PRODUCTIVE 
POULTRY HUSBANDRY. 
INTRODUCTION. 
THE TEACHING OF POULTRY HUSBANDRY. 
THE DEMAND for the teaching of poultry husbandry in the 
public schools and colleges is increasing constantly. Nearly all 
the State colleges and universities are giving considerable time 
to its study. All secondary schools of agriculture rank poultry 
instruction with such subjects as dairying and fruit growing. 
Recently elementary schools have commenced giving the subject 
of poultry farming a place in their agricultural teaching. 
During the last few years the poultry industry has witnessed 
an immense growth in popularity. This has been due to several | 
factors: The activity of the poultry press; the many poultry sys- 
tems; attempts to meet the high cost of living; and a “ back to 
the land ”” movement on the part of city people. 
This popular awakening has created a great demand for men, 
properly trained, to instruct, advise, and direct in the many fields 
of poultry endeavor. Men who contemplate operating their own 
farms, or managing others, must be taught the practical opera- 
tions attendant upon poultry farming. They must also be taught 
enough of the scientific side of the problems involved to enable 
them to intelligently appreciate the reasons for the character of 
work which is essential for success. 
Young men must be carefully trained to fill positions as instruc- 
tors and investigators at our agricultural schools and colleges. 
Upon the experience, training, and ability of the future instruc- 
tors will largely depend the capabilities of the students which 
are graduated: The field for the poultry teacher and investigator 
is great, and for years to come the supply will fall far below the 
demand. 
The Value of Practical Application.—It is very desirable that 
all students have some previous experience in the handling of a 
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