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honorary secretary-treasurer. Among the various standing and spe- 

 cial committees may be mentioned those on research, headed by Dr. 

 .1. M. Swain^of the Entomological Branch, Canadian Department of 

 Agriculture; marketing education, headed by Mr. H. S. Arkell, 

 Dominion Commissioner of the Live Stock Branch; post graduate 

 ■work, headed by Dr. M. Cumming of the Nova Scotia Agricultural 

 College: and agricultural policies and technical appointments, both 

 under the chairmanship of President J. B. Reynolds of the Ontario 

 Agricultural College. 



The society is expected to concern itself quite largely with agri- 

 cultural policies affecting educational and research institutions. An 

 idea of some of the more urgent matters already under consideration 

 is atforded by the resolutions which were adopted. One of these 

 looked toward a readjustment of the relationships between the fed- 

 eral and provincial departments of agriculture to the agricultural 

 colleges with reference to the organization of research, experimenta- 

 tion, and plant breeding. Another resolution dealt with appoint- 

 ments and salaries, recommending the granting of larger powers to 

 heads of departments and colleges in these directions. The revision 

 of agricultural curricula to include comprehensive courses in market- 

 ing, business practices, and the economics of production was also 

 advocated. Special corj^mittees were appointed to deal with each of 

 these matters. 



The publication by the society of a journal of scientific agriculture 

 was definitely decided upon. It is hoped to establish this journal at 

 an early date, issuing at least one number before the 1921 convention. 



Relations with other agricultural societies and groups in Canada 

 were also considered, and the honorary secretary-treasurer was in- 

 structed to endeavor to bring together, at the same time and place of 

 meeting as the society, as many organizations working in the inter- 

 ests of agriculture as possible. Affiliation with these organizations 

 is to be undertaken so far as practicable. In other words, it appears 

 that the society may serve ultimately as a nucleus for a Canadian 

 federation of agricultural organizations. 



Aside from the business sessions, an interesting three-day program 

 was presented of papers and addresses covering a wide range of 

 .siii)jects. The purposes and opportunities of the society naturally 

 formed a leading topic which was discussed by several speakers. Dr. 

 J. W. Robertson, who represented the Canadian Department of Agri- 

 culture at the Peace Conference, spoke on Technical Agriculturists 

 in Relation to Agricultural Problems; Professor Barton considered 

 the basic principles of the society; and Dean E. A. Howes of the 

 University of Alberta took up Fields of Effort for Local Organiza- 

 tions. 



