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STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. 



Later each farinei- who sends in an account book is furnished with a 

 report whicli shows him what the farm paid for liis year's work, also 

 tables and comi)arisons with the successful farms of that area. 



If the income is low, or if it is seen by the analysis that it can be bet- 

 tered, tlie County Agent advises with the farmer and assists him in 

 nudcing what clianges seem necessary. This, however, is done only where 

 the farmer asks for personal aid. 



A second edition of the account book has been prepared and put into 

 use this year. Any farmer who agrees to keep the book and turn it 

 in at the end of the year may have one free. They are also put into the 

 farmer's hands by the aid of the County Agent and local leaders. 



The first year's demonstration has been completed in Mason, St. 

 Joseph, and St. Clair counties. The second year's demonstration has 

 been completed in Newaygo, Branch, and Saginaw counties. 



The work has been presented by the demonstrator or his assistant in 

 twenty-seven week schools of agriculture. 



The following table gives a summary of the work during the past 

 fiscal year: 



East Lansing, Mich., June 30, 1917. 



