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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1973
Page
4
In a reflection on independence versus interdependence, the piece notes that historic farmers relied on self sufficiency but now rely on agribusiness, regulations, and external systems. It contrasts old solitary farming with modern dependencies, urging a reframe to Interdependence Day.
Sunderland invites boys and girls aged 9 to 14 to join weeks of July 5 14 and July 15 21 at Camp Ondawa. Overnight camping costs $25 per week for 4 H members and $20 per week for non 4 H members. Camp notes funding shortages affect registrations. Contact Extension Service Office at the Federal Building Bennington or call 447 7582 for details.
Nature and the Bennington Veterinary Science Club mixed camping with flood aftermath. Richard Boyd of Shaftsbury led eight 4Hers aged 12 to 17 at Camp Ondawa in Sunderland. They found flood survivors from evacuated towns, endured heavy rain and thunder, joined Grange campers, then trekked the We Rat Tenkill area to view debris and beaver sites before ending with a swim and lunch and returning home.
Garden pests and remedies vary by plants. Insects attacking vegetables fall into three groups soil inhabiting soil surface feeders and leaf feeders. Control methods include soil treatments with diazinan malathion carbaryl sprays and insecticide treated seed. Clean culture and vigorous plants reduce pest needs. small isolated gardens require less pest control.
Syracuse report quotes John C. York of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative saying the Nixon price freeze will force rationing and trigger bankruptcies among milk firms. He argues farmers risk losing markets and income as processing and retail costs rise.
Disease and dirt threaten sheep herds in Burlington. Dr. James Wadsworth of the University of Vermont outlines steps to keep flocks disease free: provide clean water, cleanable feeding facilities, rapid identification of illness, isolate and treat sick sheep, protect from stress, and quarantine new arrivals. He stresses veterinary help, proper injection techniques, and state livestock guidance for movement and regulatory diseases.
Burlington guidance from University of Vermont experts explains how residents can test their water. It covers sample collection, avoiding contamination, using sterile bottles, running water before sampling, and timely delivery. It also notes documentation forms and free guides from the Extension Service to interpret results and protect supplies.
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