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Georgia Extension Work Drives Agriculture Growth 1916 Report
Georgia leads in extension work with 41,000 rural enrollments in 1916. County agents doubled corn and cotton yields, introduced alfalfa and soil crops, and built 222 silos. Home economics outreach reached 8,419 homes, 85,077 audience total, 14,938 bulletins. Pig, corn, and other clubs reported strong profits and yields. Colored farmers aided via Georgia State College programs and an agricultural train reached 50,000+ in outreach.
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Phil Campbell
Ga. St. Col. of
Ayr
Georgia
Georgia State College of Agriculture
College of Agriculture
Smith-Lever
Ben Leath
Walker County
Corn Club
United States
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Georgia State Industrial College
Savannah
Fort Valley