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Special Courses 4 



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One noticeable feature of this year's work is the increased interest 

 of farmers in the Agricultural College. This is evidenced (1) by the 

 increased demands for speakers for agricultural meetings; (2) by the 

 great increase in correspondence on agricultural subjects; and (3) by 

 the large number of farmers who have visited the institution during 

 the year. 



Over fifty agricultural groups or organizations with a total attend- 

 ance of over 13,000 people have visited the college during this period. 

 These people had a very splendid attitude toward the institution and 

 as a' result of these visits, they will become still stronger supporters of 

 M. A. C. The two outstanding meetings of the year were Farmers' 

 Week on January 29 to February 2, and the 5th Annual Farmers' Day, 

 July 27. 



This year, for the first time, the annual meeting of the State Live- 

 stock Breeders and Feeders' Association was combined with Farmers' 

 Week. The result was quite satisfactory and will be repeated next 

 year. 



During the year, the division again entered competitions with poultry, 

 dairy, and stock judging teams at national and international expositions, 

 making credible winnings. The Poultry team, in their contest, had the 

 distinction of having the high man of all contestants. 



For the first time in the history of the institution, a fruit judging 

 team competed at the National Fruit Show at Council Bluffs, Iowa. 

 The team won second place honors at this show. 



The institution had a very large and credible exhibit of horses, beef 

 cattle, sheep, and swine at the 1922 International Livestock Exposition. 



Through the effective and harmonious work of the various depart- 

 ments, the high standard and service of the Division has been maintained 

 throughout the year. 



Respectfully submitted, 



E. B. HILL, 

 Asssitant to the Dean of Agriculture. 



