(b) To sponsor periodical publications on the subject.

(c) To organize edaphologic museums for the greater interchange of typical soil profiles and samples.

(d) To prepare studies for discussion at the above-mentioned First Inter-American Conference on Soil Science, especially with reference to the standardization of nomenclature and of methods of soil analysis, research and description.

5. To include especially the topic "Actual and Potential Use of Land" in the agenda of the First Conference of the Inter-American Society of Soil Science, in view of the fact that an adequate inventory of soil resources must precede any consideration of the use thereof. LIII. CREATION OF THE INTER-AMERICAN SOCIETY OF AGRICULTURAL CLIMATOLOGY

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves: To recommend that at the next Inter-American Conference on Agriculture there be created the "Inter-American Society of Agricultural Climatology", chiefly for the purpose of studying, interpreting, coordinating and defining American agricultural climatology, in conformity with the decision which the Second InterAmerican Conference on Agriculture made on the subject.

To this end, the Executive Committee of the Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture shall be charged with carrying out the organization of this Society.

LIV. RIVER CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT

WHEREAS: Many torrents and rivers that flow between countries or from one country to another are subject to great crests which result in disastrous floods and, on the other hand, have undeveloped potentialities for irrigation, navigation, and hydroelectric power, The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves: To recommend that conventions between countries be entered into providing for joint international boards whose duties would be to plan the control and development of such rivers in the interest of the safety and welfare of all lands and peoples within the watershed.

LV. INTER-AMERICAN CONFERENCE ON CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

WHEREAS:

1. In the utilization of large areas of land in the American nations, due productivity is not being attained;

2. As has been pointed out in the studies submitted to this Con

ference, the use of the land and the adequate protection thereof have often been a failure;

3. As a consequence, serious damage has been caused to soils, causing depreciation to forests, pasturages, fauna and utilizable water resources, all of which has resulted in the impoverishment of the countries of America,

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves:

1. To recommend that the Pan American Union consider the possibility of organizing in the near future an inter-American conference on the conservation of natural resources. The said conference would devote its energies chiefly to the study, observation and determination of practical programs of action on activities related to the utilization and conservation of national forests and parks, protection of shaded river basins, flora and fauna reserves, the prevention of and fight against floods, irrigation projects, the organization of districts for soil conservation, et cetera.

2. To recommend that the said conference be attended by official experts, researchers, educators, journalists, and other persons interested, for the purpose of bringing the full attention of the public to the matter.

LVI. NEW CARTOGRAPHIC SYMBOLS FOR EDAPHOLOGICAL SURVEYS

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves:

1. To recommend that the American countries adopt for edaphological surveys, in addition to the cartographic symbols of the "Soil Survey Manual" by Dr. Charles E. Kellogg recommended by Resolution LIX of the Second Inter-American Conference on Agriculture, the list of new symbols proposed by the Institute of Soils and Agrotechny of the Argentine Republic;

2. That this series of additional symbols be published to test their suitability to other American countries;

3. That the names of the symbols be translated into English, French and Portuguese to facilitate their use and thereby obtain the necessary uniformity of terms..

WHEREAS:

LVII. AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY

1. It is desirable to place within reach of the inhabitants of America foods at low cost and in sufficient quantity;

2. One of the factors most responsible for the high price of agri

cultural products in tropical countries is the lack of mechanization of cultivation;

3. Due to special conditions of environment, some of the machines employed in the temperate zones, such as harvesters, render inadequate service or are unsuited to the tropics;

4. So long as it is not possible to mechanize the cultivation of certain plants, their production in the Hemisphere will be hindered by the competition of countries where the cost of manual labor is lower,

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves:

1. To recommend to the Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences the establishment, in the agricultural experiment stations of tropical America, of a Research Department on Agricultural Machinery, in which the necessary studies and tests may be carried on. The above-mentioned Institute shall inform all the countries in the Pan American Union, and these shall inform the Institute of every new machine, motorized machine, or mechanical labor system that is ready to leave the experimental stage and enter into active use in agriculture, cattle raising and related industries. For this purpose there shall be understood as experimental equipment any unit which operates under new ideas and which has been patented, including spare parts, accessories, special tools and any other related elements necessary for its operation.

