Rethinking Land Use and Sharing Arrangements in Bennington County
University extension article by John C. Page discusses keeping open land through shared farming leases, long term habitat and tree planting, and the value of mutual trust. It notes reseeding costs, land value in woods, and the building lot issue affecting land owner and farmer cooperation. It highlights hay income, rental arrangements, and the need for stable 4–5 year agreements to benefit both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Extension Service
Four Vermont 4H Delegates Named to National Conference
Vermont 4H delegates Carleen McKirryher Rutland Judy Daggett Derby Neil Lamson South Pomfret and Bob Weir Fairfax were chosen to represent the state at the National 4H Conference in Washington D C. They join 40 top members from across the United States and will meet lawmakers and possibly President Johnson during tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
John D. Merschant
University of Vermont
Carleen McKirryher
Rutland
Jaedith Daggett
Derby
Neil Laneson
South Pomfret
Robert J. Weir
Fairfax
Merchant
Puerto Rico
Washington
America
Robert Stafford
Lyndon Johnson
White House
Rutland High School
Judy Daggett
Derby Academy
Salem Maids
Flora Coutts +H camp
Neil Lamson
Woodstock Union High School
Neil
Downer
Blue Star
Bob Weir
Tileton School
New Hampshire
Camp Ingalls
Culling Dairy Cows: A Vermont Extension Checklist
Dr. James R. Wadsworth of the University of Vermont urges dairy producers to cull cows using a practical checklist. Questions cover production relative to herd average, butterfat yield, dry period length, mastitis history, brucellosis status, breeding trouble, and replacement profitability. The guidance aims to raise herd quality without a miracle formula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
James R. Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Wadsworth
Corewell University
Extension Elects New Members
New County Extension Service Advisory Board members were elected at the Arlington Annual Meeting on April 8. Appointees include Mrs. Arthur Pierce North Bennington Mrs. Kenneth Hill Manchester Mrs. Robert Houle Shaftsbury Mrs. Arthur Wickenden North Bennington Clyde Bryant Jr Manchester and Norman Strobridge Pownal. All will serve three year terms except Mrs Wickenden who will serve one year. The retiring members after four years are Dr. George Van Santvoord Mrs Clifford Harwood Mrs Willard Laurie Mr Robert Graf and Mr Norman Cadoret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Extension Service Advisory Board
Arlington
Arthur Pierce
North Bennington
Kenneth Hill
Manchester
Robert Houle
Shaftsbury
Arthur Wickenden
Clyde Bryant Jr
Norman Strobridge
Pownal
Wickenden
George van Santvoord
Bennington
Clifford Harwood
Willard Laurie
West Rupert
Robert Graf
North Rupert
Norman Cadoret
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Page
Central Vermont Public Service Corporation
New York
UPI
National Automobile Club
National 4H Center
Washington, D.C
Pittsburgh
APS
Mellon Institute
Alvin J. Cohen
University of Pittsburgh
H. L. Smith
Zenith
Ee Hunt ST
Akron, Ohio
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Goodyear
Dr. Wadsworth
Don Trachie
Henry
Soil Conservation Service
Burgess Brothers of
Extension
Rae Price
Firestone
United States
Canada
Eurpeeana
Izinnias
Our
Chitled Mechanica
Economy Auto Stores
Main ST
Benning Dial
Ton, VI
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