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_.   in Kentucky and at the National Corn Show. Plans have i
{jg; l»__   ’ been completed for a systematic canvass of the county fairs »
  gi   _ - of the State, through which agency great good can be accom- T
    plished, both by the lessons taught by these exhibits and by
    . _ personal contact of those having charge of these exhibits ·
  with farmers from all sections of the State. At the Ken-
-, . i   f tucky State Fair, not only were such exhibits installed, but l
  » other enterprises undertaken, such as the operation of a *
  model dairy, showing the proper methodsof producing and *
  handling milk for the certified market, economy of produc- ?
  tion being the prime consideration. The ordinary operations ‘
  of an up-to-date dairy have been conducted on the fair ‘
  grounds during the past two years for the inspection of '
      visitors. ‘
  ‘ 5. Boys’ Encamprnonts. Upon competitive examinations, i
  110 boys from ninety counties were given free transporta- '
  tion to and from the State Fair. Camp accommodations l
  during the week of the fair and their meals were also pro- 1
  vided. During the forenoons the boys were given agricul- '
  tural instruction by lectures, demonstrations and inspection *
  of the stock, implements, and other exhibits on the grounds, '
  and in the afternoons were allowed the liberty of the grounds.
  On returning to their homes, they were required to write an
  essay upon what they saw and learned at the fair, and these  
  essays were published in their local papers and returned to ‘
  the secretary of the fair. This encampment is to be con- ‘  
  _ tinued each year. .  
  6. Boys’ and Girls’ Club Work. During the period ’ i
  included in this report, the boys’ and girls’ `club work of the
  State has been continued and creditable work has been i
  accomplished in many localities. Thus, during 1912, fifty-
  three boys of the corn clubs succeeded in producing one {
   
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