This antiquarian book contains a comprehensive guide to being a farmer, and includes original photographs by the author. It takes a certain type of person to employ themselves fruitfully in the practice of farming, and many different factors play a part in the successful running of a profitable farm. This timeless text was intended to help the farmer meet such requirements, and includes information on employing staff, educational requirements, choice of equipment, and everything else conducive to profitable farming. The chapters of this text include: 'Tests for Aptitude', 'Scope and Prospects', 'Educational Requirements', 'Farm Institutes and Colleges', 'Weeding out the Unsuitable', 'The Farm Pupil', 'Choice of Farm', 'Financial Arrangements', 'Equipment', 'Learning to Farm', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new introduction on farming.