Fourteenth Annual Report of the Secretary of the State Board of Agriculture of the State of Michigan, for the Year 1875 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Unlock 19th-century farming knowledge and the cost of running a state agriculture program.

This vintage report offers a window into Michigan’s agricultural work in 1875, including department receipts, disbursements, and the people who kept farm life running.

The book compiles financial summaries, department accounts, and contemporary farming insights. It also includes A. J. Cook’s exploration of the three insect enemies most feared by farmers, plus observations on the role of birds like robins and blackbirds in pest control, and a section on meteorological data for 1875. Read as a historical record, it reveals how early agricultural institutions communicated progress, challenges, and practical advice to growers.

• A clear view of the year-by-year accounting behind the state’s agricultural work
• An in-depth talk on key crop pests and how farmers could respond
• Notes on bird behavior and its relevance to protecting fruit and grain
• Supplementary meteorological observations and seasonal climate data

Ideal for readers of agricultural history, public policy history, and those curious about 19th-century farming life and administration.

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