I take this opportunity of thanking the Madras Agricultural Students'Union for inviting the American Arcot Mission to take part in the lively activities of this conference.Perhaps some of you might have heaard of and some have seen the American Arcot Mission Agricultural Institute. Katpadi.It is llocated about 4miles away from the main Katpadi-bangalore road.As one goes along the road winding in and out of the numerous barren knolls which are a feature of the tract.one wonders whether any farm can have its existence in such a place.but the visitor is amply rewarded at the end by the presence of a beautiful farm.demonstrating how best such an inhospitable and barren land can be made to attract and yield.This was made possible entirely due to the pioneer and untiring efforts of Mr.and Mrs.J.J.De Vaois who have put their heart and soul into this project.I shall now.go through the past.the present and the future of the Institute.
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