The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-27
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.


What is an agricultural society The
name implies it is an association organized
for the promotion of agriculture. Doubt
less this purpose is subseryed by these So
cicties in many States of the Union; but
generally, throughout the South, agricul-
tural societies seem to be organized to hold
annual fairs, where fine stock may be ex-
hibitcd, large crowds collected, and the
young and the gay enjoy themselves: AT
this present time, if our agricultural and
mechanical societies, with their fairs, effect
cd nothing more than q social reunion annu-
ally of the citizens of the State, l would
advocate them, because this much is often
productive of great good but they should
aim at something more lasting, more sub
stantial and more permanent in its effects
upon the country.
The fair should simply be eliminating
point where the material advantages of the
society are to be displayed. The object of
the society should be SO to encourage and
apply the industrial energies of the people
as to develop most thoroughly all the ma
terial resources of the State. This being
done, the annual fairs are necessary to
show the result of the years labors.
There one should learn the resources eff his
entire State observe the agricultural pro-
gress of his fellows and, actuatcd by a
laudablc ambition, should be encouraged
to raise finer stock, harvest heavier crops,
grow more diversified products, and use
the best improved implements OF husband
nv. For these reasons, and with this
view, every one should attend his annual
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