02740cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000060010610000370011224502200014926400510036930000470042033600260046733700260049333800360051950000310055550802350058652015130082153400450233465300280237985600430240729057UtSlPG20260610133648.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aS1 aCrapo, Henry Howland,d1804-186910aAddress delivered by Hon. Henry H. Crapo, Governor of Michigan, before the Central Michigan Agricultural Society, at their Sheep-shearing Exhibition held at the Agricultural College Farm, on Thursday, May 24th, 1866 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-06-06  aProduced by Betsie Bush, Carla Foust, and the Online
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University of Michigan\\\'s Making of America collection.)  a"Address delivered by Hon. Henry H. Crapo, Governor of Michigan, before the Central Michigan Agricultural Society, at Their Sheep-Shearing Exhibition, Held at the Agricultural College Farm, On Thursday, May 24th, 1866" is a historical address written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as a record of a significant address delivered by the Governor of Michigan reflecting on agricultural practices, particularly focusing on sheep husbandry and the importance of agricultural education. The work emphasizes the transformation and development of agriculture in Michigan, particularly after the Civil War.  In the address, Crapo discusses the state of Michigan post-Civil War and the resilience of its agricultural community. He recognizes the significance of the Central Michigan Agricultural Society in promoting agricultural knowledge and practices. The speech highlights the importance of sheep husbandry as a key area of focus, detailing the different breeds of sheep, their merits, and the economic implications for farmers. Crapo encourages farmers to pursue collective action to improve the quality and marketability of their wool, cautioning against overstocking and urging a balance of livestock. He concludes by advocating for the establishment and support of agricultural colleges to enhance the education of farmers and improve agricultural practices overall, positioning education as a vital component for the advancement of farming in Michigan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAgriculture -- Michigan40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29057