Vermont 4-H State Day Draws 2000 At VTC
More than 2,000 4-H members gathered at Vermont Technical College for State Day activities. Delegates showcased projects from heifer raising to muffin making, with demonstrations, exhibits, and an International Center display by Peace Corps volunteers and International Farm Youth Exchange delegates. Continuous county fashion shows, dairy programs, poultry science, foods demos, and 4-H Band performances highlighted the event, which included an afternoon assembly with Governor Hoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Center
Vermont
Vermont Technical College
John D. Merchant
Merchant
Peace Corps
International Farm Youth Exchange
Creative Arts
State
Donald Chamberlain
Grand Isle
Philip H. Hoff
Univer
Big Lakes Not Immune From Algae Problems
The summer issue of Vermont Farm and Home Science from the Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station and the Extension Service of the University of Vermont surveys Lake Champlain algae causes, water pollution trends, and Great Lakes concerns. Milton Potash discusses Champlain. J A Samen sink and J W Lepeschkin describe the Tender Years preschool program. Winston Way weighs organic versus chemical gardening. other features cover hay wafers, off farm migration, and the Plant Disease Clinic updates.
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Burlington
Lake Champlain
Vermont
Vermont Farm and Home Science
Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
Extension Service
University of Vermont
Milton Potash
United States
Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Erie
J.a.samensink
J.W. Lepeschkin
E.C. Schneider
Robert O. Sinclair
Kenneth D. Fisher
Farmers Figure Refund On Gasoline Tax
Vermont farmers can claim a four cent per gallon refund on gasoline bought for farming use between July 1, 1964 and June 30, 1965 with a Sept. 30 deadline. At 2500 gallons, the refund totals $100. Claims go to the IRS in Burlington or use the preaddressed envelope for the EDP Center in Lawrence, Mass. This is the final year for separate gas tax refunds. future claims become credits on Form 1040.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
Verle R. Houghaboom
University of Vermont
EDP
Electronic Data Processing
Lawrence
Mass
Houghaboom
U.S. District Director of Internal Revenue
Peony Breeding and Planting Tips from Saunders Line
DORSET discusses ideal garden peonies, noting smaller plants suit modern borders. It highlights Saunders breeding, now continued by Silvia Saunders, with color-rich singles and lutea hybrids. Advice covers timing, soil, division depth, fertilization, bloom management, and Botrytis control with fall cleanup and spring sprays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvia Saunders
Janice
Nathalie
John Harvard
Carina
Lady Gay
Claire de Lune
Alice Harding
Argosy
Harvest
Parasites Threaten Horses in Routine Control Plan
Burlington report cites Dr James R Wadsworth, Extension animal pathologist, noting nearly 57 parasite varieties can affect horses with severe cases causing death. Key points urge thorough sanitation, whole herd worming, guarded drug use via stomach tube, clean stalls, pasture management, manure composting, and protecting feed and water from contamination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
James R. Wadsworth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennington Banner
VTC
City of Vermont
Shannon McCune
Vermont State 4-H Foundation
Winston A. Way
New York
UPI
Manhattan
Potoker
American Civil Liberties Union
Joseph Traficante
Greenwich Village
Vermont Gardener
Dorset
A.P. Saunders
Main ST
Wadsworth
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