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these associations through official representation largely in the form of sec- 

 retaryships. A number of public auction sales of pure-bred live stock were 

 held at the College during the year, thus bringing to the institution many 

 stockmen who would not have been attracted by other interests. The An- 

 nual Farmers' Week was conceded by all to have been the greatest success 

 of any. A special feature worthy of mention included the parade repre- 

 senting the interests of all divisions of the institution. 



We are still feeling more and more the cramped condition of the Agri- 

 cultural Building, which, of necessity, has to accommodate numerous de- 

 partments not included within the division. We still feel that relief cannot 

 be adequately furnished until a livestock amphitheatre and farm mechanics 

 building are provided. The need of removing the piggery to quarters across 

 the river is constantly increasing. 



During this j^ear the Department of Farm Management has gotten under 

 way and is now furnishing service along investigational and educational 

 lines so long badly needed. It is most earnestly hoped that these activities 

 may provide a long felt need, by way of service to the student and farmer. 



The Dairy c'epartment is undergoing a reorganization under the able di- 

 rection of Prof. O. E. Reed, who assumed charge of the department May 1st. 



The Soils department has assumed additional responsibilities in connec- 

 tion with its State soil survey work and has ah-eady achieved creditable 

 success in this line. 



Our endeavor continues with a policy devised to eventually place all de- 

 partments on an equally strong and symmetrical basis. 



Respectfully submitted, 



R. S. SHAW, 



Dean of Agriculture. 

 East Lansing, Michigan,^June 30, 1921. 



