This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917 Excerpt: ...law. The board consists of five members. The governor appoints four, and their term of office is four years. The director of the Utah Experiment Station is the fifth member. It is supported entirely, and all salaries and expenses paid, by the state. Usually the appropriation for this department amounts to about $4,000 per year. The State Board of Horse Commissioners, organized in 1907, has charge of the registration and regulation of breeding horses. It gets no direct state appropriation, but has all registration fees to defray expenses. The board is made up of the professor of animal industry and professor of veterinary science of the State Agricultural College. There is also a State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, who regulate the practice of veterinary medicines in the state. The State Food and Dairy Commissioner is appointed by the governor, and has a direct appropriation for carrying on his work. He has charge of inspecting dairy products, meats, and provisions, and the like. The State Fair Association has charge of the holding of annual fairs, receives a direct appropriation from the state, as well as all moneys that are made at the fair. The members are appointed by the governor. There is also a State Board of Sheep Commissioners. They have charge of the sheep inspection, with an idea of controlling and suppressing scab and other infectious diseases. The farmers" institute work is in charge of the Superintendent of Farmers" Institutes, under the direction of the trustees of the State Agricultural College. A special fund is provided for this work. Vermont. Vermont Board of Agriculture. It has been established since 1872. The chief administrative officer is the secretary, who is chosen by the board. The Governor, the President of the University ... Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Cyclopedia of American agriculture Volume 4; a popular survey of agricultural conditions, practices and ideals in the United States and Canada (Liberty Hyde Bailey)