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The first part of this publication presents important background information that relates to origin of the concept of a tax-supported experiment station. Included are brief reviews of the historical development of the experiment station idea in Europe and the experiences of American agricultural leaders promoting the establishment of experiment stations in the United States.

Agricultural experiment stations --- Agricultural experiment stations. --- Agriculture --- History --- Research --- Research. --- United States.