Legislative Assembly The minimum membership per club is 15 instead of 10, the previous minimum number. A different age group makes this possible, such that we will be able to involve more interested people. Prize money was awarded on the basis of the number of members completing projects; the same prize money is awarded regardless of project and the club is responsible for the use of the money. Home Economics classes, as well as agriculture, was held in connection with the Rural Youth Pair. Other activities were also included to expand interest and participation in the Rural Youth Fair. This was something that came out very successfully in the last year and I thought our boys and girls certainly made a wonderful showing. Senior projects were added in both agriculture and home economics to give greater incentive for more participation by older members. All clubs became multi-project clubs with amalgamation, in a few cases, of home economics and agriculture projects. Organization of County 4 H Councils as a means to work with leaders on a formal and organized basis. Addition of public speaking or demonstrations at Achievement Days. County and provincial selection of judging winners for participation in the Winter Fair. Events participated in by 4-H club members included achievement days, Rural Youth Fair, Public Speaking competitions, and judging competitions. Now a word or two about Agricultural Education. An important part of Extension activities is the encouragement of young people to obtain training in agri¬ culture for farming and other agricultural careers. Over the past two years, the Nova Scotia Agricultural College has become a Maritime centre for agricultural training with financial participation, based on stud¬ ent enrollment, by New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island , as well as Nova Scotia . The current building progrm includes a 190 student residence, a new dairy barn, beef and swine barn complex, a technology building and agricultural mechanics build¬ ing. Course changes include: (1) The first three years of a five-year degree course. (2) A technicians course based on 24 months of study after Grade 12. (3) Short courses from one week to six months for vocational students and adult farmers with no minimum entrance requirements. To encourage attendance of Prince Edward Island students at the college, nearly all Regional High Schools were visited by a staff member of the College to establish personal contact and talk with students. Newspaper columns and radio talks were also used in addition to personal contact. A tour to the college was con¬ ducted by the Prince Edward Island Departments of Agriculture and Education with students from almost every high school participating. As well, eight principals and guidance teachers spent a weekend as guests of the college to examine facili¬ ties and to consider the range of careers in agriculture. Twenty-nine students were enrolled at the college during the 1967-68 year, compared to twenty-six last year. Financial assistance is available as follows: 1. Technicians Course: tuition fees amounting to $2,000 per student per year, paid by the Prince Edward Island Government, plus $15.00 per week toward room and board. Now this is quite a sizable amount of money and it has been increased this year, in our upcoming estimates, and you will be asked to approve it. 2. Degree Courses: Scholarships available to those entering with an average of over 75%. Students in both the Technicians and Degree Courses are eligible for Student Loans. —190—