This is a practical book for the boys and girls of public schools. It describes some of the principles of scientific agriculture. In this book, the plan outlines one project in each booklet, supplying project directions, practical exercises for laboratory work, subject matter for study and recitation, and notebook forms for accounts and records. This practical book is divided into four parts: Part one focuses on the pig-raising calendar Part two outlines practical exercises Part three explores the origin, bacon type, breed type, care, and management of pig Part four is the home project notebook, where the pupils report the progress and problems of the project.