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BUSINESS SESSION 



small beginning. However, I feel that many are interested 

 in this work, and that in time we shall have representation in 

 this Council from all quarters of the State. In our meeting 

 yesterday, many growers representing local organizations 

 expressed themselves, and much interest was shown in this 

 branch of the work. Another year I believe we shall have a 

 much larger representation, the idea being new to many. I 

 find there is some lack of interest and of a cooperative spirit 

 at the present time among some of the local organizations, 

 which is undoubtedly due to their not being supported by 

 an active membership. 



The success of cooperative movements in any section in 

 any line should be constantly held before the members, un- 

 less the Association is working unusually well. The greatest 

 difficulty in the way is the fact that many members of local 

 organizations have not acquired the cooperative way of think- 

 ing, and for this reason a constant educational campaign 

 should be made to keep the growers interested and let them 

 see the advantages. Your Committee recommends that the 

 members of local organizations improve the opportunity under 

 the plan of cooperation between the local organizations, our 

 Association and the Extension Department of this College, 

 to secure speakers on cooperation. Under this plan, I think 

 the weaker associations of this State can be built up. I be- 

 lieve that all members of local organizations can help in many 

 ways, and I would suggest that they talk cooperation among 

 their members and become actively interested in helping to 

 build up their associations. Most of us are accustomed to the 

 competitive system and have not the training in pulling to- 

 gether. Many of the growers think they lose their indepen- 

 dence by joining an association, when it really is the only 

 means of making them independent. For an association to 

 be successful in its undertaking, there must be a good work- 

 ing plan, and as soon as sufficient members can be secured, 

 they should incorporate and have some working capital. This 

 will enable them to employ a manager, who, by his activity, 

 should greatly further the interest of his association. If 

 such an organization should be prosperous, and I certainly 

 believe it would, its influence would grow and the growers 



