(i4 ANNUAL llErOKT OF THE Off. Doc. 



G. B. Waycliotf, Jeirorson, l*a. 



W. F. Hill, Ihintinodon, Pa. 



A. Novin Dchiih, ( 'lininbersbuig, Pa. 



Mrs. Jwui Kinio Foulke, ^^'est Cliestei', Ta. 



DFI'AKTMENT LECTURERS 



In so far as time and circunistances will porinit, tlio officers of the 

 Department of Agriculture are desirous of engaging in Institute 

 work. 



In order to prevent disappointment in the arrangement of pro- 

 grams, it is recommended that Institute Managers ftrst consult the 

 individual whose services they may wish to secure, before placing his 

 name on the program. 



Department lecturers come to these Institutes free of charge, ex- 

 cept that they are to be take-n from and to the railroad station at 

 the exj)ense of local manager. The topics which they will discuss 

 can be procured by addressing the following oflicers of the Depart- 

 ment of Agriculture: 



HON. N. B. CEITCHFIELD, Secretary of Agriculture. 



HON. A. L. MARTIN, Deputy Secretary and Director of Institutes. 



JAMES FOUST, Dairy and Food Commissioner. 



PROF. H. A. SURFACE, Economic Zoologist. 



DR. S. IT. GILLILAND, State Veterinarian. 



AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES 



' There has possibly been no year in the history of County Agricultur- 

 al Societies so marked l^y the improvement in methods of manage- 

 ment. There was greater encouragement given agricultural exhibits 

 by way of increased premiums, em}>loyment of expert judges and the 

 engagement of lecturers supplied by this Division of the Department 

 to address the people along the various lines of Farm Operations. 



The attendance for lO(U) was 1,449,000. Total membership 1910 

 was 12,055 ; amount received from State appropriation |28,584.24 ; 

 amount paid in premiums 1910 was |121,222.00. 



