Harris, Joseph

Joseph (1828-1892), an agricultural author. Born in the village of Shawbury, England. He took part in the famous Rothamsted agricultural experiments. Coming to this country in 1849, he wrote Walks and Talks for the Genesee Farmer and for the American Agriculturalist. He advocated high farming--bringing the whole farm into the condition of a garden. Manure, tilth, and freedom from weeds were his doctrines. He wrote Harris on the Pig, Talks on Manures, and other practical works. It is to such plain thinkers as Mr. Harris that our present extension of agricultural science and education is due.