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development of the kind in Kentucky and the influences
of sound investigation in this field would eventually
mean much to the state.

     AGRICULTURAL EXPFRIMh8NTAL WORK.   If the two tracts
of land of 500 acres each are suitable and sufficient
funds are available, it is probable that the following
lines of work should be immediately developed;

     DEMONSTRATION FARMS.   One or more small farms, such
as are typical of mountain agriculture, shou6ld be estab-
lished for the purpose of demonstrating the possibilities
of mountain agriculture.   The necessary numbers of live
stock, such as dairy cows, swine and Poultry, should be
included on these farms and an attempt made to show that
a reasonable income and a satisfactory method of living
may be obtained from mountain farms if they are properly
and carefully operated.

     The following investigations and demonstrations should
be inaugurated:

     THE DEVELOPIE'NT OF ORCHARDING AND OF HORTICULTURAL
PRODU0TS.   There are many localities in the mountains of
Kentucky admirably adapted to the production of fruit.     A
demonstration orchard should be established on which ex-
periments may be carried on to obtain a better knowledge
of the methods of culture, the varieties and other factors
which lead to successful fruit production in the mountain
area.

      In connection with this, an investigation should be
initiated also rw!ith small fruits such as bush fruits and
strawberries with the view of developing the possibili-
ties of the culture of these products.

      GRASSES AND FORAGE CROPS.    One of the problems of
the mountains is the development of grasses and forage
crops that fit into the conditions that prevail.     Ther~e
is need for much investigation as well as demonstration
of methods of production and introduction of grasses and
forage crops which may be more effective than those now
grown.

      SOILS.   Soil demonstrations are needed to bring
home the lessons of the best methods of crop production.
The nearest soil fields in the mountain area are those
located at Berea and London.    Similar fields should be
established in this area, as the maintenance and building
up of the soils are among the important problems.