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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1974
Page
10
UVM County Extension Agent John C. Page argues that overgrown brush and grass at road intersections create hazards and complains that some residents refuse to trim greenery. He cites a Shaftsbury example where cutting back limbs drew debate, urging timely pruning to prevent unsafe sightlines and structural damage from trees.
Calving crunch and volatile markets test the Jones family of Hamil as they manage 400 pregnant Black Angus cows. Rising costs, delayed selling, and shifting federal controls turn farming into a poker game while the Joneses push to endure and expand their 6,000 acre operation. Prices for wheat and calves swung wildly from last summer to early February, complicating decisions.
Burlington guidance stresses calm handling and steady approach with horses. Dr James Wadsworth urges gentle talk from the left, careful fitting of saddle and girth, left-side mounting, progressive warmup, and constant awareness of hazards like traffic, noise, and obstacles to prevent bad habits or injuries.
Thirty two area 4-Hers returned from a planned July trip to Muscatine Iowa visiting Kodak and Kellogg plants and Ford Motor Company. Delays forced a late arrival and potluck with host families. The program cost about 3400 dollars funded by fundraisers and donations. Delegates from Arlington Bennington Readsboro Rupert Hoosick Falls Windsor and others participated.
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