Salute to Agriculture highlights farmer productivity at White House
President Nixon praised U.S. farmers for outpacing non farm productivity, noting six percent yearly gains versus three percent in other sectors. The exhibit at the White House lawn showcased tractors and grain equipment with prices, while stressing rising food costs, marketing expenses, and the gap between farm income and factory wages.
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Washington, D.C
America
Nixon
White House
Washington
Wilson
Catherine May
USDA
United States
First call for Field Day by William C Snow
County Extension Agent William C Snow announces the two week countdown to a Field Day at Camp Ondawa on Saturday July 31. Exhibitors from the cattle sector will invade the grounds showcasing livestock and related demonstrations.
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William C
Snow County
UVM
Ondawa
Bennington County Farmers Field Day slated with contests
Dr. James R. Wadsworth urges careful use of resources and soil stewardship as Bennington County prepares for a July 31 Farmers Field Day. Highlights include a pie eating contest dress revue chicken barbecue noon band potential 4-H club exhibits and an Interstate Exchange with 36 Michigan youth. The event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. offers free admission and calls for exhibitors.
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Bennington County Farmers Field Day
Bennington County
Oakland County
Michigan
Traveling dogs may bring home brown dog ticks
Burlington report from University of Vermont entomologist Dr Gordon Nielsen warns that southern vacations can transfer brown dog ticks to homes. He urges kenneling the dog or restricting roaming, frequent inspections, and professional treatment if infested.
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Burlington
James R. Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Vermont
Wadsworth
Eric Hoffer
Gordon Nielsen
Nielsen
Morrill Hall
Open land to forest shift spurs Vermont agrarian warning
Vermont extension writer John C. Page argues that neglect of open land leads to forest growth as brush invades hillsides. He cites decline of scythes, aging landowners, and the risk of losing farmable acreage, urging farming or grazing to keep land open and productive. A Chicago police report at Calumet River ends with a man charged after a jumping incident.
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Bennington County
Chicago
UPI
Calumet River
100Th Street
Campsite Skillet Stew Camp Food Recipe Card
Quick camp meal using ground beef cheese and tomatoes with spaghetti sauce mix. Serve on toasted bread with fruit cookies and milk for a complete Basic Four protein rich serving.
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Sebago
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Main St
Dial
Coats
Jill
HLSS
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