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3. Bj means of tlie Farmers' Reading-Course, whicli has been 

 organized to assist the farmers to a better understanding of the 

 trutlis which are the foundation stones of a successfnl airi'icnltiire. 



The University courses (1) are fully outlined in the annual 

 catalogue, a copy of which may be liad on application to the 

 Director of the College of Agricvdtnre, Cornell University, Ithaca, 

 N. Y. The Farmers' Reading-Course (3) is fully described in a 

 circular which will he gladly sent to all who are interested. In this 

 circular we call special attention to the winter-course in agriculture, 

 the advantages of which we wish to set clearly before the young 



farmers of the State. This course is free to everv farmer in the 



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State. 



Scope of the Wokk. 



The winter-course is an epitome of the regular university course 

 in agricultui'c. It is a fitting conclusion of the Farmers' Reading- 

 Course. It aims to crystallize into practical outline the principles and 

 theories set forth in the Lessons. It aims also to stren^rthen the 

 desire for experiment on the part of the farmer, because personal 

 investigation of local conditions is essential to the fullest success. 



It is expected that every student taking this course comes with a 

 firm resolve 'to make the best possible use of his time and with more 

 or less definite views regarding his future. Such men get most out 

 of the advantages offered. In the short time given to this course, 

 it is impossible to treat the subjects with that fullness which charac- 

 terizes tlie instruction given in the regular courses. The aim is 

 to emphasize the fundamental principles of farm practice. The 

 instruction naturally groups itself about the three heads into which 

 farm w^ork may be subdivided : 1. The soil. 2. The plant. 3. The 

 animal. The time of the student will be about ecpially divided 

 between these three groups. After dealing with ])rinciples, as 

 much time as possible will l)e given to the consideration of details, 

 such as rotation of crops, the care of fruit trees and the feeding of 



animals. 



Courses of Study. 



Agriculture. A study of field crops and farm management, 

 devoting as much time as possible to the details of special cro])s, as 



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