New Tree Farms Certified Across Six States
New England reported 125 certified Tree Farms totaling 225 075 acres in 1964, bringing the six state total to 1 686 farms and 2 780 978 acres. AFPI regional manager Lovell C Rawe son noted private tracts grow repeated wood crops and offer hunting fishing camping hiking, wildlife habitat, soil stabilization and water protection. National totals reach about 28 000 Tree Farms across 65 million acres in the 48 contiguous states as population grows and demand for natural resources rises.
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Boston
New England
American Forest Products Industries, Inc
American Tree Farm System
Lovell C. Raweson
AFPI
America
States
United States
Farm Ventilation Problems Noticeable on Cold Days
Vermont farmers face condensation in barns during cold weather. Andrew Tessmann of the University of Vermont explains sweating arises from warm moist air meeting cold wall surfaces in poorly insulated barns. Solutions include interior vapor barriers, good insulation, properly located fans, and evenly distributed inlets. A free booklet on Dairy Barn Ventilation is available from UVM Publications.
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Burlington
Vermont
Andrew Tessmann
University of Vermont
Tessmann
Morrill Hall
Dairy Health Medicare Is New Wrinkle in Dairy Care
Vermont extension animal pathologist Dr. James Wadsworth outlines programmed herd health contracts as a way to provide regular care, steady costs, and better vet planning. Contracts vary in scope and payment, with recommended inclusions like pregnancy exams, mastitis control, vaccines, parasite control, and feeding and sanitation advice.
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Burlington
James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Wadsworth
March Busy, March Prudent in County Agronomy Notes
County Agriculture Agent John C. Page urges March actions from rabies vaccination reminders for dogs to early spring gardening plans. He highlights town meetings, maple sugaring, seed orders, fruit trees, and mower maintenance, advising careful pruning and using extension bulletins on gardening, small fruits, and ornamentals from Bennington.
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Bennington
Tax tips and nursing home deductions for 1964 reform
Faith Prior from the University of Vermont outlines tax savings under the 1964 law revision. Nursing home costs may be fully deductible when daily care is needed, including board and lodging, with health and accident insurance premiums largely deductible if they pay hospital expenses. gray area exists for salaries loss coverage and audits are likely if the full amount is claimed.
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Burlington
Internal Revenue Service
Faith Prior
Extension Family
University of Vermont
Treasury
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