Timely advice for Vermont tree planters this spring
UVM horticulturist Norman E. Pellett offers questions to guide tree selection. Consider shade versus ornament, tree size and shape, speed of growth, seed bearing, durability in wind and ice, winter hardiness, and transplant ease for Vermont conditions.
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Extension Agent's Report Mechanization Is Difficult in the Barn
The article details how a dairy farmer with about 40 cows handles bulk materials daily. It lists silage 2000 pounds, hay 600 pounds, 500 pounds grain, 1000 pounds sawdust, and 12 gallons water, plus 1200 pounds milk moved to transfer or pipelines. It notes the need for labor-saving equipment, barn redesigns, and the tension between cost and time savings in mechanization.
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