The Jewish Agricultural Society announced today the opening of a practical course in the rudiments of agriculture for refugees with limited means.
The course is being given at the Bound Brook, N.J., farm of the society under the direction of Edward Tansky. Six refugees are already living at the farm, which has a capacity of 20. The farm, long owned by the society, was recently renovated and restocked for the purpose.
Gabriel Davidson, general manager of the society, emphasized that the course was not intended for youths, but for mature family men interested in embarking upon a career of farming. The course, he said, will be limited to one year, during which the refugees will receive intensive training, in the practical rudiments of farming, including poultry raising, dairying and crops. A fee of $5 weekly, covering only food costs, is charged.
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