Farm Income Reaches 1962 Peak Across Nation
U S farm income rises to a record $3 498 per farm in 1962 with a 4 percent gain from 1961. New England states show mixed results led by Rhode Island and Connecticut gains. Vermont declines. Arizona tops regional gains with $24 223 average, while West Virginia trails at $898.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Department
Arizona
West Virginia
How to Cook Doughnuts Without Soaking Up Fat
Home Demonstration notes by Marion Harris discuss factors affecting fat absorption in doughnuts. Temperature 370 degrees, test with bread brown in 60 seconds, fat and sugar amounts, dough texture, flour balance, egg content, and room temperature ingredients. Proper technique and overnight dough resting reduce fat uptake. A leaflet from County Extension Service, brieflet No. 920, is available.
County 4-H Week Observed by Bennington County Members
Bennington County 4-H youths and 75 adult volunteers mark National 4-H Club Week March 2 through 9, joining 2,285,600 youth in over 94,700 clubs nationwide. Washington will host a 4-H report to the nation with delegates meeting White House officials and members of Congress.
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Bennington County
United States
Puerto Rico
Washington
D.C
White House
Congress
President Kennedy urges 4-H youths to lead as citizens
President Kennedy congratulates 4-H Club members for the past year and outlines goals for 1963 under the theme Young Citizens In Action. He emphasizes learning by doing, applying science, and developing head heart hands and health to prepare youth for future leadership and national service.
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America
A Few Profits Too The Problems and Joys of Maple Sugaring
In Vermont maple sugaring is both a craft and a challenge. The piece notes the dedicated nature required to endure winters, the drifted snow hindering work, and the shift from horse powered to modern machinery. It contrasts rural methods with modern methods and reflects on the persistence needed to stay in sugaring.
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Vermont
Here
Sugarbush
Ducks on the pond aid weed control and fish ties
The article notes that ponds with ducks can reduce weed growth and support fish by fertilizing waters. two to three ducks per acre are ideal, while more cause feather and moss issues. It cites Bennington County cooperators and mentions Londonderry and Dorset examples and how ducks are common during certain seasons.
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al Reyes’ Place
Londonderry
Bennington County
1,090 Pound Marlin Catch Shocks Cape Town Harbor
The 1,090-pound black marlin, believed to be the largest game fish ever caught off Africa, was landed in Cape Town harbor on January 24 after being hooked 45 miles offshore in the Atlantic.
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Cape Town
Africa
Atlantic
Bennington and Green Mountain Scouts Plan Fall Camporee
Bennington County 4-H Club boys and Green Mountain Boy Scouts plan a joint Conservation Camporee the weekend of Sept 27 29 at the Vermont Forest and Farmland Foundation Rupert Vermont. Up to 300 boys expected with Ray Lovely and James Bud Edgerton leading.
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Bennington County 4-H Club
Green Mountain Boy Scouts
Conservation
Vermont Forest and Farmland Foundation
Rupert
Ray Lovely
Green Mountain Boy Scout Council
James
Bud) Edgerton
Robert Fish
Donald Laurie
Ferdinand Bongartz
Manchester
Jim Woodard
Arlington
Larry
Deadline Near For Feed Grain Program Signup
The 1963 feed grain program signup ends March 22 in Bennington county ASCS office. It aims to reduce surplus corn sorghum and barley by diverting 1959 or 1960 acreages to conserving uses. Diverted acres may not be grazed or harvested. Payments range from 20 to 50 dollars per acre. John J. DeVito at 310 Main St. Bennington handles details.
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Bennington County
ASCS
John J. DeVito
County
Main St
Bennington
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