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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1965
Page
11
The ornamental plant industry in the United States surpasses 600 million dollars in annual sales and grows rapidly. Flowering plants become a lifestyle, boosting real estate values and tourism, with therapy from gardening and nationwide efforts to beautify under federal program momentum.
MONTPELIER The Vermont Dairy Princess will be selected in judging to be conducted May 20 announced at the June Is Dairy Month committee meeting here Edward Peterson of Montpelier reported that county contests will begin in March under the schedule to select finalists for the state judging As additional promotion of dairying he reported that the National Dairy Princess will be in Vermont on May 19 20 The committee voted 350 as a total budget for the Poster Contest Program after Cola Watson cited the need for an additional 50 to finance this years promotion The Silver Dollar program was discussed and with the acute shortage of coins expected to continue it was agreed that crisp dollar bills will be substituted for the coins this year William W Stone of Burlington outlined the County Marketing Committee Program and it was pointed out 4850 is allocated to this committee Named to a committee to prepare the booth at the Industrial Exhibition at Burlington in April were Chairman L Roy Ware of Richmond John Cane James Neal Elmer E Towne Fred Newhall Peterson and Stone
CHICAGO UPI The National Farmers Union debated a 1965 policy aimed at preserving family farms amid aging agricultural structures. The 32 page declaration notes family farms are 8 percent of the population yet supply under 3 percent of the national product, and that farm numbers fell by 1.3 million in a decade. It calls for family owned land and operations, government credit support, and targeted purchase and loan programs to curb market volatility and expand producer control. Floor action was expected Wednesday.
Boston handlers for the Massachusetts Rhode Island market will pay producers 4.56 per hundredweight for 3.5 per cent milk received during February at pool plants in the 201 to 210 mile zone. The February blended price includes a seven cent butterfat differential. Federal Milk Market Administrator Richard D. Aplin stated the price is up nine cents from a year ago, driven by Class I price being 22 cents higher than last year.
Vermont families view maple sugaring as hard work but enjoyable. The 4 H maple project mentors youth in techniques, record keeping, and quality, with prizes possible at fairs. Extension Agent Raymond Foulds Jr. oversees, with bulletins from Morrill Hall offering maple syrup guidance and equipment notes.
County Agent John C. Page urges planning for spring farming amid drought. He notes alfalfa weevil does not greatly harm clovers or grasses and advises sticking with alfalfa or corn, reseeding if needed, and avoiding pessimism. Plan for a normal rainfall year to keep outcomes nearer normal.
Vermonters join two hundred AHEA members for a March 15 to 19 workshop at the University of Chicago Center for Continuing Education. Doris Steele and Dr. J Anthony Samensink represent Vermont and University of Vermont while national figures address poverty, services for low income families, and follow up regional workshops.
Governor Philip H Hoff signs a proclamation declaring March Egg Month. Poultrymen showcase Vermont eggs with leaders McDonald Miller Morrisville Lamoille County Poultry Association and William Clark Middlebury chairing the egg promotion committee alongside Agriculture Commissioner Raymond Rowley.
In Denver Colorado a UPI report cites the Morris Animal Foundation estimating a U.S. horse population between six and seven million head. The figure reflects national ownership levels and feeds into animal welfare and agricultural discussions nationwide.
Burlington plans a six day training course for prospective Dairy Herd Improvement Association supervisors at the University of Vermont from March 22 through 27. William P.
Glenn E. Heitz warns farmers excel at production but lag as marketers. Central Livestock Association moved 2.2 million head in 1964 with $158 million value and 15 percent cash patronage refunds. DHIA training announces by Leamy at University of Vermont for dairy herd management and data handling.
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