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tute workers merely co-operate with those engaged in the work 

 among the schools, and do not initiate any work themselves. 



From what has been presented concerning the organization 

 and work of the farmers' institutes it will be seen that they 

 have been a considerable factor in the movement for agricul- 

 tural education in the public schools, first, by arousing favorable 

 sentiment among the farmers, and second, by direct help to 

 teacher and pupils. 



While these institutes will doubtless continue to encourage 

 the introduction of agriculture into the public schools and em- 

 phasize the importance of re-directing rural schools, in many 

 states, and soon in all the agricultural states, the demands of 

 the rural schools for help along industrial lines will require 

 some special attention not now provided. 



