Unusual exhibits at 4-H Field Day in Sunderland
County Extension Agent John C. Page previews the Farmers Field Day and 4-H Show at Camp Ondawa Sunderland on Saturday July 31 from 10 am to 4 pm. Displays include old milking equipment from Roger Leach and horse bits from Allan Knapp, plus wood drilling bits from circa 1800, a Vermont Bicentennial Farm tape, a beefalo calf exhibit, and a busy show ring with dairy and beef classes, crafts, and a large ribbon presentation for prize winners.
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John C. Page
UVM County Extension
Camp Ondawa
Sunderland
Roger Leaches
North Rupert
Allan Knapps
Arlington
Jim Edgerton
Allan Knapp
Roger Leach
Vermont
Ed Lewis
Poultney
Pines
Army worms threaten Vermont corn with potential heavy loss
Burlington report warns army worms attacking west side corn fields may cause substantial damage this year. Extension entomologist George MacCollum notes a premature second generation could lead to a third before harvest, risking rapid population growth and large losses if unmanaged. He advises daily checks, spraying options, and contact with county agents for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
George MacCollum
MacCollum
Wet summer hinders hay crop across county report
A county survey shows northern areas lagging behind the south in hay and alfalfa cuts due to more rain and less sun. Farmers adapt with late cuts, grain supplements, and new drying tech from Fairdale Farms and Wilcox Dairy to handle moist hay and avoid waste and safety risks.
4-H Field Day Opens At Camp Ondawa In Sunderland
William C. Snow reports on Bennington County Field Day to be held Saturday July 31 from 10 a.m. to about 4 p.m. at 4-H Camp Ondawa Sunderland. The day features the Kiddies Class for youngsters eight and under guiding calves and cows, livestock displays including dairy beef sheep pigs poultry and rabbits, plus a noon chicken barbecue by the Farm Bureau. Admission is free and the whole family is invited.
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Howard Hill
Susan DePeyster
Sandgate
Sunderland
William C. Snow
UVM County Extension
Bennington County
Ondawa
Bennington County Farm Bureau
Clam prices rise forecast by major maker
A major manufacturer predicts higher prices for canned clam chowder canned chopped clams and fried clams for restaurants due to rising demand and tighter supplies of surf clams from Virginia and New Jersey. Bad East Coast weather last winter cut fishing days and slowed clam reproduction after a year of heavy harvesting.
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Columbus, Ohio
UPI
Virginia
New Jersey
Borden Foods
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Ira Whitney
Stamford
Avis Whitman
New York
U.S. Department of Agriculure
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Information Division
APHIS
Department of Agriculture
Federal Plaza
N.Y
Berkshire Plaza
North Adams, Mass
John
Bennington
John Page
Page
Fairdale Farms
Wilcox Dairy
Manchester
Edward
Ted” Holden
Fairdale
Holden
Gerald Wilcx
Dorset
Paul McWayne
McWayne
Lake Whitingham
Charlie
Quinlan
Main St
Benn
Vermont National
the Extraordinary Bank
FDIC
Brattleboro
Canal Street
Putney Road
Bellows Falls
Berlin
Chester
Fair Haven
Jamaica
Ludlow
Montpelier
Newfane
Rutland Mall
Rutland Plaza
Springfield
Wilmington
Windsor
Woodstock
BankAmericard
Bank of America
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