Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 305, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 December 1918 — Save Garden Surplus. [ARTICLE]

Save Garden Surplus.

An example of the success brought about by co-operation is shown In a report received by the United -States department of agriculture from Gila county, Arizona, where the local home demonstration agent and county agri l cultural agents united their efforts in developing methods for conserving $81,200 worth - of surplus products grown on more than 100 acres df irrigated land divided into one-eighth acre gardens. A marketing store was established near the gab* dens on the edge of town on the main traveled road. A community canning kitchen was also operated under the supervision of the home demonstration agent, no charge being made to the cooperating gardeners who wished to make use of It. This plan also presented an opportunity for teaching the most approved and economical methods of canning and drying.