Nutritional programs at two Vermont locations announced
University of Vermont Speakers Bureau and Bennington County Extension Homemakers Council sponsor two nutrition programs on Thursday March 31. An 1:30 p.m. panel on Nutrition for the Elderly at First Baptist Bennington and a 7:30 p.m. session on Nutrition Trends and Problems at St. Paul’s Church feature faculty and extension staff with diverse research.
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Bennington County
University of Vermont Speakers Bureau
St. Paul’s
UVM
Bennington
Eleanor Schlenker
Dianne Guild
Phyllis Soule
William Angell
Schlenker
Vermont
Guild
Maple treats show rising maple product popularity
Burlington reports a shift toward natural foods boosting maple products. Syrup use expands beyond breakfast to poultry, fruits, and candies while maple sugars grow as a supplement to syrup revenue. A Vermont booklet offers 45 maple recipes and nutrition notes.
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Burlington
Morrill Hall
University of Vermont
Vermont
Certification required for young tractor drivers
Burlington article outlines that anyone under 16 operating farm machinery must have a U S Department of Labor Certificate of Training. It explains hazardous tasks, the 14 hour classroom plus six hour field program, testing, and certificate filing. Minor rules and home-farm exceptions are clarified with contact details for Extension offices.
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Burlington
United States Department of Labor
Grant Wells
University of Vermont
Vermont Department of Labor and Industry
Montpelier
N Y farmers invited to institute program
Dairymen from Washington Rensselaer and Saratoga counties and nearby areas are invited to the Holstein Dairymen Institute at the American Legion Hall Cambridge N Y on Tuesday March 22 at 1 p m Local arrangements chairman Warren Skellie and extension agents note the 1977 program will feature two speakers and benefit both registered dairy breeders and commercial dairymen George Allen operator of Allenwaite Farms Schaghticoke N Y with a 220 cow Holstein herd will discuss Milk Production is My Bag.
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Ithaca
N.Y
Washington
Rensselaer
Saratoga Counties
American Legion Hall
Cambridge
Warren Skellie
David Wood
Saratoga County
Philip Bemis
Rensselaer County
Bob Dean
George Allen
Allenwaite Farms,Inc
Schaghticoke
Allen
George
Washington County Cooperative Extension Association
New York State
Advisory Council of Vocational Education
David Morrow
Michigan State University
Morrow
Copake Falls
Milk prices stable as costs rise for dairymen
Burlington dairy expert Dr. Fred Webster of the University of Vermont predicts milk prices to farmers will stay near 1976 levels in 1977. He notes rising production costs may keep dairying profits below 1976, despite a larger herd and steady consumer demand. Government purchases to prop up prices are mentioned.
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Burlington
Fred Webster
University of Vermont
New England
Webster
Vermont
Richmond
Hinesburg
Boston
Horse Lice Infestation Warns Vermont Horses
Severe itching hair loss in horses may be caused by lice with common horse biting and horse sucking species spreading in spring. Wadsworth advises thorough examination, treatment with a spray or cloth method, and optional use of lindane for mange.
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Burlington
James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Wadsworth
Car engine heats water for drinks
A new beverage maker uses engine heat to warm water for instant coffee tea and hot drinks. The unit circulates coolant through a double walled heat exchanger to heat one gallon of water for about 20 cups. Water reaches mixing temperature in seven to 10 minutes. Carffee AREL Industries Lake Villa Illinois.
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Lake Villa
Ill
UPI
Carffee
Arel Industries, Inc
Community gardening grows as produce costs rise nationwide
Burlington Vermont reports a rising trend in home and community gardening with more residents cultivating tomatoes lettuce radishes beans peas carrots and fruit. Surveys note taste and savings as key motivators. extended programs train leaders and expand canning and freezing efforts amid higher fertilizer fuel seed and pesticide costs.
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Burlington
Vermont Extension Service
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Vermont Dietetic Association
Alabama
Aline Coffey
Joyce Livak
Robert Tyzbir
Blair Williams
Manchester Center
Tyzbir
Eleanor Laurie
County Extension Homemakers Council
Homemaker Club
Voag
Wells
Ted Flanagan
USDA
Gallup
Gardens-for- All
National Gardening Association
Cao i
Chittenden
Chittenden Loan
Arlington
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