And so in mental culture, in the knowledge of chemistry, in granges and fairs, in books, magazines and pamphlets devoted to agriculture, the farmer of to-day has the means of information which lifts his occupation to the dignity of a science.
Sherman discusses the advancements in agricultural knowledge and resources available to modern farmers.
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