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-6- his field, and the work is done by students under his supervision. In this way all of the students have the opportunity to participate actively in all of the operations commercially practiced in the production of the commodities in which they are interested. In addition to the practices or skills developed during regular laboratory periods, the advanced students take care of all cultural, harvest and pest con- trol activities on the grounds and orchards outside of school hours. For this they are paid from student labor funds. This past year an average of 50 students were on the monthly payroll with approximately $12.50 as the average monthly income from this work. This is of material assistance to these students, as many of them are partly or wholly self-supporting while procuring their educational training. Further experience is obtained in cooperation with county and state departments interested in post, weed and rodent control. School credit is also given for work in both production and inspection fields done by students under commercial conditions for private or corporate organizations. This latter work is with previous agreement by, and under supervision of, the instructor handling that phase of instruction. Enrollment Approximately 100 students were enrolled at the Voorhis Unit at the begin- ning of the winter quarter. In addition, a number of graduates employed in agricultural inspection work in the area, or in "apprentice" positions, were living on the campus and continuing to use library and laboratory facilities. It is believed that the peak registration would come close to the housing capacity of about 140 men. Building needs at the Voorhis Unit are well cared for. A gymnasium for physical education, student assemblies, dances and other activities requiring an extensive floor space, is the principal immediate need. Present plans call for the further utilization of some available acreage to expand the deciduous fruits to provide further laboratory facilities in that field.