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rosa: scientific work of the government 



an increased efficiency or an increased rural population, or both. 

 The Agricultural Department carries on a wide range of educa- 



Fig. 2. — Distribution of appropriations for research, education and development, Group 



VI. See summary on page 38 1. 



tional and experimental work in order to increase the production 

 of farm products and to promote the interest of the farmer in 

 his work, as well as to make life on the farm and in rural com- 

 munities more attractive. This not only benefits the farmer but 

 tends to keep food prices within reason for city dwellers. It is 

 therefore serving all the people, and its work was never so much 

 needed as at the present time. It is spending about $1.50 for 



