Ranger Rick Rescues Wildlife In National Wildlife Week
Lawrence H. Pratt discusses how soil and water conservation work by the Bennington County National Resource Conservation District supports wildlife habitat. He cites legume grass mixtures, erosion prevention, and crop rotation as benefits to bees woodchucks deer and birds while reducing pollution. Information on National Wildlife Week 1970 is available at the district office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Wildlife Federation
Bennington County Natural Resource Conservation District
Earl Hill
Sunder
Battenkill
Bennington County National Resource
Rick
Federal
Bennington
Who Should Take Blame For Drug Problem
Opinion piece arguing drugs affect youths and urging home involvement. It questions blame on agencies, urges parental attention, discussion at home, recognizing symptoms, and seeking professional help to prevent drug use among children and teens. The writer emphasizes personal responsibility and community awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Farm Bureau seeks May 1 drive quota for county
Bennington County Farm Bureau directors meeting attended by 20 announced the annual county membership drive is underway with a May 1 quota target. The spring meeting is set for April 29 at North Bennington Baptist Church. A county dairy princess will be chosen, with six contestants showing interest. Events include Field Day July 25 at Camp Ondawa Sunderland and a Tri County Youth Group forming with Addison and Rutland counties. The next meeting is April 20 at Manchester home.
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Sunderland
Bennington County Farm Bureau
Howard Hill
Avis Whitman
North Bennington Baptist Church
Bennington County
Camp Ondawa
Bernard Whitman
Clean Equipment Key to Syrup Quality
Burlington extension forester Raymond T. Foulds Jr outlines sanitation steps for maple syrup production. He advises washing tanks between runs, using a 20 percent chlorine solution, rinsing, and covering with clear plastic to block contaminants while allowing UV light.
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Burlington
University of Vermont
Raymond T. Foulds Jr
Specialist Outlines Way To Keep Milk Fresh at Home
Burlington experts advise careful handling to preserve milk quality. Dr Henry Atherton of the University of Vermont Extension warns milk spoils quickly if not kept below 40 degrees, returned promptly to ref rigerator, and protected from light and strong odors. He recommends buying milk last, cooling immediately, and saving samples for quality checks. an illustrated guide titled Milk Tastes the Best is available on request.
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Foulds
Burlington
Henry Atherton
Extension
University of Vermont
Atherton
Morrill Hall
No School Milk Program funding eyed for dairy farmers
Syracuse dairy leader John C. York told Washington lawmakers the continuation of the Special Milk Program is vital to child nutrition and to prevent losses for dairy farmers. He cited lower returns when milk is used for surplus, urging a $125 million appropriation for the next year.
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Syracuse
Washington, D.C
Subcommittee On
John C. York
Eastern Milk Producers Association
York
Eastern
Gifts Honor a ora Sen. Flanders
Burlington Vermont gifts in memory of the late Ralph Flanders, longtime Vermont senator, are given to the Vermont State 4-H Foundation by friends. The foundation will use memorial gifts to aid 4-H programs for Vermont boys and girls. contributions may be mailed to Morrill Hall, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05401.
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Burlington
Ralph Flanders
Vermont
Flanders
Washington
Senate
Vermont State 4-H Foundation
Morrill Hall
University of Vermont
The Sweet Smell of Manure Improves the Environment
County Agent writes on manure and gardening showing it as a valuable farm by product. He urges organic gardening, notes manure aids soil and reduces need for spraying, and promotes the Page Method of Environmental Improvement with home grown produce. He jokes about odors and advocates practical, hands on environmental care.
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Ferest
Mother Nature
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Lawrence H. Pratt
U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service
Ranger Ric
State Health Department
Farm Bureau
Stavens & Frost
Complete Water Systems
East Dorset
Tom Bell
Wilmington, VT
Sen. Flanders
Colorado
Mexico
Sis
Milky Way
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