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Wed, 12/28/2022 - 21:42
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V. - 9 a United States Department of Commerce licenses; and had required three years of matriculation for both mechanis and construction licenses. As an example of the efficiency of this type of work, out of 12 seniors who took the United States Department of Commerce license tests last spring, 11 passed every test. The usual percentage, from private schools specializing in this type of instruction, or from those engaged in the industry, is about ten per cent. EQUIPMENT Again in contrast with last year's report, considerable change has been made and will continue to be made, in the physical equipment. Many of the additions and betterments are to replace antiquated equipment. Major construction of new buildings during the last year, was principally confined to the last three months, when five new agricultural buildings have been started, some of which are almost completed. They include a central swine unit, a beef feeding barn, a dairy and beef herd sire barn, a dairy calf barn and a dairy cattle feeding barn. All of these structures have a definite place in the livestock instruction program, and several will be directly used in the student project program. The establishment of new curricula in the fall was preceded by some important changes in facilities. A new Air Conditioning division was set up and the first series of demonstration equipment was provided. Plant science equipment for a dozen new courses, and animal science equipment for an equal number, was provided. These included two complete laboratories as well as the smaller paraphernalia. Re-utilization of the old creamery building for animal science, and creamery use, was ordered. Machinery to re-equip the creamery plant is being ordered and will be installed on the lower floor, while dairy, and science classes, are being taught on the second floor. This building has not been