Staff gathered next to a rail car: J.M. Smith, Alexander R. Greig, Mrs. Jessie Greig, Ray K. Baker, W. Jaffrey H. Tisdale, Kenneth G. MacKay, L.E. Kirk, and Alexander M. Shaw.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Staff members stand on and in front of Livestock car: B. Boyd, H.B. Josephson, C.H. Killick, Arthur E. Potts, George Wishart Murray, Lawrence Purdy, [Miss M. Rutherford], Edith C. Rowles, Lucy Murray, F. Bates, Miss J. Gillespie, Bertha G. Oxner, L.M. Winters, A.M. Shaw, [? Maclean], L.E. Kirk, True Stevenson, Louise Imogene Hovde, John Mitchell, Jean E. Murray, Raymond Kemp Baker, H.E. ("Happy") Wilson, Annie [Nan] Bell Sherriff, Cyril Harold Goulden. Banner on top of car.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Group photo taken outdoors of staff: T.N. Willing, Arthur E. Potts, Oral Dean Davidson, Helgi Bjarni Josephson, [? McGee], Allan S. Kyle, T.G. Loveridge, J. Bridge, [Roy Hanson], Howard Bruno Sommerfeld, Alwxander R. Greig, Mrs. Elva Currie, Miss J. Gillespie, Jean E. Murray, [Angus Campbell], and James Bishop Harrington.

Bio/historical note: The Better Farming Train served as an agricultural college on wheels. Sponsored by the Provincial Government and the Extension Department of the University of Saskatchewan, these trains were in common use during the summers from about 1914-1920. Consisting of lecture, exhibit, and demonstration cars, visitors were informed concerning agricultural products, equipment, and practices.

Outdoor group photo of Better Farming Train staff. Names: J.M. Smith, John G. Rayner, Everett Caradine Jarvis, Thomas N. Willing, Everton A. Lloyd, J.K. McKenzie, Ray Archibald, Howard Bruno Sommerfeld, Carson Morrison, Fred Bradshaw (chief Game Guardian of Saskatchewan), W. Jaffrey H. Tisdale, George Alexander Mutch, Mrs. [Jane] Archibald, John Cameron, Gladys Henry, Christina Cameron Murray, Miss J. Gillespie, W.A. Thompson (of Pense, Saskatchewan), Mrs. Flora Kirk, and Jacob E. (Jake) Kratzert.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Staff standing outdoors, including Thomas N. Willing, Evan A. Hardy, Harry Saville, F.W. Bates, [E.C. Campbell], Oral Dean Davidson, Miss J. Gillespie, [? McBee], Howard Bruno Sommerfeld, Emanuel Edward Brockelbank, Thomas Gordon John Loveridge, Percy Reed, Allan S. Kyle, Arthur Wellesley Henry, J.H. Bridge (grain judge), Jean E. Murray, Mrs. Fife, Mrs. Elva Currie, Helgi Bjarni Josephson, Fred Bradshaw.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Men, women and children in winter dress pose for the camera along a single passenger car; winter scene.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Staff members stand and sit in front of the train station at Neely, Saskatchewan.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Group inside Dining Car, including Ray Archibald, Mrs. [Jane] Archibald, W.H. Jaffrey Tisdale, [Carson Morrison], Fred Bradshaw, Thomas N. Willing, [James Bishop Harrington], [Howard Bruno Sommerfeld], John G. Rayner, and Miss J. Gillespie.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Group photo possibly in backyard of Dean of Agriculture's Residence, including Jacob E. (Jake) Kratzert, Allan S. Kyle, John G. Rayner, Alexander M. Shaw, Fred Bradshaw (staff member and chief Game Guardian of Saskatchewan,, James Waddell, John Franklin Booth, Stanley Horace Vigor, Arthur E. Potts, Winkona Frank, Ernest Gordon (Ernie) Booth, Jean Bayer, Gertrude Bruce, Miss J. Gillespie, Christina Murray, Mrs. Fawcett, George Boyd, and Kenneth G. McKay.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Seven [staff members] standing in front of the [Better Farming Train] and [a train engineer] standing on it.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Staff gathered in front of railroad car: Fred Bradshaw (chief Game Guardian of Saskatchewan), Miss J. Gillespie, Mrs. [Jane] Archibald, [Rev. Cummings or Ray Archibald], Alexander R. Greig, Christina Murray, Jacob E. (Jake) Kratzert, Mrs. W.W. Thomson, Winkona Frank, Alexander M. Shaw, [Kenneth G. McKay], [John Franklin Booth], Harry Saville, Allan S. Kyle, James Waddell, Arthur Wellesley Henry, Walter Lee Kirkpatrick, Jean G. Bayer, and [Everton A. Lloyd].

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.

Jean E. Murray stands in the egg candling room in the Poultry Car.

Bio/Historical Note: From 1914 to 1922 a Better Farming Train (BFT) toured the province providing lectures and demonstrations and presenting exhibits on matters pertaining to agriculture. Funded by the Agricultural Instruction Act, equipped jointly by the Department of Agriculture and the College of Agriculture, and staffed by the University of Saskatchewan, the BFTs were operated free of charge by the railways. Consisting of between 14 to 17 cars they toured the province for several weeks each summer. During part of one summer two trains operated. The train was divided into five sections: Livestock; Field Husbandry; Boys and Girls; Household Science; Poultry; and Farm Mechanics. A converted flat car acted as a platform for the display and demonstration of the "well-selected" horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry. Each section usually contained a lecture car accompanied by one or more demonstration cars.