1922.] 



Farm Institutes. 



Saddlebacks. The farm hiiihliiigs, remodelled to secure eco- 

 nomy in the housing and feeding of live stock and in the pre- 

 servation of farmyard manure, have gravitation water laid on 

 and electric light installed, and the dairy, fully equipped with 

 modem appliances for the treatment of milk and the making of 

 butter and cheese, is remarkable for its cleanliness, good order 

 and business-like management 



The Agricultural Course. — The agricultural course consists of 

 three terms of 12 weeks each, thus covering a full ^^ear's farming 

 operations. Whenever possible the lectures are given on the 

 farm instead of in the lecture room and the students take part 

 in all kinds of farm work, including dairying and horticulture. 

 Mr. James Mackie, M.A., B.Sc. (Agr.), is Principal of the Insti- 

 tute and Agricultural Organiser for Somerset. 



During the first term of the agricultural course, the student 

 is instructed in the nature of soils, their adaptability, improve- 

 ment, etc. ; the use of the various kinds of farm implements and 

 machinery; the rotation of crops, their haiTesting and market- 

 ing; general science, including the structure and growth of 

 plants; land surveying; and some aspects of horticulture. In 

 the second term he will also study the use of manures, feeding- 

 stuffs, plant nutrition, seed testing, the identification of plants 

 and weeds and the firgt principles of book-keeping and farm 

 accounts; and in the third will devote attention to the feeding, 

 breeding and general management of live stock; veterinary 

 science and the control of animal disease ; the treatment of 

 fungoid diseases; insect pests, and the cultivation of certain 

 fruit and vegetable crops. The practical apphcation of the teach- 

 ing given during this course is emphasised and the whole of the 

 instruction given is so designed as to be of immediate utihty and 

 application. It is meant primarily for the' sons and daughters 

 of farmers and those who propose to become farmers or farm 

 managers. 



The horticultural course consists of three terms of 12 weeks. 

 Students take part, under the supervision of the horticultural 

 staff, in all classes of work in the gardens and orchards, which 

 are well stocked with tree and bush fruit. Th(^ aim of this 

 course is to give a practical training in growing fruit and market 

 garden crops for sale. The pupils will also receive instruction 

 in bee-keeping, including practical apiary work, and will attend 

 the classes in genei'al science, land surveying and book-keeping, 

 which will be supplemented by special lectures ada])ting this 

 instruction to horticultural practice. 



