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Modern methods in farm work in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture advances science driven farming through the Model Orchard Movement with over 1800 model orchards, 1918 public orchard demonstrations, and 1200 inspections. Inspectors map pest issues, nurseries, and conduct tests on pesticides while the Bureau of Farmers' Institutes spreads scientific guidance via 221 institutes and 15 movable schools. Enforcement of fertilizer laws yields numerous prosecutions and licensing receipts, with 667 feeding-stuff samples and related penalties, plus linseed oil analyses and broad department chemist work.
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