§ 778 Establishment of experiment stations; purpose of research
§ 778a Acquisition of lands; construction of buildings; employment of personnel; cooperation with other agencies; publication of results
§ 778b Cooperation with Secretary of the Interior
§ 778c Authorization of appropriations

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