More Jobs Ahead For Rural Youth Numerous Openings In Related Fields Jobs in fields related to agricul ture are multiplying rapidly, and 'many young people from farm areas are being drawn into these new positions, the U. S, Depart ment of Agriculture reports. Un a national average there are now 168 young farm men to replace every 100 farmers who die or reach retirement age. As a result, al most 40 percent of boys now grow ing up on farms are expected to seek employment off the farm when they reach manhood. Many new positions are avail able for these young men who leave the farm For example, there will be two jobs waiting this year for almost every graduate in ag riculture from our land-grant uni versities and colleges. Some 8.500 students are expected to graduate, and there are approximately 15,
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