2. To recommend that there be accorded to such machinery the maximum preference with respect to transit, transportation, shipping, export and exchange permits, and that it be exempted as far as possible from customs duties, taxes, fees or charges of any kind. All those elements which must of necessity go with the machinery for the purpose of carrying out experiments shall enjoy the same facilities, but with the status of a temporary importation.

3. That the Division of Agricultural Cooperation of the Pan American Union request from the companies manufacturing agricultural machinery the cooperation of their experts and the sending of some of them to carry out in the field itself such experiments as may be

necessary.

4. To recommend to the American countries that at the same time and at their own expense they carry on local research to determine which is the best traction power and the most satisfactory type and size of equipment for harvesting different crops under distinct conditions of soil, topography and the area of the land under cultivation; and that the information obtained be placed at the disposal of farmers by means of demonstration farms, agricultural extension experts, and by other means.

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LVIII. FACILITIES FOR THE INTERCHANGE OF MACHINERY FOR MANUFACTURING SOFT FIBERS

WHEREAS:

1. The countries of the American Continent depend to a great extent on foreign sources for their supply of soft fibers and especially of articles made of such fibers;

2. Many American countries have optimum natural and economic conditions for the production of this class of fibers, notwithstanding which the expansion of cultivation of the most useful species is being delayed by the lack of machines suitable for the various processes of their cultivation and manufacture;

3. What is felt most is the lack of perfected mechanical means for the extraction of fibers and their subsequent weaving,

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves: To recommend that American countries interested in the production of soft fibers of vegetable origin facilitate the interchange of machinery indispensable for textile manufacture.

LIX. AMERICAN AGRICULTURAL INSTRUCTION

WHEREAS: The agricultural and veterinary professions are basic ones for the development of the agricultural industries of the Americas and it is advisable to establish a system of coordination of instruction in those professions,

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves:

1. To recommend that the Inter-American Institute of Agricultural Sciences promote studies or understandings in order to correlate the curricula in agricultural and veterinary schools and colleges, for the purpose of obtaining better cooperation among such centers.

2. That facilities be given to persons of the agricultural and veterinary professions of the American countries and the practice of the said professions be regulated in order to raise them to their rightful importance.

3. That facilities be established in all the countries of America for the necessary free practice of these professions for all graduates of recognized institutions of the countries of America through the presentation of appropriate credentials and equivalent credits according to the standards of the universities granting them.

4. That facilities be established for entrance to colleges of agronomic engineering and veterinary medicine of the universities of America for the graduates of secondary schools of all the countries of this Continent. 5. That there be adopted a system of standardization of equivalent credits for higher studies among the different countries and universities

for students of agronomic engineering and veterinary medicine desiring to change residence while they are studying.

6. That the Pan American Union make a study of the problem by individual countries and be the coordinating and information center of the system.

LX. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND INCREASE OF HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND FARM INDUSTRIES, BY MEANS OF PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

WHEREAS:

1. A sound and intelligent orientation in the administration of natural resources depends upon widespread understanding;

2. It is necessary to increase horticultural crops and farm industries in order to contribute to the improvement of popular nutrition and lower its cost;

3. The almost general lack of farm and horticultural products felt by most of the people is a fact that is noted in many countries of America;

4. Knowledge relating to these activities must be diffused among students;

5. Since the primary and secondary schools are the most direct bond between the State and the social medium of each region, it is there that instruction and promotion should be begun in order that their benefits may reach these young people who should be guided toward these activities,

The Third Inter-American Conference on Agriculture

Resolves:

To recommend to the governments of the American nations not already doing so:

1. The inclusion of elements of agriculture in the curricula of primary and secondary education, and instruction, in the most practical form, on the use and protection of the natural resources of each country.

2. The desirability of endowing primary and secondary schools with appropriate land and the necessary elements for carrying out a minimum course of agricultural instruction.

LXI. TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE IN THE EDUCATION OF THE RURAL Dweller

WHEREAS:

1. One of the fundamental causes which retard the progress of agriculture in a majority of the countries of America is the lack of technical and vocational guidance in the education of the rural masses; 2. Although pedagogical advancements have been introduced and