EXTENSION DIVISION. 255 



Aid has been given in the formation of two federations of fruit ship- 

 ping associations. They are: 



Michigan Fruit Packers' Federation. 

 Michigan Gra:pe Growers' Federation. 



The purpose of the federations is to disseminate information regard- 

 ing marketing conditions, bring about higher standards in the grading 

 and packing of fruit, and endeavor to cause an increased demand for 

 Michigan fruits. 



Temporary organizations, which may in time become permanent sell- 

 ing associations were formed as follows : 



Antrim County — Bellaire (fruit). 



Alpena County — Wilson Community (grain, hay, livestock), 



Barry County — Freeport (grain). 



Livingston County— Howell (feed, coal, livestock). 



Oceana Counts^ — Hart (fruit). 



Van Buren County — Breedsville (fruit). 



Informal talks regarding organization problems, in addition to the 

 many- and long talks in connection with the formation of the above 

 enumerated organizations, were given as follows: 



Allegan County — Martin (general). 

 Benzie County — Beulah (fruit). 



Frankfort (fruit). 

 Berrien County — Millburg Church (general). 

 Eaton County — Grace Church (livestock). 

 Grand Traverse County — Traverse City (fruit). 



Long Lake Grange (general). 

 Ingham County — East Lansing (general). 

 Kent County — Grand Rapids (dairy products). 

 Lenawee County — Adrian (general). 

 Mason County — Victory Toavu Hall (creamery). 

 Manistee County — Onekama (raspberries). 

 Mecosta County — Big Kapids (fruit). 

 Midland County — Cidenian (livestock). 

 Oceana County — Shelby (fruit). 

 Ottawa County — Jamestown (grain). 

 St. Clair County — Capac (general). 



Columbus Hall (general). 



Bethel Church (general). 

 Van Buren County — Decatur (celery). 



South Haven (fruit). 



The Field Agent attended and spoke at the meeting of the Executive 

 Committee of the Michigan State Grange at Jackson (Jackson county) 

 at which the topic of ^'Organization for Cooperative Marketing" was 

 discussed at length. 



