Conservation Projects Need Careful Advance Planning
Lawrence H. Pratt explains that conservation projects require long lead times for design, soil surveys, and Vermont Water Resource Board hearings. Large pond work depends on priority scheduling and state engineering support, with a three month review window and a November 15 completion deadline. Plan ahead to avoid delays and refusals to help.
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O— Russ
Vermont Guide Service
Albert Key
Winhall Hollow
Key
Russ
Vermont Water Resource Board
Water Resource Board
Soil Conservation Service
Vermont
Bennington County
Soul Conservation District
Nan La La Crawfish Disqualified in Texas Race
Texas crawfish commissioners disqualified Nan La La after an investigation found the racer doctored with Louisiana Hot Sauce. The victor at Victor City Hall was Nan La La, owned by Merel Luker, publisher of a Victor, Texas newspaper. The four commissioners barred Nan La La from all future sanctioned races.
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Port Neches
Tex
UPI
Texas State
Nan la la
Victor
Merel Luker
Victor City Hall
Louisiana
Peace Corps Seeks 822 Agricultural Volunteers Worldwide
Peace Corps Director Joseph H. Blatchford announced 51 nations in Africa Asia Latin America and the Pacific have requested 822 agriculture volunteers to boost food production. About 2,000 volunteers are already at work or in training on related projects. Brazil asked for 54 volunteers to aid northeast farmers, while Botswana seeks six animal husbandry specialists. Training starts early this summer with 141 programs. For details contact Peace Corps Boston office.
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Peace Corps
Joseph H. Blatchford
Africa
Asia
Latin America
Pacific
Blatchford
Brazil
Botswana
Peace Corps Office
Atlantic Ave
Boston
Mass
Arthur Eith
UVM Campus Elms Fall to Dutch Elm Disease
Burlington report on Dutch elm disease sweeping the UVM campus describes elm loss and blight. Forester Raymond Foulds explains the disease spreads via the European elm bark beetle and fungus, while ARS researchers test benomyl showing low disease in treated saplings. The USDA has not approved benomyl for Dutch elm disease.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Midwest
UVM
Raymond Foulds
U.S
Foulds
Agricultural Research Service
ARS
Ohio
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Vermont Farm and Home Science Spring Issue Preview
Burlington readers learn about a special summer school for underprivileged children and the growth prospects of Japanese larch in the spring issue of Vermont Farm and Home Science. Agronomist Winston Way explains nitrogen, its value when used properly and problems when misused, and the magazine is published jointly by the Extension Service and the Experiment Station.
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Burlington
Vermont Farm and Home Science
Winston Way
Extension Service
Experiment Station
Morrill Hall
University Burlington
Blessings of a Garden by a Vermont Extension Agent
County Extension Agent John C. Page urges planning and seed purchase for better gardens. He covers planting depth rules, soil readiness, spacing, crop planning, succession plantings, and variety to suit tastes. He promotes the Home Vegetable Garden Vermont bulletin and notes annual flowers can occur even if pests harm crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Page
University of Vermont
Produce Department
Vermont
Best Mulch Method to Halt Garden Weeds at Home
Burlington plants face weed trouble and experts urge mulch use. Dr. T R Flanagan of the University of Vermont notes chemicals kill isolated patches, but thick layers of spoiled hay woodchips pine needles straw chopped cornstalks sawdust shredded bark or gravel suppress weeds. For details write Publications Morrill Hall University of Vermont Burlington with name address and zip.
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Burlington
T. R. Flanagan
University of Vermont
Flanagan
Morrill Hall
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Lawrence H. Pratt
Russ Abbott
Winhall
Rutland
SCS
State Office
William C
Snow County Extension
Holstein-Friesian Assn. of America
Brattleboro
Bill Snow
Brad West
Merritt C. Morey
Allen Palmer
Margaret Harris
Hope West
Jimmy Forrest
Barbara Nims
Doug Jesseman
Melissa and
Coleen West
Kenneth Harris
Raymond T. Foulds
Ly. Greenberg
Benmenet
Burlington Savings Bank
North
Ethan Allen
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Extension Magazine
Nabisco
SWIFT
Campbell Pork & Beans
Maxwell House
Chuck
Cheese
Carnation
Ats
Ser
Howard Johnson’s
Macaroni & Cheese Aa
Birdseye
Birdseye Orange Plus
Cacklebird Chicken Cacciatore
Ron
Haddock
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