The Harwood diaries reveal early American farm life and finance
UVM County Extension Agent John C. Page examines the 1806 to 1809 Harwood family diary from Bennington. It records cash flow struggles, barter trades, loan notes, and daily farming routines amid postwar uncertainty. The account highlights keeping within means, weather reliance, extensive cider and apple use, and a belief better times would come.
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John C. Page
UVM
Harwood
Bennington
England
Harwoods
Sheldon
Pawlet
Grain farmers struggle as prices stay low and debts rise
In Kansas and across the Midwest, wheat farmers like Elbert Urban face mounting costs and constrained credit as prices sink below two dollars a bushel. Banks report tightened liquidity and high loan to deposit ratios while many farmers rely on land sales and refinancing to stay afloat. Emergency loan programs offer limited relief as subsidies cover only part of losses.
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Midwest
Frank
Christa
Urban
Tonkawa
Oklo
Middle West
John A. Dinsdale
Palmer
Neb
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas
Kansas Bankers Association
Congress
Transpirational drying of wood for winter fuel
Klint Wigren RC&D forester explains how cutting wood and using transpirational drying helps dry wood before winter. Leaves curl as water is drawn from trees and wood dries when stacked loosely outside. Plan ahead: three to twelve months improves burn safety and efficiency.
Insulate Water Heaters for Energy Saving Tips
Home energy tips emphasize saving on hot water costs by locating heaters near usage points and not overheating water. Insulate tanks with fiberglass to reduce standby loss, costs about five dollars for potential yearly savings around twenty four dollars. Include pipe insulation and careful clearance from burners and vents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Moore
Extension Housing and Utilities
UVM
University of Vermont
Vermont 4-Hers Return From Washington Trip
Thirty six Vermont 4-Hers including four from Bennington County traveled to Washington DC for Citizenship 77 at the National 4-H Center. The session taught youth about federal government work and civic responsibility. Bennington participants were Harvey Bevins East Arlington Pamela Gile Terri Mason and Kathy Mat. The program promotes citizenship and local community involvement.
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Burlington
Vermont
Bennington County
Washington, D.C
Harvey Bevins
East Arlington
Pamela Gile
Terri Mason
Bennington
Kathy
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Bennington Banner
Troy
Pownal
Awa
Stamford
Rupert
Malone
N.Y
Williston
Wichita
Kan
Elbert Urban
Klint Wigren
Rc&d Forester
Randolph
Green Mountains
Orange County
Rc&d
Hotpoint Sales & Service
Griffin Electric Co., Inc
Main ST
Benn
Manchester Cerster
Jim, Beverly
Eric
The
Intown
UPI
Sarah Revis
South Hill
Revises
U.S
Revis
Teson, West Rupert
National 4-H Center
North Adams State College
Office of Continuing Education
North Adams
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