Maple Month Plans Tabled By Vermont Council
Maple Month activities for March 15 to April 15 were discussed at the Vermont Maple Industry Council meeting in Montpelier held February 2. Robert G. Coombs Jr. presided. Charles Russell outlined potential events while Deputy Agriculture Commissioner Robert Branon noted funding from state promotion funds and possible requests to the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association. The plan includes featuring the Maple Queen and sugar on snow parties.
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Montpelier
Vermont Maple Industry Council
Robert G. Coombs Jr
Jacksonville
Robert Branon
Charles Russell
Hartford
Department of Agriculture
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association
UVM Extension Service
Frank Rees
Essex Junction
Gordon Hall
Vermont Department of Development
Vermont
James W. Marvin
UVM
Proctor Maple Research Farm
Sterling Emerson
Shelburne
Alston Ham
Sheffield
Kimball Iglheart
Greensboro
Richard Stickney
Saxtons River
P. C. Jaques
Huntington
VDD
Vermont Gardener Herbs Make A Comeback
A Vermont feature notes the revival of kitchen herb gardens in homes, detailing indoor herb growing, ideal soil mixes, and potting guidance. It also covers maple industry updates, cooperative efforts by UVM extensions, and plans for a maple research facility funding.
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America
Higher Milk Prices Mean More Choices for Farmers
Burlington farmer management outlook shifts with higher milk prices and steady grain costs. Dwight Eddy of UVM Extension says growers gain choices but must pursue peak efficiency, maintain records, and assess each cow's response to feeding. Electronic farm accounting offered at about one dollar weekly helps monitor performance.
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Burlington
Dwight K. Eddy
UVM
Eddy
ELFAC
Bennington
Bill Hascall
Jim Williamson
Bill
Jim
Jim Leach
Pawlet
Carnel Vaughn
Extension Agent Reports on Local Farms Progress and Trends
University of Vermont extension agent John C. Page surveys West Rupert and Mettawee farms noting the Laurie barn addition for 70 cows, Howard Leach's million‑pound milk milestone, Ayrshire stock at North Rupert, Frank Read’s milking gear checks, ELFAC program growth, Manchester and Dorset farm improvements, tractor discussions, and a call for locally produced fresh eggs amid shifting supply and prices.
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West Rupert
John
Evan Laurie
Mettawee
Howard Leach
Nan
Howard
David
Henry Steel
Fillmore Farms
North Rupert
Henry
New York State
ELFAC
Charles Sherman
Doug Hay
Frank Warren
Dorset
Dick Leake
Dairymen Elect Officers at Montpelier
Trustees of the American Dairy Association of Vermont at their 12th annual meeting on Feb 4 reelected J. Douglas Webb of Fairfax as president. Other officers include Robert P. Davis of Cabot as vice president T R Eastman of Barre as treasurer and Clifton E. Whitney of Montpelier as clerk. Edward A. Peterson reported record 1965 support and outlined plans to boost farmer shipments to local markets and to the Massachusetts Rhode Island marketing area.
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Montpelier
American Dairy Association of Vermont
J. Douglas Webb
Fairfax Dairy Farmer
Robert P. Davis
Cabot
T.R. Eastman
Barre
Clifton E. Whitney
Edward A. Peterson
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
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Vermont Gardener
By Pete Mattoon
Arlington
Eastern
Philadelphia
Northeastern Forest Experiment Station
George D. Aiken
U.S. Forest Service
Jewel Greetings
Anson
Bennington, Vt
John C. Page
University of Vermont Extension Agent
Frank
East Dorset
Manchester
Bobby Hathaway
Hard Bros
Bobby
Bob
France
Jess
Ernie
Norcross
Evans News
Main ST. Bennington
New York
Buckler
Free Delivery Furniture CO
Main Street
Dairymen
Rcavictor
Dave
Main ST
Iim Yours
Candle Mill
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