University of Tennessee Knoxville - Volunteer Yearbook (Knoxville, TN)

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Ag. Economics and Rural Sociology Ag. Engineering Agronomy Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Dairying Horticulture and Forestry Poultry HE COLLEGE OF Agriculture is Tennessee’s chief business. Approximately two-thirds of the people of the state live in rural areas and are dependent upon the productivity of the farmlands. Nearly 70 per cent of the state s land area is devoted to farm operation. The progress and well-being of the entire Tennessee population rests upon the welfare of agriculture: hence it is imperative that the state keep abreast of scientific advancements in farming. The University of Tennessee is given the responsibility to teach the most modern farming methods. Its College of Agriculture is recognized as one of the best in the nation.

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DEAN F. C. LOWRY D««n of Eitension DEAN R. E. DUNFORD Dean of Sfudtnft A D MINISTRAT I O

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AGRICULTURE DEAN J. H. McLEOD Careers begin in the classrooms and laboratories of the College of Agriculture for youth who will take many places in the agricultural world. Some will operate or manage Tennessee's farms. Some will become agricultural specialists to keep farmers advised in modern methods of farm operation—or they will devote their lives to agricultural re- search. seeking new information to improve farm practices. Some will operate businesses closely connected with agriculture, such as creameries and farm implement concerns. And some will teach agriculture in colleges or secondary schools. Demorutration . . . Huh? Wrt cK your ttep!