County Agent's Tax Tips for Farmers
County Agricultural Agent John C. Page outlines 1964 tax changes for farmers including the 7 percent investment credit on new machinery and how it affects depreciation. He notes salvage rules, capital gains treatment for cattle, and the need to align federal and Vermont forms while advising careful reading of instructions to avoid errors. He emphasizes simpler state taxes with last year’s rates and jokes about reform and paper costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orer
CPA
Philadelphia
Vermont
IOU in Farm Talk Is Udder Trouble
Burlington dairy experts warn IOU stands for irritated udders not debt. Warren A. Dodge cites survey data from five Vermont herds showing losses up to 1940 dollars annually per 26 cows at high production due to faulty milking, poor technique, or bad machinery. County agents report widespread IOU issues and offer remedies through workshops and guidance to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Warren A
Dick) Dodge
University of Vermont
Dodge
Vermont
Bennington County Soil District Elects Supervisors
Three supervisors for the Bennington County Soil Conservation District will be elected January 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Extension Service Office 310 Main Street Bennington Vermont. Eligible voters include landowners with fee title to one or more acres in the district. Mail ballots available from polling superintendent John C. Page. Terms expiring: Howard E Wilcox Albert Horst James M Edgerton. Candidates for February 1 term: Albert E Horst Howard E Wilcox James Edgerton.
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Extension Service
Main St
Bennington
Vermont
Bennington County
John C. Page
Main Street
Howard E. Wilcox
Albert Horst
James M. Edgerton
Albert E. Horst
James Edgerton
U.S. Soil Conservation Serice
State Department of Forests and Parks, Extension Service
Exeire
Merritt Hewitt
Shaftsbury
Robert Graf
Rupert
Annual Vermont Farm Show Bigger and Better Than Ever
Barre Vermont farm show expands for 1965 with doubled display space and contests. About 400 prize winners share nearly 3000 dollars in cash under the Danish judging system. Entries must be Vermont grown and submitted by January 25 at Barre Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Barre
Municipal Auditorium
H. V
Bill)Shute
Shute
Planning Spring Gardens Should Be Started Now
Planning Spring Gardens Should Be Started Now outlines spring garden prep tips from Ornamental Horticulturist Harrie son L. Flint on debris, mulching and soil prep. The Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station issue surveys land use shifts, farming consolidation, and recreation growth, with forecasts of seven major risks if unmanaged.
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Burlington
Frederic O. Sargent
Vermont
Ellen H. Morse
FFA States Activities At Farm Show in Barre
Arthur Urie, Craftsbury farmer and former state FFA president, will address FFA members on agricultural careers at the Vermont Farm Show dinner in Barre on January 27. The agenda includes the State Board of Student Officers meeting, Courtesy Corps gathering, a noon milk flavor contest, and an afternoon Vermont FFA Foundation session. Contest awards will be presented at the banquet. Mayor Cornelius Granai will welcome attendees.
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University of Vermont
Harold Clark
Department of Agriculture
Donald Pettee
Alexander Duthie
Peter Carrigan
FFA
Vermont Ffa Foundation
Robert Holden
Bennington
Vermont Dairy Industry Association
Cornelius Granai
Barre
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Washington
IOU
SCD
Chicago
UPI
Joe R. Fulks
Fulks
Weather Bureau
Shure
Edward Eurich
Waitsfield
Vt. Farm Show, Inc
John Morgan
Hartland Four Corners
Robert P. Davison
UVM
Donald J. Balch
Boyd W. Post
Jerry L. McIntosh
Thomas W. Dowe
RCA
Freezer
Youngtown
Baked Enamel Inc
H. Greenberg & Son, Inc
Actohen Kompact
AUS
Governors Club
Governor’s Club
J. A. Dougherty's Sons, CO
Distillers
PENNA
Lemont, Ill
Governor's Club
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