How live stock is handled in the bluegrass region of Kentucky

"The bluegrass region of Kentucky takes its name from the grass that long ago determined the trend of its agriculture, and that remains to this day the dominant factor in its farm business. Bluegrass grows luxuriantly on the richer soils of this region, and, if not held in check by cultivation, it holds its own against all enemies. For many years the farmers of central Kentucky have depended upon this grass for keeping up the fertility of the soil. The characteristic system of farming developed here is essentially a grazing system, with tobacco, corn, wheat, clover, and a few other minor crops supplementing the live-stock enterprises. The especially successful farmers among the 187 whose enterprises are discussed in this bulletin made beef cattle their leading stock enterprise, keeping sheep and hogs principally to utilize materials that otherwise would be wasted."--Page 2.