Detention of 125,850 pounds of meat by USDA eastern region
Washington based USDA Consumer and Marketing Service reports detention of 125,850 pounds of meat in the eastern region during January after routine investigations. Detentions stem from enforcement under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act, with compliance officers and state agency cooperation.
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Washington
Consumer and Marketing Service
USDA
C&ms
U.S. Department of Agriculture Agency
Education Begins at Home in Youth Notes
The piece argues education starts at home before school, with independence fostered by parents. It notes teachers face varied student motivation and urges home discipline, offering ideas like involving children in chores and respecting others’ belongings. It cites a Beecher book and explains federal and state product safety rules for wholesome, labeled foods.
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Marguerite & Willard Beecher
Vermonters in FFA to Celebrate National Week
About 700 Vermont high school vocational agriculture students will join FFA members nationwide during FFA Week in February 2027. The theme centers on “FFA agriculture” and highlights farming’s vital role, career opportunities, and leadership development fostered by FFA programs as the population grows.
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America
Steven C. Osgood
Thetford
FFA
Alaska
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Vermont
Mobile homes here to stay says Esther Knowles
Esther Knowles, Extension Housing Specialist, argues mobile homes are here to stay not as transient vehicles but as permanent housing. She notes they evolved from trailers, are usually site bound, and often become sectional or modular units when wheels are removed. She cites widespread use, regulatory misclassification, and a growing share of new single family homes that are mobile homes.
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Esther Knowles
Burlington
New Brighton
England
UPI
Harold Palim
Palim
Nutritious snacks help to combat winter colds
University of Vermont extension nutritionist Mrs. Aline Coffey advises integrative snack planning to boost vitamins A and C. She cites fruits milk and crisp vegetables as nutritious options, recommends non perishables on shelf space, and notes cheese meat and peanut butter as high value yet lower calories than candy.
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Burlington
Aline Coffey
University of Vermont
Sawdust storage and milk handling in changing farms
County Extension notes changing milk delivery and bedding trends as sawdust storage becomes needed on farms. Plans for long lasting storage buildings are discussed along with supply issues from Adirondacks to Vermont. Rabies concerns prompt dog and cat vaccination reminders from Dr. Jim Wadsworth and warning from the UVM agriculture dean about bites and treatment.
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Indian Lake
Adirondacks
Jim Wadsworth
UVM
Wadsworth
Vermont
UVM College of Agriculture
Thomas Dowe
Colombia
South America
Handyman needs tidy workshop
Burlington Vermont advice from Milo Moore of the University of Vermont Extension Service emphasizes organizing a shop to reduce injuries. He urges definite tool placement, proper labeling and storage of flammable liquids, sealed oily rags, and regular inspection of cords and safety guards to prevent fires and accidents.
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Burlington
Milo Moore
University of Vermont
Fairdale Ayrshires set new records in DHIR data
Fairdale Farms Inc. of Bennington announced Ayrshire Breeders' Association records for several cows. Fairdale Betty Gemmy led all senior two year olds in Vermont with 15660 pounds of milk and 669 pounds butterfat in 305 days, surpassing Fairdale Betty Joyce. Other recordholders include Betty Amanda junior two year olds, Betty Gold Daley senior three year olds, and Betty Ninon five to ten year olds, all verified by the Ayrshire Breeders' Association and University of Vermont.
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Brandon
Fairdale Farms Inc
Bennington
Ayrshire Breeders’ Association
Fairdale
Betty Gemmy
Vermont
Betty Joyce
Betty Amanda
Betty Gold Daley
Betty Ninon
Division of Records
The
Ayrshire Breeders’ Assn
University of Vermont
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