Weather and the price of steak in Vermont farms
County extension agent Jon Page examines a tough growing season in Vermont with late hay, yellow corn, and wet fields. He notes higher hay costs, potential milk and beef price impacts, and farm coping strategies while warning of possible longer term farm decline if prices fail to offset rising costs.
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Homemade orange ice cream without cranking from trays
Make orange ice cream without shaking. Beat egg yolks sugar and salt with light cream then fold in whipped cream and undiluted orange juice concentrate. Freeze in trays till mushy then solid. Yield two quarts. Optional raisins or banana coconut variants add flair.
Ecology and waste not a modern fad but daily habit
Homemaking notes urges practical steps to reduce waste and conserve resources. Eileen Brogan cites overuse of ecology as a word, then offers tips: returnable bottles, cloth products, bulk buying, reusable bags, avoiding disposable items, recycling and sharing, and donating usable items for tax benefits. She promises more laundry detergent guidance next week.
Leather shoes tie weddings with comfort and style
Burlington expert Kay Strassburg from the University of Vermont ext says leather shoes pair with bridal wear. Leather footwear offers confidence and comfort, comes in pumps and sandals, stays cool and dry, and resists grass stains at outdoor receptions.
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Dairy Council meeting in Randolph with new directors
Dairy Council of Vermont holds its membership meeting at Vermont Technical College in Randolph Center led by Stuart Preston of Fairdale Farms. The noon event features a chicken barbecue and a 17-member election of directors, plus a mink teachers workshop led by executive director Shirley Peushko. Vermont superintendents are invited.
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