Veterinary science appeals to youth in Vermont 4-H program
Dr. James R. Wadsworth of the University of Vermont notes strong youth interest in veterinary science through the national 4-H program started in 1966. More than 1,000 youths have participated across rural and urban areas, learning animal health with support from local veterinarians and tours of laboratories. Addison County leads activity with about 40 participants per meeting. schools, vets, and 4-H leaders are urged to expand the program state-wide.
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Burlington
James R. Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Vermont
Wadsworth
Animal Pathology
Vermont Medical Center
Addison County
Bernard M. Nadeau
Middlebury
James Basque
Bridport
Arthur Greiner
Cornwall
Donald Hunt
Alan Marston
Allan Wright
Vergennes
Franklin
Washington
Hills Building
Burlington, Vt
National 4 H Foundation to hold leader forums
The National 4 H club foundation offers leader forums at the National 4 H Center in Washington DC. Leaders may choose Developing Citizenship or Leadership Principles and Practices programs. Sessions cover citizenship education, leadership skills, program development, and youth understanding with visits to historic sites. 1971 dates include March and October sessions. Contact the Extension Service office for details.
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Willaim C
Snow County
National 4-H Club Foundation
National 4-H Center
Washington, D.C
4-H Foundation
Washington
Federal Extension Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Extension Service Office
Farm show judges named for 1971 Vermont contests
H V Shute Vermont Farm Show manager announced the BARRE judges for the 1971 Farm Products Contests. About $2,500 will be awarded at Barre Auditorium January 26 to 28. Categories list judges from Extension, Agriculture, and Vermont institutions for Apples to Silage.
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Barre
H. V. Shute
Vermont Farm Show
Barre Auditorium
County Agent's Report The trees and their blessings
University of Vermont author John C. Page extols trees as essential to urban life and environmental health. The piece contrasts urban tree loss with replanting efforts, lists numerous benefits from oxygen production to shade and noise reduction, and urges readers to value trees, referencing Richard Ketchum's book The Secret Life of the Forest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Page
University of Vermont
Richard Ketchum
Dorset
American Heritage Press
Senior citizen assistance expanded by Bennington Extension
The Extension Service in Bennington County announces a new program for people aged 55 and over. Two senior aides, Catherine Whitman of Bennington and Mary Smith of Manchester, will assist with tax rebate forms, food stamp eligibility, talking books, and other services. Contact the Extension Service at 447-7582 to connect with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington County
Marion S. Harris
Vermont Holsteins set new production records
Vermont Holsteins set production records as registered cows in the DHIR testing program posted top milk and butterfat yields. Notable cows include Walloomsac Aristocrat Aileen and Cedardale Coral Betty along with herd owners Walloomsac and Orin A. Thomas & Sons Inc. Details cover ages, milk pounds, butterfat pounds, and days tested for each cow in the Brattleboro area.
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Brattleboro
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
Dairy Herd Improvement Registry
DHIR
Walloomsac
Aileen
Walloomsac King
Daryl
Walloomsac Supreme
Mabel
Walloomsac Skyliner Hopeful
Walloomsac Pride
Josephine
John G. McCullough
Hall Farm
North Bennington
Cedardale Coral Betty
Cedardale
Marion
Cedardale Coral Betts
Cedardale Sears Caro
Cedardale Shamrock Sibal
Orin A. Thomas & Sons Inc
Cedardale Stock Farm
Rutland
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National 4-H Foundation
Apples
C. L. Calahan
Extension Horticulturist
Raymond Foulds Jr
Extension Forester
Allan Speir
Department of Agriculture
Hay
Edward Bouton
Washington County
Gordon Farr
Orange County
Kenneth Varney
James Welch
Main ST
Banner
Joe Swayze
Route
Cambridge
Archie
Dodge City
Green Mountain
Canaries
Bennington
Main Street
Monument Plaza
Lenox Ware
Melmac
Revere Ware
Brass Fondue
Sunbeam Electric
Roberts
North Adams
Mass
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