Summary of 



ANNUAL REPORf'^*^^®^^^*^ 



APR 2 5 1978 



MONTANA STATE LIBRARY 

 930 E Lyfid3te Ave. 

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Department oi Agriculture 



Labor and Industry 



STATE OF MONTANA 



December 1, 1922 



Helena, Montana 



FOREWORD 



± HE Montana Department of Agriculture, Labor and In- 

 dustry was organized by the Seventeenth Legislative As- 

 sembly and became operative in April, 1921. This summary 

 of the annual report to the governor is intended to give a 

 very brief view of the agricultural conditions of the year in 

 Montana; a description of the organization and work of the 

 department; and some conclusions concerning the operation of 

 laws in Montana affecting agriculture. The diagram on Pages 

 12-13 shows in graphic form the organization and work of the 

 department. The Montana State fair is covered in a separate 

 report. 



