Vermont apple crop shrinks from record hopes to about a million
Bad weather caused heavier than normal June drop across Vermont apple orchards. Extension horticulturist C Lyman Calahan says excessive thinning reduced fruit size and storage quality, dropping the statewide crop to about one million bushels, down 70 thousand from last year, with New England and national crops also lower.
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Burlington
Vermont
C. Lyman Calahan
University of Vermont
International Apple Institute
Lake Placid
Epme
Calahan
Tegdata
New England
Camper seeks electric blanket plug on camping trips
Burlington note says modern campers seek conveniences like electric frypans and coffee makers to relax rather than rely on wood fires. Extension economist Malcolm Bevins of the University of Vermont notes that today’s campers differ from a decade ago as more vacationers embrace improved gear.
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Burlington
Malcolm Bevins
University of Vermont
Levirs
Vermont food stamp participation falls in May
Vermonters joined the federal food stamp program with 33,971 low income residents benefiting in May, a drop of 1,866 from April. USDA reports show total purchases of 421,860 and coupon value of 743,874 to boost purchasing power by about 9.77 per participant per month.
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New York
U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Vermont
State Department of Social Welfare
Will Your Barn Burn This Summer
University of Vermont Extension issues a bulletin warning hay stored in barns may self ignite due to moisture and temperature. It advises curing hay, maintaining 40 to 60 percent moisture, inspecting mows biweekly, using hay probes, cooling overheated hay with water, and avoiding silo over-drying.
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Morrill Hall
University of Vermont
Burlington
Outdoor cooking notes with grills and kebabs guidance
Homemaking Notes by Eileen M. Brogan covers summer outdoor dining, choosing grills, setting heat, and cooking methods. Includes tips on marinating meats and vegetables, foil packets, skewers, and simple sauces. Also mentions a Pittsburgh burglary of bikes and safety of transport across state lines.
County Youth Notes Ondawa starts 50th season
The 50th season of 4-H Camp Ondawa began Sunday at 4-H Camp Ontlaws in Sunderland. Formed in 1932, the Camp Ondawa Association has expanded with two new cabins this year under trustees Coleman Mason and Richard Hagelberg. The camp, used two weeks yearly, hosts diverse groups and drew over 3,000 attendees last year. The 15-county trustees’ work supports the site, with a 50th anniversary Field Day celebration planned for July 29 at 11:30 am.
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Ontlaws
Sunderland
Camp Ondawa Association
Coleman Mason
Pownal
Richard Hagelberg
Arlington
Cadawa
Grange
Scouts
Home Demonstration Club
Green Mountain Club
YMCA
Farm Bureau
Ondawa
Bennington County
Energy crises puzzle irritates idle reformers at UVM
County Agent's report critiques opinion leaders who lecture on energy and the environment yet offer few solutions. The author praises practical effort, recalls a UVM student who became a capable lawyer, and urges real work over grand talk to address energy and ecological challenges.
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Iil
UVM
Larry
Lawn weed killers harm garden plants warns expert
Burlington extension weed control specialist Dr. Ted Manapan warns lawn products labeled for lawns can damage tomato plants. Do not use lawn fertilizers to treat gardens. Transplant survivors to clean soil, water well, fertilize with garden fertilizer. contaminated soil may clear in months, charcoal can absorb the herbicide.
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Burlington
Ted Manapan
University of Vermont
Flanagan
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