Conservationist Paul Foster Wins District Honor
Paul Foster of Pownal was selected by the Bennington County Natural Resource Conservation District as the recipient of their 1970 Outstanding Conservationist award. The presentation occurred at the district’s recent annual meeting, noting his lifelong commitment to soil, water, and land-use conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence H. Pratt
Paul Foster
Pownal
Bennington County Natural Resource Conservation District
Paul
Feed grain program outlined for Vermont farmers in 1971
About 3,700 Vermont farmers can join the 1971 voluntary feed grain program, per ASCS chairman John W. Clark. Participants set aside 20 percent of feed grain base or 75 percent of wheat allotment, then can use remaining cropland as they wish. The new system removes fixed allotment constraints and may attract corn silage growers. Last year 430 farmers diverted 4,890 acres, receiving $174,796 in payments. Farmers should visit their county ASCS office after March 1 to file intent. final participation deadline is April 9, 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont
John W. Clark
Shelburne
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation State Committee
ASCS
Clark
New IFYE to visit Sweden
Paula Atwater of Vernon named Vermont’s 1971 International Farm Youth Exchange delegate to Sweden. A 24 year old practical nurse at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, she has a long 4 H record and will travel to Sweden from April to November, then speak on family life upon her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Paula Atwater
Vermont
Sweden
Paula
Roy Atwater
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
Chicago
Washington, D.C
IFYE
Europe
Washington
Sugar price proposals from Vermont maple group for 1971
Wells-Wilson Clark of the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Assoc. reports a Montpelier meeting with 11 county directors. They cite tight syrup supplies, higher bulk prices, rising labor and container costs, and suggest a retail price range for Fancy Grade, Grade A and Grade B syrups, with regional variations North to South. Also includes Holstein dairy production figures from Brattleboro area and notes production benchmarking by the National Holstein Assoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Wilson Clark
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Assoc
Association
Montpelier
United States
Canada
Vermont Dept. of Agriculture
U.S
County Youth Demonstrations At Manchester Grange Hall
Bennington County Demonstration Day returns this Saturday at the Manchester Grange Hall beginning at 10 a.m. Youth will show how to do or make items with step by step explanations, judges awarding ribbons and the public invited to attend.
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Manchester Grange Hall
Bennington County
Sugaring Season Tales From a Vermont County Agent
County Agent writes on sugaring timing linked to Town Meeting Day and explains sap flow in maple trees under varying conditions. He recalls a rural debate over bucket counts per tree, noting even five-bucket trees can siphon sap back into the tree and that venting pipelines remains an open topic.
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T Bear
T. Bear
New
Brattleboro
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
Walloomsac Pride
Hall Farm
North Bennington
Holstein-Friesian Assoc. of America
Harte Theatre
Ritekaa
Vincent Can Canby
Peter Sellers
Goldie Hawn
Beefge Cinema
Williamstown
Ft ON
University of Vermont
Sugaring
U.S. Forest Service
Loin
Morton
Campbells Pork & Beans
Swifts
JOY
N.B.C. Saltines
Swift Brookfield Butter
Haddock
Waibiger
North ST &Bennington
Henry Haskell
Bennington Farm Equipment Co
New Holland Service Training Center
New Holland
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