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we are able to make studies where conditions are fairly representa- 

 tive of the dry-farming areas of the State : and the University Farm 

 near Tucson serves the Experiment Station in many ways and 

 serves also as a demonstration farm for use in college teaching. 



It is worthy of special note that the Fourth Legislature made 

 an appropriation for the purchase of additional land for the Yuma 

 Station and for special investigations of citrus fruits. The Station 

 was fortunate in securing a twenty-acre tract adjoining the Date 

 Orchard at Yuma. This has been leveled and otherwise improved, 

 and makes a very valuable addition to the old tract. A quarter- 

 section of mesa land, was set apart for our use by the Department of 

 the Interior. This has already been partially improved by the 

 installation of a pumping plant and pipe line, the planting of citrus 

 trees, and the construction of temporary buildings. The report 

 of the Department of Horticulture gives details regarding these 

 improvements. 



CHANGES IN PERSONNEL 



The College of Agriculture has been fortunate in being able 

 to retain the services of strong men for many years. Three heads 

 of Experiment Station departments have been connected with the 

 University from fifteen to twenty years. Three others have been 

 in service from five to seven years. Too much emphasis can nut 

 be placed on the importance of keeping high-class men. The State 

 of Arizona is to be congratulated on supporting a University policy 

 that enables the administrative officers of the University to secure 

 strong men and to keep them after they have learned Arizona con- 

 ditions so well as to be of maximum service to the State. 



One reason why we are able to keep men of ability is found in 

 the fact that the Regents have pursued a liberal policy in regard t'> 

 salaries. Another reason is found in the opportunity Arizona gives 

 strong men to do their best. High-grade scientific men need free- 

 dom in their work and the kind of support that will give them 

 outlet for their energies and ambitions. They need tools and 

 materials to work with. So that the workers of the College of 

 Agriculture may continue to work most effectively, it is necessary 

 that the State pursue its established policy of providing liberal 

 financial support. 



RESIGNATIONS 



Notwithstanding the liberal policy of the Board of Regent.'--, 

 a number of valuable men have left us to accept positions offering 

 higher salaries. Most of the losses have been from the Extension 



