Independence echoes of Concord and Lexington in farming lore
County Agent's report reflects on 200th anniversary of the Concord Bridge stand, outlining early New England farming, soil fertility, and community independence. It contrasts pioneer hardships with today, noting stone walls, land use, and rural grit shaping the region's character as spring returns.
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Concord Bridge
George
Concord-Lexington
Paul Revere
Concord’s
Lexington
Boston
New England
Concord
Midwest
Redcoats
Forest Incentives Program Announced in Bennington County
Leon B. Edgerton announces a federally funded 1975 forestry incentives program for private landowners in Bennington County. The program offers 75 percent cost sharing for tree planting and stand improvement, with $99,800 initial Vermont allocation. Agreements require forest management plans. Contact Bennington ASCS office at 118 South St for signup. county forester will provide technical assistance.
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Leon B. Edgerton
Bennington County
ASC
Edgerton
Vermont
FIP
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Vermont Department of Forests and Parks
ASCS
South St
Bennington
Robert Rudd Jr
Bennington soil survey mapped for planning
Five USDA Soil Conservation Service scientists will begin a Bennington County soil survey on April 7 using aerial photos and field borings. The project aims to create 1 inch equals 200 feet soil maps and interpretation sheets to guide planning for agriculture water and development. American health care spending reached $104 billion last year, about 8 of GDP.
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Raymond Godfrey
Soul
U.S.D.A.S.C.S
Florida
U.S.D.A
Bennington County
Here
Columbus
Bennington
National Cooperative Soil Survey
U.S. Soil Conservation Service
U.S
Senior garden planned by 4 H'ers
Four H youth aged 9 to 15 will plant cultivate and harvest a community garden for seniors who cannot garden themselves In Bennington County Vermont with support from the 4 H extension and the Bennington Opportunity Council Volunteers and adult supervisors will manage the plot at Washington Avenue and Elm Streets across from the Elks The project aims to provide fresh vegetables to seniors teach gardening and offer field trips and recreation to participants For interest call Jackie Boyd at 447 7582 or visit the extension office in the Federal Building Bennington
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Bennington Opportunity Council
4-H
Jack
Jill
Pat Plue
Bennington
Jackie Boyd
Bennington County Extension Service
George Hadwen
Washington Avenue
Elm Streets
Elks
Harlan Lewellyn
BOC
Ture
Federal
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Independence
John C. Page
UVM County Extension Agent
UVM
Mutual Savings Bank
Burlington Savings Bank
Burlington
F.D.I.C
Tango
Comet Cleanser
Axwell House Instant Coffee
Franklin
Nabisco
Oreo Cremes
River Valley
School Street
ELM Street
Oma
Armstrong Floor
Furniture Inc
Ben
Nington Savings
Main Street
WSL
Roberts
Rosasco
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
Mass
Enterprise
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