Work of the rothamsted experimental station
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ABSTRACT AN event of great importance in the history of the Rothamsted Experimental Station occurred in 1934, namely, the purchase of the farm and adjoining lands by the Rothamsted Trustees.
Few people perhaps realise that hitherto this experimental centre, with its long-term trials known the world over, was held only on a lease, and that it was threatened by the encroachment
of the builder. The sum necessary for purchase was speedily raised by public subscription. A glance at the subscription list gives ample testimony, if such were needed, of the high esteem in
which the Station is held by farming organisations and business men. It is not out of place perhaps to mention here that unique organisation the Society for Extending the Rothamsted
Experiments which was founded in 1904. This Society has not only helped financially, but, by looking ahead, has also enabled important work to be initiated without the delays that usually
occur if the money question is left until it is time to start work. Among the many old and modern documents in the Station library, the minutes of this Society will be among the most
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