Milk production down as industry reels from prices and imports
Vermont dairy concerns say milk output fell last year by four percent as Europe subsidized dairy exports push cheese butter and powdered milk into the United States. Prices for farmers rise slowly while grain profits tempt switches to soybeans and wheat, risking longer term shortages and higher consumer costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Page
UVM County
Nixon
Europe
New York State
Vermont
Iowa
Wisconsin
New England
Wind powered electricity lights Danby home
Danby resident Wind harnessed for free power describes James Harrison who built a windmill in November 1972 at the Sumner House to cut electric bills. Using a converted Ford generator, high blade gear ratio, a 12 volt storage battery, and a homemade control box, the system powers the home with minimal stored energy since installation. The setup reduces dependence on Central Vermont power and showcases a pollution free trickle of wind energy.
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John
Danby
Sumner
Route 7
Alma Harrison
James
Harrison
Holmes Iron Works
Rutland
Ison
Vermont
Conservation corner Districts traced from early beginnings in 1946
Lawrence H Pratt, district conservationist, reflects on the Bennington County Natural Resource Conservation District from its 1946 origins as a soil conservation district to today. He notes leadership changes, expanded scope beyond soil and water to all natural resources, and the district’s ongoing service to landowners and government units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Pratt
U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service
Brattleboro Soil Conservation Service Office
Bennington County
B.C.N.R.C
Soil Conservation District
Vermont
Manchester
Robert Holden
Bennington
Walter Beebe
Dorset
William Burrington
Pownal
Howard Wilcox
Robert Graf
Rupert
Merritt Hewitt
Shaftsbury
Albert
Rhett Grant
District Board
Federal
South Street
Beacon Hill Cookies Recipe and Jam Shortbread Tips
Clara shares a chocolate chip cookie method with melted chips and meringue style cookies. The Beacon Hill Cookies yield four dozen, bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, and the recipe notes two yolks for extra cookie variety alongside jam shortbread dough with raspberry preserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toll House
Beacon Hill
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James Harrison
Larry Hamel
ST. Albans
Helen Pedersen
Richford
Office Security
By Clara Dunfee Elliott
Mammoth Self Service Discount Department Store
Ethan Allen
Bennet St
Manchester Center
Rosasco
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
Mass
Enterprise
Harrington
Harringtons
Richmond
Stowe
Shelburne
Trip
Bennington Road
Bennington, Vermont
Round-The
Martin’s Shoe Store
North St
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