recess because of unsettled times decided to carry on with meetings and other activities as in the past.

Northern Hawke’s Bay.

Meeanee. — Business meeting. Arrangements for annual meeting,, etc. Impromptu debate “Hand-milking v. Machine-milking” won by the supporters of “machine-milking” by - a narrow margin.

— Annual meeting. Election of officers. Lecture by Mr.' F. Hudson, Wairoa, on ‘.‘Hydatids and Stock Ailments.” At the previous meeting Mr. D. .Stewart gave a talk on “Farm and Pasture Management.” Poverty Bay. Te Karaka. — Speeches’by club members (for Mr. Bull’s trophy) : —W. Pevreal (“Tea”) ; B. Campbell (“Why I work on a Farm”) ; H. Robertson ("Socks”) ; M. Campbell (“Carburettors”) ; C. Nesshausen (“Lucerne") ; A. Manuel. (“Rubber”) ; H. McLeod ("Public Speaking”) ; E. Trafford- (“Sweets”) ; J. Bayley (“Setting up Mower and ‘Plough”). Western Bay of Plenty. Kati Kati. -Business meeting. Arrangements for social. Pukehina. — Annual meeting. Officers elected:Advisory ' president, Mr. S. E. Winton; chairman, D. W. Shearer; secretary and treasurer, A. B. Gordon. Tauranga. — Arrangements for dance : fishing excursion to be held. Moving pictures exhibited by Mr. S. A. , Woods, comprising a variety of subjects'of local interest, including sword fishing, sports meetings, and the unveiling of a Maori Memorial at Motiti Island. Te Puke.— Annual meeting. Officers elected : Advisory president, Mr. D. S. Ross ; chairman, P. Nichol; secretary, I). Caldwell: | treasurer, J. Roderick. A remit to the District Committee was carried to the effect that the Y.F.C. stock judging competition at Te Puke Show be dropped in favour of an annual field day. Waihi High School? Business meeting; arrangements for talk at next meeting; discussions re visits i, to local farms. . < > <-" ■ : i Thames. .' <- • - ’■. Hauraki. — Annual meeting. Officers elected:— Advisory president, Mr. W. Cheale; vice-presi-dent, C. Townsend; club chairman, P. Martin; secretary and treasurer, J. C. Epps.. Impromptu debates to be held at next meeting. . Waikato. Cambridge. Field , day arranged. Members on active service to be presented by club with some token of esteem and appreciation. Talk by Mr. G. Walsh on “Character ..Building in Relation, to Farming.” Officers elected at annual meeting : —Advisory members, Messrs. A. Gasgoigne, A. D. Fisher, and G. Walsh ; chairman, A. Feisst ; vice-chairman, D. Clemow and G. Goodwin ; secretary, T. F. Turkington: treasurer, R. Giles. Kakepuku.— Annual meeting. Officers elected :—Advisory president, Mr. H. R. Clarke; chairman, W. G. Neill, jr. ; secretary and treasurer, J. Hughes: auditor, A. H. Smith. ‘Tahuna.— Business meeting. Sheep dog trial to. be held ; arrangements for annual ball. — Letter on farming, etc., in Suva, Fiji, written by an overseas member, was read to the meeting.- Club debate held, “Which are more profitable—Store Pigs sold as Porkers, or as Baconers?” Speakers, T. Osborne, G. Harris, J. Miller, M. Gee (porkers) ; G. Smith, K. Rowling, G. Gee, S. Rogers' (baconers). The debate resulted in a draw; Mr. J. Brown officiated as judge. . ■ / ■ . ■ - - ■ ■ - - ■ j Auckland. Clevedon. — Lecture by Mr. 0. C. Munro, on “Pasture Management.” . Officers elected at annual meeting: Advisory president, Mr. A. D. Bell; chairman, D. Ryburn; secretary, D. Cook;-treasurer, A. S. Bell.

Franklin. — Arrangements for clearing Centennial Memorial Tree area; baconer competition discussed and finalised. Dance to be. held for Queen Carnival' fund. , ' ■

Hunua. — selected for field day at Wesley College, G. Redshaw, D. Sleeth, ,E.

Sexton, I. Bradstreet, D. White, G. Nicholson J- Redman. L White, and W Wellacott. Lecture by Mr H. ear-Smith on Soils followed by discussion. Club dance arranged. Club decided to carry on, despite depletion of membership.

Warkworth. Wellsford . Anuual meeting. Officers re-elect-s Department of u - . x< ‘ •’ , • ’ ‘ ■■ Agriculture, on Pasture Management,