During his professional career, Bailey impacted the industry in a variety of concentrations. With his passion for agriculture and education, Bailey worked to promote his knowledge through different crowd personalities in hopes to spread the important information with all people of any social group. While talking about the importance of education, especially higher education, Bailey once said, “We must say to every man that our first love is steadfast, our hopes are high, and our enthusiasm is great. Our hearts are so full that we must celebrate.” His dedication to expressing his discoveries was expressed through his writings, education career, movements he sparked, societies, and even during his retirement.
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These cyclopedias are targeted towards higher educated people searching for detailed information about the Horticulture or American Agriculture industries. Bailey worked on publishing three volumes of the Cyclopedia of Horticulture tha2t detailed many aspects of horticulture and cultivating plants, whether they be ornament crops or fruits and vegetables, in the United States and Canada. The Cyclopedia of American Agriculture, on the other hand, detailed crop and animal production practices and conditions …show more content…
President Teddy Roosevelt reached out to Bailey in 1908 after a guest speech to encourage him to expand his nature study movement by becoming a chairman of the National Commission of Country Life in 1908. This was a period where America was struggling with economics with the agriculture industry and Bailey’s views were crucial in helping refine the situation. Here Bailey was able to suggest his understanding of agriculture and nature to America. As a 50-year-old man, Bailey was well respected and very knowledgeable about these topics which encouraged individuals to listen and accept the report Bailey wrote regarding agriculture and country life in America (Banks, 1994).
This report lead to a Cooperative Extension system which encouraged the beginning of 4-H. 4-H began as a Sunday morning lesson, expressing rural life especially through World War II. The club met by “seeking the blessing of God upon the land, the seed, the cultivation of the earth, and the enrichment of home and community life.” 4-H soon became an organization surrounding youth development by encouraging younger students to practice skills to enhance their environment (Krug, 2017). This organization is still widely known through the United States and in other countries with over 6.5 million
Bailey was a very accomplished …show more content…
These cyclopedias are targeted towards higher educated people searching for detailed information about the Horticulture or American Agriculture industries. Bailey worked on publishing three volumes of the Cyclopedia of Horticulture tha2t detailed many aspects of horticulture and cultivating plants, whether they be ornament crops or fruits and vegetables, in the United States and Canada. The Cyclopedia of American Agriculture, on the other hand, detailed crop and animal production practices and conditions …show more content…
President Teddy Roosevelt reached out to Bailey in 1908 after a guest speech to encourage him to expand his nature study movement by becoming a chairman of the National Commission of Country Life in 1908. This was a period where America was struggling with economics with the agriculture industry and Bailey’s views were crucial in helping refine the situation. Here Bailey was able to suggest his understanding of agriculture and nature to America. As a 50-year-old man, Bailey was well respected and very knowledgeable about these topics which encouraged individuals to listen and accept the report Bailey wrote regarding agriculture and country life in America (Banks, 1994).
This report lead to a Cooperative Extension system which encouraged the beginning of 4-H. 4-H began as a Sunday morning lesson, expressing rural life especially through World War II. The club met by “seeking the blessing of God upon the land, the seed, the cultivation of the earth, and the enrichment of home and community life.” 4-H soon became an organization surrounding youth development by encouraging younger students to practice skills to enhance their environment (Krug, 2017). This organization is still widely known through the United States and in other countries with over 6.5 million