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profitably? Flocks or herds that are not profitable? Rav- 

 ages of insects or disease that cause severe loss? Hogs 

 dying from cholera? 



5. On what farm or garden project would you espe- 

 cially like advice from an agricultural agent in order to 

 make sure of success the first year? 



6. How much money is available this year from the 

 Smith-Lever act for the county agent and farm demonstra- 

 tion movement? Upon what conditions is this secured and 

 how is it administered ? What part of this does your county 

 get? (Secure a copy of the law from your congressman.) 



7. Does your state college of agriculture have an ex- 

 tension department? If so, name the officers and leaders, 

 such as director of extension, state agent in charge of ckib 

 work, state agent in charge of county agents and demon- 

 stration work. (Write for its literature on club and ex- 

 tension work.) 



8. To what extent do the Department of Education and 

 the normal schools of your state encourage agricultural 

 and home economic education? Do they have officials who 

 supervise this type of work? If so, name them. 



