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The objects of the school were: 
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The theoretical and practical education of skilled farmers; 
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The education of overseers and;
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 The promotion of agricultural development in the Philippines, by means of observation, experiment, and investigation. 
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In order for a student to enter officially into the study of scientific agriculture, it was necessary to be vouched for by a valid certificate, to be of good health, and to have studied and have passed examinations in some institution of secondary education, or other properly accredited institution.
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Agricultural stations were established in Isabela de Luzon, Ilocos, Albay, Cebu, Iloilo, Leyte, Mindanao, and Jolo. Those of Jolo and Leyte were abolished by royal decrees, dated September 10, 1888, and December 7, 1891, respectively. 
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July 2, 1889: the Manila school of Agriculture was established