He initiated the widespread practice of deep ploughing and tilled the acreage so that spring crops could be ready approximately two weeks sooner .
In 1918 , Cooper bought 105 acres ( 0.42 km ) of farmland near Belle River .
Cooper initiated the widespread practice of deep ploughing and tilled the acreage so that spring crops could be ready approximately two weeks sooner .
In 1918 , Cooper bought 105 acres ( 0.42 km ) of farmland near Belle River .