Brigham Young University. School of Agriculture
The School of Agriculture was established within Brigham Young University in 1906 with the purpose of equipping young men with skills to qualify for agricultural work as well as training teachers in the field of Agriculture. After the School of Arts and Industries divided into the School of Arts and Trades and the School of Agriculture, the School of Agriculture sought to educate its students to profit in Agriculture through well-trained staff experienced in Western conditions.
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Description
Established: 1906
Abolished: 1909
Location: Provo, Utah (1906-1909)
Functions
Between 1906 and 1909 the School of Agriculture offered a four year High School course in Agriculture and a two year course in Agriculture. In 1908 the curriculum was divided into the areas of General Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Agronomy, and Veterinary Science.
Assets and Administrative Structure
The School of Agriculture within Brigham Young University was under the direction of the president of the university, George H. Brimhall.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1906-1909)
Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. School of Art and Industries (1904-1906)
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Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2009-00056
Creator: UPB