Complex sentence: This began in 1913 in response to a need among Kent farmers for assistance with their fruit growing activities-since fruit was an important part of the Kent economy, the station performed a valuable role is carrying out research experiments and advising farmers on fruit production.
Split into simpler sentences: This began in 1913 in response to a need among Kent farmers for assistance with their fruit growing activities. Since fruit was an important part of the Kent economy, the station performed a valuable role is carrying out research experiments and advising farmers on fruit production.