Vol. 16—1962 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society

State workers have to consider residues in relation to natural populations
where increased public concern is voiced about widespread use of chemicals in
the environment.
The extension specialist coordinates information for recommendations
that will assure safe use of!l&X'ic\l.ltural chelllicals and avoid excessive resi,,·
dues. His contribution ..:ls a most 1mportant liDk in the chain of cooperation;
his program extends to the cOl,lOtyagricultural agents, and often directly to
individual users of the pesti~jl4er He plays a major part in the public relations
aspects of the use of pesticides.
The role of the state university and its experiment station, in work
concerned with agricultural chemical residues, will increase in importance,
because more and more, modern agriculture, suburban 11ving and community de ­
velopmen'j; projects utilize the broad array of 1llCl@l"Il- .!l&X'icultural chemicals
to secure their IIIanY benefits. The:Land Grant institutions must remain in the
forefront of teaching, researqh and extension tOplopv1de better educational
programs in the development and safe use of modern agricultural chemicals,
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