Jasper County Democrat, Volume 23, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1920 — AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKERS’ CONFERENCE [ARTICLE]

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKERS’ CONFERENCE

The twenty-third annual conference of the agricultural extension workers of Indiana was held in the agricultural hall at, Purdue Nov. 3-5. The conference, as expressed by those in charge, was the most successful and enthusiastic of its kind ever held at Purdue. Every county agent, extension and institute worker and club leader was in attendance. The ladies held their sessions following the general sessions in room 206 in the agricultural hall and received no less attention from noted speakers than did the rest of the conference. The speakers were of broad mind and vision, being represented by such men as Prof. G. I. Christie, Dean Stanley Coulter, President W. E. Stone, C. G. Woodbury of Washington, D. C. E. Gunnels of Chicago, Dean J. H. Skinner, Dean Carolyn Shoemaker, Walter W. Bonner of Greensburg, Prof. S. D. Conner, and many others of no less Importance. From this representation of men and ladies the general trend of opinion was that this country is not on the decline but on the incline for better times and conditions; that the county agents, extension and institute workers and club leaders are becoming to be an asset to the rural community and agriculture in a way that has never been felt heretofore; that the organization of the fanners Into one large and united federation is bringing about a co-operation of the farmers of the township, county and state with the agricultural forces of the state and nation in such a broad-minded way that agriculture in the future will far surpass any agricultural activities in the past; and last but not least, that the boys and girls must be given their share of agricultural activities in order that the younger generation will have a liking for the farm and the future agricultural problems. Qreat emphasis was given this last * and Important point.