Program aids low income families help themselves
Dianne E Hall outlines the EFNEP program under the Extension Service in Bennington County, detailing two nutritional aides Marilyn Nagy and Susan Pfuntner supervised by William Snow and Dianne Hall. The program educates low income families and youths on budgeting for food, nutrition basics, and healthy cooking, serving about thirty five families and sixty youths.
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Extension Service
Bennington County
EFNEP
Bennington
Plastic bags aid rooting plant cuttings indoors
Burlington tips to improve rooting success with polyethylene bags over pots. Extension horticulturist Dr. Norman Pellett advises using vermiculite, perlite, or mason’s sand with peat moss for acid-loving plants, and ensuring a loose medium that drains and remains moist.
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Burlington
Norman Pellett
University of Vermont
Pellett
Nostalgia for New Jersey Pines and Blueberries
A reader recalls growing up near Chatsworth New Jersey in the pine barrens. Describes blueberry patches five miles from Woodbury and summer rituals with Uncle Bills family meals. Mentions National Geographic feature and recipes for blueberry desserts with specific measurements and baking notes.
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New Jersey
Pine Barrens
National Geographic
Chatsworth
Woodbury
N.J
Uncle Bill
Cranberrry
Farmland survey maps use in Franklin County towns
A sophomore led a Franklin County Natural Resources Technical Team study to locate farms and analyze land use. The project gathers town records ASCS aerials and field visits to classify cropland pasture and woodlot, aiming to map land use on every farm and aid zoning while noting rising out-of-state ownership.
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Burlington
Franklin County
College of Agriculture
Franklin County Natural Resources Technical Team
Barbara Young
Fairfax
Natural Resources Technical Team
Extension Service
County Forester’s Office
Usda Soil Conservation Service
Franklin-Grand Isle
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Ms. Young
Franklin
Young
St. Albans
Richford
Montgomery
Berkshire
Vermont
Addison
Dairy County
Grand Isle
A. Rice
Route 7
Bennington
Lice outbreak warns Vermont dairy cattle in spring
Burlington notes spring triggers lice infestations on cattle. Four louse species attack dairy herds, with red biting lice and blue sucking lice causing irritation and reduced milk. Eggs hatch in 1–2 weeks, full cycle in 3–5 weeks. Spraying with Ciodrin is recommended over dusting, with two treatments 10–14 days apart. Treat all cattle and young stock, machines may aid application. Contact county agent for pamphlet.
Vermont officials to gather for 29th town conference series
Officials from Burlington towns cities and villages will attend seven Vermont sessions in March marking the program's 29th year. The conferences focus on roles and responsibilities and aim to improve state local government communications with sessions on energy economy and ecology. Participants will split into groups for category specific discussions with leading figures from Vermont League of Cities and Towns Tax Department and Public Records Administration.
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Burlington
Vermont
William W. Stone
UVM
Robert Stewart
Vermont League of Cities and Towns
Arthur Bradshaw
Vermont Department of Taxes
Fred E. Steele III
Agency of Administration
Public Records Division
Ronald Bouffard
Windham College
Putney
Lyndon State College
Lyndonville
Missisquoi Union High School
Swanton
Educational Center
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