County farms buzz with planting and expansion efforts
Across Vermont counties farmers report busy weeks planting tomatoes, strawberries, corn, and blueberries. Stan Zecher in Manchester tests six tomato varieties at six sites, while Paul Bohne III grows blueberries with bird nets planned, and Richard Robinson renovates a Rice Brothers barn to house more cattle. Apple storage expands in Shaftsbury, and milking parlor upgrades reduce labor at Charlie Palmer’s farm. Maple syrup sets new records in Vermont, aiding a strong statewide harvest.
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Stan Zecher
Manchester
Vermont
Jet Star
Springset
Burpee’s VF
New Yorker
Big Boy
Big Girl
Bennington
Bill Wicks
Paul Bohne III
Bohnes
Harwood Hill
Richard Robinson
Rice Brothers
Charlie Palmer
Allen
Pownal
New Hampshire
Bud Simonds
Alfalfa weevil still survives in limited areas
Burlington reports that the alfalfa weevil remains a limited threat thanks to biological control by parasite species led by Dr. George MacCollum of the University of Vermont. In fields lacking natural predators some spraying may be needed after confirming infestation. Early June signs show yellowish green larvae feeding on buds. harvest the first growth to reduce spraying.
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Burlington
George MacCollum
University of Vermont
MacCollum
Dairy promotion plan approved by New York market official
New York dairy farmers may see no deduction from monthly milk checks for a one year period if they approve voluntary five cent per hundred weight contributions to the American Dairy Association and Dairy Council of New York. The plan allows handlers to send positive letters to suppliers, with mandatory state plan exemptions. Golden alfalfa and pest guidance discuss timing and restrictions for weevil control, advising careful pest identification and adherence to state bee protection laws.
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New York
American Dairy Association
Dairy Council of New York, Inc
Thomas A. Wilson
New York-New Jersey
New York State
Wilson
Long Deep Furrow reveals New England farm history
The new book by Harold S Russel from University Press of New England, 1976, chronicles farm life from Indians to the 20th century. It traces stone walls and cleared fields across Bennington County back country, linking rural work to regional trade in Boston and Portland.
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Howard S. Russel
The
University Press of New England
Bennington County
Harold S. Russell
Massachusetts
New England
Russell
Boston
Portland
New Haven
John Greenleaf Whittier
Clara Barton
Oxford
Mass
Connecticut
Addison County
Dentists and horses roam Fairview in curious career
In Fairview Pennsylvania UPI reports equine dentist Dan Propes, one of about 100 nationwide, cares for horse teeth alongside Maryland and Kentucky work. He recalls training races, the Ruffian case, and his brushes with danger. He collects baby‑tooth jewelry, and notes horses rarely cavitate but constantly grow teeth needing care.
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Fairview
UPI
Dan Propes
Propes
Detroit
Maryland
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Alex Harthill
Louisville
New York
Vermont Red Clover Trail opens state farms to visitors
Vermont hosts inviting out of state visitors to farm tours through the Red Clover Trail. The program includes 71 farms across counties with dairy beef fruit vegetables and maple products. A brochure lists hosts and phone numbers. visitors are urged to call ahead and mostly no admission is charged.
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Vermont Department of Agriculture
Vermont
Montpelier
Lake Champlain
Vermont Farm Bureau
Camp Ondawa Starts Food Service Program
Camp Ondawa announces a summer food service program for children aged 18 and under in its non residential or nonprofit camps May through September. Meals are provided at no charge to enrolled campers aged 9 to 14 at Sunderland location. For more information call 447 7582.
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William C
Snow County
4H Camp
Ondawa
Sunderland
Jane Betit
Main Street
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UVM County Extension Agent
Shaftsbury Center
Fritz Ludwig
Howard Leach
North Rupert
Ed Lewis
West Rupert
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Quebec
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Joe Frazier
Arthur
Lee
Dake
South Street
Mer Abies Butler
Manchester Certer
ELM Street
Bennington, VT
Bennington School District, Inc
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