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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1975
Page
12
Dianne E. Hall urges balanced, affordable nutrition by using legumes as protein sources. She explains complete versus incomplete proteins, complementing with seeds or grains, and notes benefits such as low fat, iron, calcium, and energy from carbohydrates. Proposes one or two meatless dishes weekly and promotes Extension pamphlets on legumes.
USDA ARS researchers report that fertilization can raise zinc in plant foods but iron content may not rise with more available iron. Spinach remains a good iron source despite oxalic acid, while phytic acid in peas and soybeans may not thwart zinc and iron availability. Differences in study methods and individual biology may explain conflicting results.
The Bennington County Farm Bureau held its membership kickoff meeting April 8 at the West Arlington Grange Hall. Roger Leach, membership chairman, outlined intensive soliciting starting April 28. Deacy Leonard of Vermont Farm Bureau discussed dairy farmer problems and insurance coverage in memberships. The proposed state membership cut-off date is July 15. The County Dairy Committee meets April 24.
Garden specialist in Burlington advises on raising healthy seedlings with proper soil, light, temperature, and air circulation. Topics include damping off prevention, transplanting care, deep planting for tomatoes, seedling spacing, and light requirements with artificial lighting and cool temperatures for robust transplants.
Boston UPI reports horticulturist Joan Means says planting cabbages with chrysanthemums lettuce beside French marigolds creates visual and edible rewards with few hazards. She cautions against using flower fungicides and insecticides on food plants and notes edible herbs and vegetables can share borders if clearly identified.
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