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ability and fitness of the leading members to be leaders in conservation. 
Any organization that expects to obtain and hold the support of the people 
of the State must have as its leaders the men who are engaged in scientific 
work in soils, waters, forests, public health, and kindred subjects. Any 
association to conserve or develop a natural resource must be conspicuous 
in having as its leaders men who have first-hand knowledge of the natural 
resources involved; and not be conspicuous by the absence of such men. 
It must always be kept in mind that the most important conservation work 
must be done by the farmers, and that no organization which is promoted 
by a self appointed leader can win the attention or co-operation of the 
workers in whose hands must rest the burden of real and enduring con- 
servation. 
State Agencies.—Let us not forget that we have permanent govern- 
mental departments whose work is along important conservation lines, 
such as Geology and Natural Resorrees, State Board of Forestry, State 
Board of Health, ete. We should see to it that the people have a chance 
to become better acquainted with the splendid w» & of these scientifie de- 
partments. Their usefulness is limited only by the amount of money ap- 
propriated for their use. We can do no better work than to insist that 
these conseryational agencies of long-tried efficiency be given more money 
in order that they may render still better service to the State, 
