Chapter IV
Reading edition
Triumphs of Scientific Agriculture
I.Its Struggle with Rural Conservatism
Modern efficiency in city and country.
The natural conservatism of farmers.
What is progressive agriculture?
Its development by government patronage.
II.Some Special Aspects of Scientific Agriculture
Intensive farming and conservation of fertility.
Achievements of scientific breeding.
Marvels of plant production.
Irrigation and the problem of the desert.
Dry farming possibilities.
III.Some Results of Scientific Farming
Agriculture now a profession.
Conservation: a new appeal to patriotism.
Permanency of rural Christendom now possible.