University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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x THE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE iSiiiiililiiiiliiliiiiiiiiililimiiiraliiiiiNiiSS ' ' THE College of Agriculture with its new home in the Agricultural Building, has adequately provided the various departments with in- structors and modern equipment, thus being prepared to offer a very complete course of training in irrigation farming and ranching and in the problems of the home. During no time in the history of this State has the demand been so great for young men and women trained along the lines of agriculture and home economics, especially those with considerable agricultural experience. The College of Agriculture realizes the great necessity in the continuation of this training so that it may most effectively take its part in solving the momentous problems involved in reclamation work to be started in the near future and furnishing Agricultural and Home Economics Specialists. The College of Agriculture is giving more consideration in all of its courses of study to the practical application of the various agricultural principles that have to do primarily with the modern methods of farm practice. With the spacious classrooms and complete equipment for instruction in agronomy and home economics the College is planning for a big enrollment of students during the Fall Semester this year. It is expected that many of the upper class students in agriculture who are now in some branch of military service will be released this summer, making possible their registration in the College next semester. Many inquiries have already been received from prospective students who desire a thorough course of training in farming and ranching under irrigation. Arrangements have been made for the following appointments to the Agricultural Faculty to be effective during the next college year : V. E. Scott, Professor of Dairy and Poultry Husbandry. C. E. Fleming, Associate Professor of Animal Husbandry (Range Management) . F. L. Bixby, Associate Professor of Agronomy (Irrigation and Drainage) . 17 n

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II George Hardman, Assistant Professor of Agronomy (Soils and Farm Mechanics) . Mrs. Halleck-Wagner, Specialist in Home Economics (Care of Children) . The agricultural laboratories which are located in the basement of the Agricultural Building are being adequately equipped for a thorough study of farm tractors, modern farm machinery and appliances; a complete set of equipment including testers, cleaners, graders, dockage machines and a large electric germinator for making a thorough study of the important factors in- volved in the commercial grading of grain and hay and the testmg of commer- cial samples of farm seeds; special apparatus and demonstration material for the illustration and thorough study of irrigation methods, water measurement, pumping plants and farm drainage; and special equipment necessary for a special study of the different types of wool in relation to their market value. Very complete educational exhibits are being prepared by the various depart- ments for the benefit of the agricultural students and also the farmers who visit the College to attend the various conferences that are held throughout the year. The home economics laboratories for cooking, sewing and millinery are thoroughly equipped with the most modern appliances for instruction in these various branches of work. The cooking laboratory includes ranges for gas, electricity, oil and wood and coal, so that the girls who take up the vocation of teaching will be properly fitted to give a thorough course of training in domestic science with the use of any one of these fuels. The sewing labora- tory is fitted with sewing and drafting tables, ironing boards, irons and several types of sewing machines. The costume fitting room is equipped with a full length triplicate mirror and space for hanging all garments in the process of making. The millinery laboratory is equipped with low tables and complete apparatus for dampening and shaping hat foundations, and for steaming, reno- vating and pressing hat materials. The large demonstration laboratory and lecture room is equipped with a gas range and sink for cooking demonstrations. A lantern is also provided for illustrated lectures on the various phases of household management. This room is furnished with raised seats to accom- modate 100 students. The greatest demand for agricultural graduates at the present time is on the farm or ranch where it is possible for them to use their education to the greatest benefit. Many agricultural graduates from Nevada are now success- fully operating farms or ranches in the irrigated sections of the West. v mi m9micmii Si r ir f i!irmvny- ' ts- Yjri, ' r SF .:a7 ■ y ' r 7r7: .7. ig??ss CT°:agia ggg ws aTCM t i;a5; 19