Farm advances improve efficiency but high costs curb dairy farming
UVM County Extension Agent recalls older ice cooled milk systems and smaller farms, noting a shift to bulk cooling and mechanization. Despite efficiency gains, high capital costs and debt deter new dairy farmers, concentrating production among larger operations and fewer workers.
Hi Hopes 4-H Dairy Club Elects Officers
The Hi Hopes 4 H Dairy Club met at William Mosher's home on November 15. Officers elected were Ken Harris as president Ellen Strohmaier as vice president Fred Glanzeberg as secretary Melvin Lawrence as treasurer and Keith Mosher as news reporter. The next meeting is planned for December 20 at Jim Bishop's home at 7 30 p.m.
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Hi Hopes
William Mosher
Ken Harris
Ellen Strohmaier
Fred Glanzeberg
Melvin
Lawrence
Keith Mosher
Jim Bishop
New salesman named for Wayne's Feeds Sangerfield region
CHICAGO James R Campbell named Wayne's Feeds territory salesman in Allied Mills Sangerfield region. He will assist district salesman Kenneth Boyce in Vermont counties Franklin Chittenden Addison Orange Rutland Bennington. Campbell brings over 20 years in feed and agribusiness sales and will reside in Bristol with his wife and two children.
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Chicago, Ill
James R. Campbell
Wayne’ Feeds
Allied Mills Sangerfield
Clinton, N.Y
FE. C. Henderson
Campbell
Kenneth Boyce
Vermont
Franklin
Chittenden
Addison
Orange
Rutland
Bennington
Allied Mills
Bristol
Vermonters win prizes at national 4-H Congress
Four Vermont 4-H members claimed 3100 in scholarships at the 53rd National 4-H Congress in Chicago. Vermont recipients were Brenda Bingham 16 RFD 2 Middlebury 700 in dairy foods Kimberly Long 17 Danville 700 in health Dana S Blackwood 17 Danville 1000 in photography and Thomas D Shea 18 Rte 2 Milton 700 in sheep. The event featured 1625 delegates, entertainment, and a dress revue with Vermont on stage.
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Chicago
Ill
Vermont
4H Service Committee
University of Vermont Extension Service
Brenda Bingham
RFD
Middlebury
Carnation Company
Kimberly Long
Danville
Eli Lilly and Company
Dana S. Blackwood
Eastman Kodak Company
Thomas D. Shea
Rte
Milton
Wilson & Co., Inc
Earl L. Butz
Windy City
Tupperware
Danny Davis
Nashville Brass
International Harvester Co
General Motors
Arthur Fiedler
Singer Company
American Income Life Insurance Company
Standard Brands
Simplicity Pattern Company
Marjory Thompson
Colchester Road
Essex Junction
Congress
Conrad Hilton Hotel
International Ballroom
Christmas plants brighten holidays with care tips
A guide to choosing and caring for Christmas flowering plants beyond poinsettias. Discusses azaleas cyclamen begonias gloxinias kalanchoes and tuberous and fibrous begonias with light water temperature and feeding needs. Includes gift care tips and cautions on temperature drafts and drying out.
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Burlington
Bennington County ASCS to elect 1975 committee at meeting
The Bennington County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee will hold a convention December 12 at 2 p.m. in the federal building South Street Bennington to elect 15 farmer delegates and fill vacancies for a three year term and one year terms. An informational meeting starts at 10:30 a.m. Delegates and the public are welcome. Current officers include Leon Edgerton chairman Charles Palmer vice chairman and Earle Hill regular member.
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Bennington County Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Bennington County
ASCS
Federal
South Street
Bennington
Leon B
Edgerton
Leon Edgerton
Charles Palmer
Earle Hill
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Merck
Merck Forest Foundation
Sunderland
Howard Leach
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Manchester Lion’s Club
Manchester Elementary
Acrylic Designs, Inc
Baskerville
Roland Beers & Associates
Ben Franklin
McWayne's Jewelry
Manchester Sport Shop
Montgomery Ward
Park Place
Southwicks Ltd
Tilting At Windmills, Inc
Town & Country Fashions
Trafford
Tree of Life, Inc
Wall Family Gallery
Weston Toy Works
Weston Village
Whipple's Pharmacy
Wilson's Clothing Co
Cracker Barrel & Il