Stock and stalks : $b A book for the dairy farmer

"Stock and Stalks: A Book for the Dairy Farmer" by James Russel Roberts is a straightforward guide for dairy farmers from the early 1900s, offering hands-on advice for running a successful dairy farm. The book steers clear of complicated scientific talk, focusing instead on what farmers need to know to manage their cows, feed them properly, and make money in the dairy business. The author kicks things off by explaining that he wants to give simple, useful info to average farmers. He recognizes that farming has changed a lot over time and that people have different ideas about the best way to run a dairy. Roberts shares his own experiences and what he's learned, especially how dairy farming switched from being very expensive to being more affordable by using by-products. This sets up the rest of the book, where he talks about the basic things every dairy farmer needs to know, always keeping it practical and relevant to today's dairy world.