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very strong. We have organized one of the sub- 

 organizations, and will organize the rest in the next two 

 weeks. On November 4, 5 and 6 we are to have a Fann- 

 ers' Chautauqua, and all the schools of the county will 

 turn out to it, and I am spending a large portion of my 

 time now visiting the schools to work up interest in the 

 Chautauqua, and to give talks on agricultural subjects. 

 The schools are co-operating with me to the fullest ex- 

 tent of their ability, and would easily occupy all my 

 time if I could devote it to them; and whenever possible, 

 I take the students to a corn field, and give practical les- 

 sons on selection and care of seed com. 



I have recently gotten a Babcock tester, and have 

 tested a number of herds. Have tested sn number of 

 samples of soil for acidity; have been instrumental in 

 getting a "Jeffrey Lime Pulverizer" in the county, and 

 prospects for securing one or two more; have compiled 

 a list of all samples of soil from the county that have 

 been analyzed, and have had two samples of Ca C03 

 tested. Will get some concrete silos erected in the 

 spring and summer. 



I believe this covers my work in a general way, and 

 I shall be glad to hear any criticisms you have to offer, 

 especially recommendations for improvement. 



GrEAHAM A. Smith, 



County Agent. 



PULASKI COUNTY. 



Following is a brief report of the work done in Pu- 

 laski county since January 1, 1915 : 



Last year conducted work with 64 demonstrators and 

 co-operators. 



This year I am conducting work with 93 demonstra- 

 tors and co-operators. 



The yield per acre from com demonstrations was 

 53 bushels. 



Sowed 53 acres of alfalfa on 22 farms. 



Sowed 8 acres of crimson clover on 4 farms. 



Sowed 9 acres of hairy vetch on 3 farms. 



Pruned 2,688 fruit trees. 



Sprayed 4,392 fruit trees. 



Vaccinated 130 cattle for black leg. 



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