4 e Department of Agriculture 



Nine governmental, educational and experimental. 



Six for bees. 



Five for plant breeding and crops. 



Two Driving Clubs. 



One for drainage. 



The chief purpose for which most of these organizations were 

 started is indicated by their names. Among the specific objects 

 of the Grange or Patrons of Husbandry are the enhancement of 

 the comforts and attractions of homes in the country, the strength- 

 ening of the attachments to agricultural pursuits, the diversifica- 

 tion of crops, co-operation, and the fostering of mutual under- 

 standing, protection and advancement. The Patrons of Industry 

 seek to establish mutual fire insurance, to encourage co-operative 

 buying and selling and to promote sociability, education and 

 fraternity. 



The list shows an average of one organization to each two 

 hundred thirty-two farms in New York State. Doubtless there 

 are a few organizations which should have been included, but are 

 not because not known. It is hoped they will be brought to the 

 attention of this office, as it is desired to have a record of every 

 organization in the State that has to do with the promotion of 

 any feature of practical agriculture. 



The information on the following pages has been collected and 

 arranged under the direction of K. E. Kiddell, in charge of Agri- 

 cultural Statistics. 



K. A. PEARSON, 



Commissioner of Agriculture. 



