Agricultural Laws of Ohio

SEC. 7972. [Investment of interest of "scrip fund."] On the first days of January and July in each year, the auditor of state shall invest the interest arising from the "agricultural college scrip fund" in the same manner in which the principal thereof is invested.

SEC. 7973. [County schools.] The College of Agriculture and Domestic Science of the university shall arrange for the extension of its teachings throughout the state, and hold schools in which instruction shall be given in soil fertility, stock raising, crop production, dairying, horticulture, domestic science, and kindred subjects. No such school shall exceed one week in length and not more than one be held in any county during a year.

SEC. 7974. [Instructions by mail.] In addition to the holding of such schools such college shall give instruction and demonstrations in various lines of agriculture, at agricultural fairs, institutes, granges, clubs, or in connection with any other organizations, that, in its judgment, may be useful in extending agricultural knowledge. The work in extension may also include instruction by mail in agricultural and mechanical arts, and the publication of bulletins designed to carry the benefits of its teachings to communities remote from the college. Any common carrier is authorized and empowered to carry the persons employed by, and the equipment and exhibits used in such instruction and demonstrations, free or at reduced rates.

SEC. 11726. [Special exemption.] * * ** Every head of a family who is engaged in the business of agriculture, in addition to the exemptions provided for in such section shall hold exempt from execution one horse, or one yoke of cattle, with the necessary gearing therefor, and one wagon.