There were cases where, for various reasons, the 'niwanushi' (literally 'head of the niwaba,' they were kind of stewards), who organized and managed the Shinno Association of each district, was unable to ensure smooth operations.
各地の神農会を構成、運営していた「庭主」（世話役のこと）も、諸事情によりその円滑な運営をなしえない状態にあるものもある。