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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1975
Page
8
UVM County Extension Agent John C. Page explains how crowding perennials like raspberries and shrubs reduces yields and stresses the need for proper spacing. He notes four to six foot row gaps for berry plants, fifteen feet for dwarf fruit trees, and cautions against overplanting in small plots, advising locally hardy selections and careful starter plants.
A humorous comparison shows land use planning requires inventory of soils, exploring alternatives, and choosing treatments to fit property capabilities. Since 1946 Bennington County and the USDA Soil Conservation Service provide technical assistance. The piece stresses detailed soil surveys, site walkovers, and tailored plans to save money and labor.
An article argues for spray irrigation of sewage effluent as a farm nutrient source. It notes crops like reed canary grass and corn efficiently remove nitrogen and phosphorus, and cites a Bromley Mountain experiment showing nutrient recycling with spring runoff. It urges towns to adopt irrigation over costly extra treatment steps.
Crescent Creamery of Pittsfield will take over Fairdale Farms home delivery routes starting Monday. Crescent will employ Fairdale's local deliverymen as Fairdale shifts focus to supermarkets and institutions. New customers will see Crescent trucks with glass milk bottles, an ecologically conscious switch.
Vermont gains nearly 100000 in federal aid to improve timberland and boost domestic lumber. The 15 million national Forest Improvement Program funds 75 percent of approved timber stand improvements with long term agreements up to 10 years. Signup runs through July 1 with county foresters providing planning and technical help.
United Brands, successor to United Fruit, admits paying Honduran officials to secure banana tax breaks. Eli M. Black allegedly wired 1.25 million dollars, with another 1.25 million promised. SEC charges accuse Swiss bank deposits and coverups, linking to Honduras and a European government official. Black later died in a Pan Am building incident.
The group met at Gretchen Frazier's home on April 21 to plan this Saturday's mini-steak day at Grant City Plaza. Saddle blankets are due May 19 with a May 3 Burlington clinic. The next meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. May 5 at Bishop's farm on Myer Road.
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