Whence Leadership in Agriculture

Signing of the Morrill Act by President Lincoln on July 2, 1862, opened the way for establishment of the land-grant college system. Today this system provides higher education for 20% of all American college students, and its teaching, research, and extension services supply leadership for world agriculture. Many observers regard the recent changes in agricultural education, which reflect demand for increased scientific content, as one of the most significant shifts in emphasis of the postwar years. To report the intent, the potentials, and the meaning of the shift, five distinguished agricultural educators herewith present their comments for Bulletin readers. The Editor.