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Farmers' institutes have been organized; corn-judging and stock-judging contests have been held; prizes have been offered for the best results in the raising of grains, vegetables, or stock. New varieties of grains have been introduced, improved methods of cultivation discovered, and means of enriching and conserving the soil devised.
Oftentimes the merchants of the town in which the institute is held offer premiums as an inducement to the farmers. In Wisconsin an educational feature of much value takes the form of stock-judging usually at the regular autumn fairs. The judges give their reasons for their decisions, thus emphasizing the qualities that go to make up a perfect or desirable animal.
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