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Agriculture in Alaska. 



According to Bradstreef experts appointed by the United 

 States Government have been for some 



the southern coast region, and they have submitted reports 

 upon the matter to the Secretary of Agriculture. The reports 

 agree that while comparatively little agriculture is carried on 

 at preseni in the territory, it is possible that enough of certain 

 crops and animals may be grown to sustain a considerable 

 population provided proper methods are pursued. The 

 establishment of agricultural experiment stations is not re- 

 garded as feasible, but it is believed that experiments may be 

 carried on in various directions wdth success. Cultivated areas 

 in Alaska are confined to small kitchen gardens, in which 

 are grown many of the earlier and hardier vegetables, and 

 stock-raising is carried on to a very limited extent, but the 

 possible extension of the pasturage and gardening area is 

 quite considerable. Agriculture in Alaska will, however 

 probably always be subsidiary to fishing and other industries. 



Agriculture in 

 Alaska. 



months investigating the agricultural 

 possibilities of Alaska, particularly in 



