farmers' institutes in TiiE UNITED STATES. 4U3 



cussions, illustrations, and demonstrations upon the subject of agri- 

 culture in all of its branches, and such other matters as are of interest 

 to the farming peoj^le of the State." The necessary and actual 

 expenses incurred in arranging for and conducting the institutes 

 shall be paid out of the ai)pr()})riaiion by the State, "provided that 

 there shall be no expenditure for hall rent, fuel, lights, local advertis- 

 ing, or local speakers in connection with the holding of such institute, 

 except Avhen deemed necessary by the institute." The board has 

 authority to engage such instructors as are needed for the institutes, 

 each of whom shall be a specialist on the subject he is to present, and 

 to allow them a reasonable compensation for their services, together 

 with their necessary and actual expenses while employed. The board 

 has authority to do such advertising and publish such matters for free 

 distribution as they may deem advisable for the 'best interest of the 

 farmers of the State. For the i)urpose of carrying out the provisions 

 of the act " there is hereby appropriated out of any money in the State 

 treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of $5,000 annually." 

 No institutes were held during the past year, but the institute board 

 has been organized, and Mr. ^1. F. Greeley, of Oary, appointed super- 

 intendent of institutes, and empowered to secure such assistance as he 

 deems necessary in order to prosecute the worU. The board has 

 llecided to hold an institute in every county in the State during the 

 coming year. 



TENNESSEE. 



An appropriation was made by the legislature to the department 

 of agriculture to be used by the commissioner for institute purposes. 

 The connnissioner of agriculture selects the lecturers, arranges the 

 prograimnes, and decides the times and places for holding institute 

 meetings. The State is divided into three distinct geographical sec- 

 tions -eastern, middle, and western Tennessee. 



The director reports that only a few institutes were held during 

 the year which ended June 80, 1905, and that these were held by the 

 county organizations. As a consequence he was unable to furnish 

 the statistical data requested. Th(> work is being systematized and 

 it is hoped that during the c-oming year there will be held a huge 

 nmnber of institutes distributee! tliroughout the three geographical 

 sections of the State in propoiiioii to tlieir several iv(|uirements. 



TEXAS. 



The legislature of Texas in \'M)'.\ made an appropriation of $5,400 

 to tl»e airrieultural and mechanical coIh»m' for farmers' institute 

 purj)oses foi- two years, 1004 and l'.i()5. The control of the farmers' 

 institute work in Texas is in the hands of the board of directors of 



