"Several Marin County breeders have flocks entered in the contest. James Gage won first in a contest for his white leghorns. The flock laid but one egg the first month, 18 eggs the second month, and 231 the third month." M.B. Boissevain "Petaluma was the states poultry capital with 4.5 million birds producing in the Marin and Sonoma area in 1930. It was possible to make up to 30 cents per dozen eggs and set up an operation on a small parcel. As the Marin Journal reports in 1922, 'Women are enrolling in the UC Davis poultry short course in growing numbers. One recent graduate made $1,200 in eight months.'" Editor, M.B. Boissevain: Marin's First Farm Advisor; Historical Photographs of Marin's Agrarian Roots: 1920-1950
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