"Heroes of Progress in America," Charles Morris, Lippincott. [Illustration: FARMER SYMBOL--SICKLE] This badge is given for proficiency in general farming. A Scout farmer may have her chief interest in rearing animals but she should know something about the main business of the farmer which is tilling the soil. Therefore, the Scout must fulfill four requirements: either A or B under I, and II, III, and IV. I. A. Animal Care A Scout must have reared successfully one of the following: a) A brood of at least 12 chickens under hen or with incubator. b) A flock of at least 12 pigeons, 12 ducks, 12 geese or 12 guinea-fowl. c) A family of rabbits or guinea pigs. d) A calf, a colt, or a pig. A certificate as to the condition of the animals must be presented, made by some competent judge who has seen them. Wherever possible a chart should be made by the Scout, showing the schedule of care followed, including feeding, and notes on the development of the animals. AND she must also have planted and cultivated a small vegetable garden like the one described in the Handbook, in the Section "The Girl Scout's Own Garden" OR B. Vegetable raising A Scout may make her main interest the raising of some sort of vegetable or fruit and may do one of the following: 1. Plant, cultivate and gather the crop from (a) A small truck garden, with at least six vegetables, two berries, and two salads or greens, OR (b) Where the soil is not suitable for a variety of plants, she may raise a single vegetable, like corn or tomatoes, or tubers. 2. Tend and gather a fruit crop such as apples, peaches, pears, cherries, oranges, or any other tree fruit, OR Cultivate and tend a small vineyard or grape arbor, and gather the grapes, OR Plant and cultivate and gather the berries from strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, currant or gooseberry plants. Whatever the vegetable or fruit chosen a chart should be made and presented, showing the schedule of digging, planting, sowing and tending, with notes on the time of appearance of the first shoots, the size and condition of the crop and so forth. Any obstacles met and overcome, such as insect pests, drouths or storms should be mentioned. No special size is mentioned for the garden, as the conditions vary so greatly in different parts of the country. The quality of the work, and the knowledge gained is the important thing. II. Identify and collect ten common weeds and tell how to get rid of each. III. Identify ten common insect pests, tell what plant or animal each attacks, and how to get rid of each.