Diary of Benjamin Harwood 1806 1809 Bennington farmer saga
Time has not eased the hard labor of farmers as this diary portrays Benjamin Harwood, a 46 year old Bennington farmer, detailing debt, crops, livestock, weather, and daily routines from 1806 to 1809. He manages cattle and sheep, notes crop yields with winter wheat failure, rye and potatoes doing well, and the constant need to borrow or pay debts while keeping faith and hope in Providence.
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Benjamin Harwood
Bennington
Harwood
Ben
Major Norton
Norton
Benjamin
Quest To Breed A Disease Resistant Elm Tree
Millbrook scientist Dr David Karnosky works at Carey Arboretum to breed a perfect elm by crossing American and Asian varieties. He studies chromosome counts and twin seedling possibilities to overcome the 56 versus 28 chromosome barrier, aiming for a hardy elm with the American crown and shade.
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Millbrook
N.Y
Carey Arboretum
David Karnosky
Arboretum
Karnosky
Indoor light gardening grows in popularity
A New Hampshire weather observers on Mt Washington grow salt crops under artificial light during extreme winter winds and cold. A Chicago mother converts a room to indoor gardening, praising plant lighting pioneer E Woody Bickford. He notes only a small share garden indoors. high light costs, plant choice, and direct light placement matter. Indoor gardening appeals as therapy and pastime with growing equipment as key.
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Mt. Washington
New Hampshire
E. Woody Bickford
Bickford
DuroLite Home Lighting Institute
America
Horticultural Society
Maple committee studies syrup production improvement
A five member Vermont Maple Industry Council panel will study methods to improve sugar maple stands and planting practices for better syrup yields. Frederick M. Laing chairs the group with Raymond T. Foulds Jr., Kenneth Lancaster, Harry Owney, and E. Bradford Walker. The panel will publish recommendations to aid producers and educate on economic benefits of sweeter maples.
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Burlington
Vermont Maple Industry Council
Frederick M. Laing
Proctor Maple Research Farm
Underhill
Raymond T. Foulds Jr
University of Vermont Extension Forester
Kenneth Lancaster
Harry Owney
United States Forest Service
E. Bradford Walker
Vermont Department of
Missouri expands CB system for road emergencies
Missouri uses CB radios in patrol cars for emergency calls. Illinois relies on telephone call boxes on interstates with 24 hour patrols and no auxiliary service. Costs differ: Illinois spent 400,000 dollars for 165 boxes along 41 miles. Missouri spent 175,000 dollars on CBs in 1975. Calls show Missouri 100,000 CB calls in a year. Illinois 3,925 call box reports in 1975. Debate over best system continues.
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Missouri
Illinois
John Mann
Ilinois Department of Transportation
Hunter
4-H Needs Change With Times In Century III
William C. Snow argues 4-H will retain core strengths while expanding to meet new youth needs. Growth in the 60s and 70s shows broader reach, notably Bennington County. Emphasis will shift to strengthen traditional programs alongside new initiatives to fit a fast changing world and evolving education choices.
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Bennington County
ASC county panel elects new Bennington Committee
Farmers in Bennington County met at the Worthy Inn in Manchester on December 16 to elect a three member Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. Charles Palmer was re elected chairman Leon Edgerton became vice chairman and Earle Hill completes the trio. First and second alternates are Robert Fowler and Gerald Wilcox Terms begin January 1. Delegates present included James Edgerton Eric Hill Thurston Hulet Alvan Lawrence and others. A sign up period for ACP cost sharing is in progress and interested producers should contact Robert Rudd Jr at the county office in Bennington 447 7595.
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Worthy Inn
Manchester
ASC
Bennington County
Charles B. Palmer
Pownal
Leon B. Edgerton
Dorset
Earle Hill
Sunderland
Robert Fowler
North Pownal
Gerald Wilcox
James Edgerton
Eric Hill
Thurston Hulet
Alvan Lawrence
James Bishop
Orrin Beattie
Barbara Ketchum
Paul Foster
A. Daniel Mason
Roger Leach
Merritt C. Morey
Robert Rudd, Jr
Federal
South Street
Bennington
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John C. Page
UVM County Extension Agent
Dutchess County
MT. Vernon
UPI
Consumer Reports
New York Botanical Garden
University of Wisconsin
Maple Committee
Citizens In Radio
Cbs
By E. Z. Strange
Chittenden
Rosasco
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams
Mass
William C. Snow
AVM
ASC County Panel
H. Greenberg Son
Main Street
Vermont
Home FurNiTure CO
Main ST
Bennington, Vermont
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