The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-29
w. L. WATSON ADVISES
FARMERS ATTEND SHORT
COURT AT FLORIDA UNivER-
SlTY FROM JANUARY 6 TO is


will begin January g. and continue to
January Is, 1920.
w. L. Watson, county agricultural
advisor urges all farmers who can
spare the time to take this course.
The training is planned for grown
men and women, who have had some
farm experience. They will be given
the advantage of the knowledge Of
the best experts in the state regard
ing the art of farming in Florida.
Purpose Of Course
The purpose of the short course is
best explained in the following quo
tation from the University Record
The purpose Of the short courses
in agriculture is to enable men and
women who do not find it possible
to attend the longer courses to &C.
quire a knowledge of some of the
fundamental principles Of agriculture
Jas applied to Florida conditions. Ag-
riculture in the state Of Florida is in
a transition stage from the old to the
new. Her rural population is being
increased annually by people from
other states who are not well in
formed concerning agricultural con-
ditions here. The college of agricul-
ture occupies very important posi-
tion in relation to these people and
to the agricultural development OF
the state. 1t is pointing the way for
the development Of stable agricul
ture, and helping the newcomer to
adapt himself to the new conditions
in which he is placed.
The short courses are planned for
the busy man and woman who can
spend only short time at the col.
lege. Four separate courses have
been arranged to meet the demand.
These are in animal husbandry and
general agriculture, poultry husban-
dry, citrus culture and vegetable
growing, and tractors and general az.
riculture.
An examination of the schedule Of
studies will show the size and ma
t,re of the programs that are being
offered this year The student is
taught by lectures and by practical
exercises. He is required to do
things which will assist him in plan.
ming his farm work and will make
him more expert in his work Of stock
raising, dairying, or fruit growing.
On account of the extent Of the cours.
es 1t IL impossible for anyone to take
advantage of all of them during one
session. The student Is urged to
to pick the course that will be OF
most interest and use to him and to
|attend the whole of it.
Number OF Courses Offered
Four courses, each lasting ten
days, are offered from January 6 to
l6, 1920. They are in animal hus.
lbandry and general agriculture, poul-
try husbandry, citrus culture and
vegetable growing, and tractors and
general agriculture. The courses are
distinctly different and are planned
to meet the needs of different groups
of people in the state. On this &C.
count, persons are urged to register
for one course only. The applica-
lions of those desiring to take parts
of two courses will be granted, pro-
vided it does not cause any interfer-
ence.
There are no entrance examina.
tions to the farmers short course,
but applicants should be at least Is
years of age The work has been
planned primarily for men and WON,
en- of mature age and with some farm
experience.
Expenses
| Tuition and Fees-No tuition or
other fees are charged those attend
ling the short courses.
! Rooms and Board Owing to the
overfloow of students at the univer
sity this year. the dormitories are
full, but rooms can be had in pri
vate homes near the campus or In
the downtown section. A list Of such
available rooms will be furnished the
students upon their arrival; or Il
preferred. assignments to rooms will
be made on request before arrival al
Gainesville.
Hotel accommodations can be haf
with or without board. at reasonabl,
prices.
Board in the university dining hal
may be had at IS cents per day. Sin
gle meals will be furnished at 81
cents each. There are several cafes
and boarding Eouscssin town.
4 Books and Clothing Such books