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in the neighborhood of 2000 seed-grain centers where 

 pure-bred seed barley may be obtained. It is estimated 

 that over seventy-five per cent of the seed barley of Wis- 

 consin is of one distinct variety. 



Another series of organizations, to be known as "town- 

 ship organizations," has been planned. These are smaller 

 groups within the county orders. Three are already in 

 existence. This scheme of organization brings the activi- 

 ties of the association to practically every farmer of the 

 state. 



Starting out primarily as breeding associations, their 

 activities have extended in many directions. An alfalfa 

 order has been established which is closely affiliated with 

 the main association : its object is "to promote the alfalfa 

 interests of the state in general," 



1st. By cooperating with the Department of Agronomy 

 and the Wisconsin Agricultural Experiment Association 

 in growing, experimenting, and in the wide dissemination 

 of alfalfa; 



2d. By having alfalfa exhibits at agricultural fairs ; 



3d. By having annual meetings in order to report and 

 discuss topics beneficial to the members of the order ; 



4th. By distributing literature and information bearing 

 upon the production of alfalfa for seed and forage. 



The alfalfa order was organized three years ago and now 

 has a membership of 1200. In 1914, 50 tons of alfalfa 

 seed were sent out for experimental purposes. 



The association receives state aid, $5000 a year, and 

 some of the county orders receive financial aid from the 

 county. The annual dues of members is fifty cents. 



One of the principal aims of the Wisconsin association 



