AGRICULTURE AND ITS EDUCA- 

 TIONAL NEEDS 



We are trying very hard in New York 

 to bring the work of our schools to the 

 support of our industries. 



A year ago when I discussed the relations 

 of public schools to the mechanical indus- 

 tries, I observed that the reasoning would 

 be different as to the agricultural industries 

 because the situations are unlike, and that 

 I would take up that theme at some future 

 time. I turn to it now. 



The success of the farmer depends upon 

 balanced character, love of the earth and 

 of life in the open, knowledge of his farm 

 and the ability to make some scientific 

 applications, practical experience, a grasp 

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