The Grootfonrtein farm is very extensive (about
25,000 acres) and typical of a large area of the Karroo
and midlands of the Cape Province. The special fea-
tures here are agriculture (chiefly irrigation), ostriches,
Merino sheep, Angora goats, poultry and dairying. The
area of operation embraces the rest of the Cape Province
excluding Griqualand East and the area served by Elsen-
burg.
The following courses are given : —

(1) A one year course in general Agriculture.
(2) A two years course in Agriculture and Agricultural
Science, qualifying for a diploma in Agriculture.
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(3) A three year course for an honours diploma for ad-
vanced study in certain subjects.
(4) Special courses of varying duration are offered
appropriate to the more specialized farming pursuits
in each area.
(5) Short vacation courses are also provided for farmers
and their -wives and daughters, rural school teachers,
and others interested in agricultural pursuits-
Extension work is carried on by means of external

lectures and demonstrations, by co-operative experi-
mental work with farmers, by advisory services through
correspondence and visits to farms, orchards, poultry
yards, etc., and by the publication of numerous articles
and bulletins.
Further important functions of the schools consist in
the carrying out of experimental and investigational
work and the breeding of pedigree live stock for sale to
farmers. ,

The following data were obtained from the Principal
of the Grootfontein School of Agriculture: —

. '" Students are admitted to the Diploma Course only at the
commencement of each school year, i.e. in January. The
minimum age of entry is 16 years. Candidates must have passed
the Junior Certificate examination or its equivalent, and must
produce satisfactory references as to character and evidence
of good health. Preference will be given to those with a higher
standard of education.
