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in great numbers are now functioning. In one state alone 

 there are more than 1,700 rural communities, and these 

 communities are served by between eight and ten thou- 

 sand committeemen. Even if half of these function a 

 tremendous force of leadership has been set in motion. 



In the nation there are probably 25,000 rural communi- 

 ties and nearly 100,000 local committeemen. Although 

 these may not function to the highest degree possible, 

 nevertheless, they have accomplished much, and by con- 

 tinued experience, understanding and appreciation of the 

 opportunity, more should function and in a larger way. 

 Each thing done means increased ability to do more 

 things. This kind of leadership is permanent and it will 

 grow and multiply. 



The leadership which has been elected to responsibility 

 in commodity marketing organizations is another very use- 

 ful type. It calls for different qualities for business ability 

 and special knowledge, but it is indispensable. 



When all that has been accomplished by the farm and 

 home bureaus in the way of leadership and organization 

 is added to what already existed in the community and 

 it is realized that all has been strengthened, stimulated 

 and educated, it is easy to see that the discovery, training 

 and growth of rural leadership has been one of the out- 

 standing accomplishments of county agents. If they had 

 done nothing more, this alone would have justified all that 

 they have cost. 



LEADERSHIP VERSUS ORGANIZATION 



The problems of organization and leadership are indis 

 solubly bound up together. Their solution is equally im- 

 portant. The one depends upon the other. 



The stronger and the more complete the organization, 



