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Struggling dairyman to put up ensilage for his cows. He may 

 be able to get on his feet by using such a silo, even though it 

 costs him more in the long run than a more durable one would, 

 had he been able to build it in the first place. 



CONCLUSION. 



The silo is a business necessity for Maine dairymen. Its 

 purpose is to preserve large quantities of succulent feed at a 

 low cost. It should be convenient to fill and to empty. The 

 cost varies greatly, but some kind of a practical silo is within 

 reach of every farmer who expects his cows to return a profit. 



Business meeting, called to order by the president. The 

 report of the committee on resolutions was received and ap- 

 proved. The following resolutions were adopted : 



Resolved: That one of the most pressing needs of the live stock 

 interests of Maine today is a more adequate knowledge than now exists 

 in regard to the laws of breeding domestic animals for particular eco- 

 nomic purposes. The Maine Seed Improvement Association is of the 

 opinion that in order to meet this need the Maine Agricultural Experi- 

 ment Station should undertake at the earliest possible moment thorough 

 and systematic investigations in the field of animal industry, with special 

 reference to the laws of breeding cattle for productive qualities, and 

 desires hereby to extend its hearty support to the proposed plan to 

 secure an annual appropriation of at least $5000, to be continued until 

 the investigation is completed. 



Resolved: That this Association recognizes the great need for new 

 barns at the University of Maine and endorses the movement to secure 

 an appropriation from the next Legislature for this purpose. 



Resolved: That this Association give its hearty support to the effort 

 to secure aid from the Federal Ciovernment for the support of the ex- 

 tension work in each state, under the direction of the College of Agri- 

 culture, and that we therefore urge the passage by the Congress of the 

 United States of the so-called Smith-Lever Bill, Agricultural Extension 

 Bill H. R. 22871, hereby reaffirming the position which this Association 

 has constantly maintained in the past. 



Resolved: That the agricultural interests of the State would be better 

 served by a Commissioner of Agriculture appointed by the Governor, 

 with the advice and consent of the Council, and answerable to them for 

 the conduct of his office, than by one selected under the present law. 

 This resolution is offered without any reflections expressed or implied, 

 regarding the present incumbent of the office of Commissioner of Agri- 

 culture, but as an expression of the opinion of the Association as to 



