Itinerant Instruction in AgricultureUniversity of Wisconsin--Madison, 1914 - 140 pages |
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... with the farmers and give them free of charge the counsel they desire . They are to act as ad- visers and do lecture work . 2 . " To inform the farmers of the advantages which they are able to procure through association , to furnish data ...
... with the farmers and give them free of charge the counsel they desire . They are to act as ad- visers and do lecture work . 2 . " To inform the farmers of the advantages which they are able to procure through association , to furnish data ...
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Adrian Daane. are able to procure through association , to furnish data regarding such organizations and the function of the different agricultural groups . 3. " To enlighten the central administration regading the work of the official ...
Adrian Daane. are able to procure through association , to furnish data regarding such organizations and the function of the different agricultural groups . 3. " To enlighten the central administration regading the work of the official ...
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... associations of districts . Teach- ing by the agriculturist is theoretical and practical- two hours are given to theory and three hours to practice . In- struction is given every day except Sunday and the attend- ance is free of charge ...
... associations of districts . Teach- ing by the agriculturist is theoretical and practical- two hours are given to theory and three hours to practice . In- struction is given every day except Sunday and the attend- ance is free of charge ...
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... associations . They arrange with the professors in secondary schools for the holding of various courses in the several regions , each course t generally lasing two weeks . The instruction is for the small farmer who cannot attend ...
... associations . They arrange with the professors in secondary schools for the holding of various courses in the several regions , each course t generally lasing two weeks . The instruction is for the small farmer who cannot attend ...
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Popular passages
Page 66 - To keep in touch with all agencies in the state and elsewhere that will enable him to utilize the most improved knowledge...
Page 62 - definite and distinct administrative division" of the University of Nevada, coordinate in rank and affiliating with the College of Agriculture and the Agricultural Experiment Station. All the extension activities of the College of Agriculture and the United States Department of Agriculture in Nevada are conducted through this division.
Page 66 - ... by tax levy or otherwise, for periods of not less than two years each, such moneys as may be deemed sufficient to cover the share of the county in such work...
Page 4 - Facts are like grains of sand which are moved by the wind, but principles are these same grains cemented into rocks.
Page 66 - It shall be the duty of such agricultural representative to advise and consult with individuals in reference to farming methods; to aid in the development and improvement of agriculture and country life conditions; to offer courses of instruction to young people and adults ; to aid in the formation of cooperative enterprises; to promote better business methods among...
Page 32 - ... Cooperative Demonstration Work has greatly helped in the movement in this direction in the South. Credit is to- be given to the colleges and to other forces working in hearty cooperation toward the same end. The work its force of agents has accomplished in arousing a general interest in the live-stock industry is one of the most important results of the demonstration work. Thousands of demonstrations in the raising of corn and forage crops especially adapted for the feeding of hogs and cattle...
Page 28 - ... the merchant and banker refused credit it was necessary to show the farmer how to produce the food necessary for his own family and how he could live at home on the products of his own farm and still produce cotton. To this end agents were employed who went into the field and instructed the farmer on his farm by getting him to raise a few acres of cotton under instructions prepared by the special agent in charge. At the same time he was instructed in the raising of corn and was urged to plant...