40 STATE BOARD OF AGRICUI/l'URE. 



REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT oV FARM CROPS. 



President F. S. Kedzie, East Lansing, IVIich. 



Dear Sir — I herewith present a brief report of the work of the Farm 

 Crops Department during the period beginning July 1, 1918, and ending 

 June 30, 1919. 



Tlic unusual conditions prevaihng during the past year influenced 

 the instructional work of the Farm Crops Department to a marked ex- 

 tent. The opening of the fall term came at a time wlien tlie war was at 

 its hcighth. Our fall classes were greatly reduced in numlxMS, but the 

 signing of the armistice and the earlj?^ release of men changed the situation 

 rapidly. 



In order to provide sleeping ([uarters for the S. A. T. C. men cjuartered 

 at the College during the fall term, the instructional ccpiipment was re- 

 moved from our large laboratories, numbers 310 and 311, and these rooms 

 were turned over to the Military Department. 



Farm Crops II was not given in the spring but was given during the 

 first term of summer in order to arrange a satisfactory schedule for re- 

 turning soldiers. The appearance of several special students who had 

 received w^ounds while in service, and were being educated at government 

 expense, necessitated a slight modification to accomodate them in our 

 spring courses. 



■ The attendance during the summer school of 1919 was much larger 

 than ever before, the majority of the students being returned soldiers 

 who desire to accomplish their graduation requirements at the earliest 

 opportunity. 



Under the direction of Mr. J. R. Duncan the crops materials for exhibit 

 and classroom purposes was greatly increased in quantit}^ and improved 

 in cjuality. 



The following members of the department of the instructional staff 

 were absent on leave for army service: 



A. L. Bibbins, Corporal, M. S. T. 409, M. T. C. 375, overseas service 

 June 30, 1918 to June 30, 1919; Instructor in Farm Crops. 



E. E. Down, Corporal (Co. H.) 58th Inf., overseas service, June 30, 1918 

 to June 30, 1919; Instructor in Farm Crops. 



J. F. Cox, 1st Lieutenant, Air Service, A. P. August 25, 1918 to Januarj^ 

 1, 1919; Professor of Farm Crops. 



On the return of Mr. Bibbins and Mr. Down, the department will Ix; 

 ])etter able to meet the increasing duties accompanying the rapid return 

 of students. 



A brief summary of courses, number of students enrolled, and instructors 

 in charge is herewith given. 



Farm Crops I, Cereal Crops, Freshman Coiirse, Winter Term, 93 students. 



J. F. Cox, Professor of Farm Crops. 

 Farm Crops II, Forage Crops, Sophomore Course, Spring Term, not offered until 

 summer, 



C R. Megee, Assistant Professor of Farm Crops. 

 Farm Crops III, Grain .Judging, Senior Course, Fall Term, 7 students. 



C. R. Megee, Assistant Professor of Farm Crops, 



Mr. J. R. Duncan. 

 Farm Crops IV", Special Michigan Crops, Senior Course, Spring Term, 38 students, 



J. F. Cox, Professor of Farm Crops, 



C. R. Megee, Assistant Professor of Farm Crops, 



Mr. J. R. Duncan. 



