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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1964
Page
6
Vermonters are building farm ponds with Soil Conservation Service help. About 4 639 ponds exist, ranging up to 15 acres. Over 600 stocked with fish, 82 open to the public, and one leased to a club. Many feature docks lights sanitary facilities and picnicking areas.
Ponds provide water for livestock recreation fish and wildlife irrigation and fire prevention and orchard spraying says L J Peet state SCS conservationist They add beauty and can be aquatic study areas Today’s ponds are designed for more than one use Built to be dependable and stocked with fish for enjoyment and recreation on the farm family and friends
County Agriculture Agent John Page reports drought reducing hay to about 50 percent of normal with pastures short. May rainfall was 1.21 inches versus 3.27 normally, sparking actions: plow grass, plant extra corn, delay haying, plant Sudan for quick feed, fertilize alfalfa and clover, and consider oat haying to offset losses.
Federal revisions to pesticide registration require prominent front panel warnings. Key phrases like KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN and a visible signal word must be easy to read with minimum type sizes. Expanded precautionary information and possible additional toxicity data may be required by the Agricultural Research Service.
Vermont residents are urged to stock emergency supplies including a battery radio flashlights and extra batteries. Noah Thompson of the University of Vermont stresses preparedness noting many underestimate tornado risk and the value of keeping deeds and family papers safe.
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