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He must also learn from his own experience, which is the 

 most certain and complete knowledge he can obtain, as he 

 is thus aware of all the circumstances which have led to 

 certain results ; and he should also learn from the experi- 

 ence of his neighbors, and from his personal observation on 

 every subject that comes within his notice. He will be 

 particularly assisted by the agricultural journals of the 

 present day, ^which embrace the latest experience of some 

 of our best farmers, throughout remote sections of country, 

 un almost every subject pertaining to his occupation. To 

 these should be added, the selection of standard, reliable 

 works on the various topics of farming, and of the latest 

 authorities, which can be procured for direction and refer- 

 ence. 



Agricultural colleges and schools should be added to 

 this list of aids to farming, where experienced and 

 gifted minds could be placed, surrounded by every means 

 for conveying instruction in the fullest, yet most simple 

 and effective manner, and with every requisite for practical 

 illustration. It can hardly admit of a doubt, that "this 

 neglected field will soon be efficiently occupied, and thus 

 supply the only link wanting to the thorough education 

 of the farmer. 



