Alfalfa Seed Sales Hint at Vermont Rebound
Vermont seed data show alfalfa sales rebounding amid winter conditions. Extension reports demand rising as 1971 figures reach 153,000 units, with continued growth expected for the season.
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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1972
Page
3
Vermont seed data show alfalfa sales rebounding amid winter conditions. Extension reports demand rising as 1971 figures reach 153,000 units, with continued growth expected for the season.
About 200 people expected for the third annual beef raising short course April 20 and 21 at the University of Vermont. Ralph Dike notes growing interest as the Vermont Beef Producers Association co sponsors with the Vermont Angus Association the Extension Service and the Department of Animal Sciences.
Dorset artist Arthur Jones gifts a red barn painting to Bennington County 4H for a May 20 auction to fund the June exchange trip to Oakland County Michigan. About 34 youths and four adults are planned to travel June 26, with the painting valued at several hundred dollars aiding expenses.
Youth fashion day hosted by County Extension Agent William C. Snow at East Arlington Federated Church opens at 1 p.m. Workshops by Helen Townsend Beverly Petrelli and Chris Kurlakla run about 16 minutes each with judging of 75 girls before skill reviews. About 24 girls chosen for State 4-H Day in Barre on May 6. winners may advance to Eastern States Exposition next fall.
Vermont extension agent John C. Page reviews tiller types, weight, and durability for rough soil, urges pre-purchase testing, and highlights home garden bulletins. He discusses transplant timing, growing transplants at home, and the value of fresh garden produce versus market buys, plus light garden lore and competing theories on gardening practices.
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