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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1965
Page
13
County Agent John C. Page urges farmers to plan ahead for May and June deadlines. He notes pressure from seeding wet fields, corn land prep, and alfalfa weevil control, stressing that timing depends on weather, machinery, and timely actions. He highlights "plan ahead" as key to good years, with examples for lawn care and garden planting.
Burlington The average American is eating better than ever according to Dr Verle Houghaboom extension economist at the University of Vermont Last year the average person ate nearly one per cent more food than in 1963 Beef consumption rose six per cent with gains in turkey and chicken Americans spent 80 billion dollars on food up five per cent from 1963 and the largest jump since 1951 He notes income outpacing food prices leaving more money for other items and that food cost should be met first. The agricultural revolution has boosted true purchasing power and mass production has lowered relative costs enabling more luxuries to become affordable. He compared visitors from underdeveloped countries who see agricultural progress as essential for prosperity to Americans who take abundance for granted.
A Vermont extension expert outlines a 10 point guide for buying horses focusing on fit, soundness, disposition, and trusted sellers. The piece notes rising 4 H horse projects from 1959 to 1962 and urges study of horse ancestry and sources before purchase.
Miss M. Pau line Rowe associate state 4-H leader at University of Vermont received a national Gold Key for 25 years of service at the 35th National 4-H Leaders Conference final banquet at the University of Maryland on April 30. She was cited among 12 state club leaders for long service to 4-H youths and programs.
Vermont and national 4-H groups promote conservation projects across forestry wildlife soil and water. Summer camps and nature programs train youths with extension experts and foresters, stressing soil water forests wildlife and lime usage for proper soil treatment and erosion control.
In Vermont lawns respond to late summer or early September care. Apply nitrogen as ammonium sulfate for quick growth or urea formaldehyde for slow release. Target weeds like dandelion broadleaf plantain buckhorn with 2 4 D. Crabgrass is rare. if present, dig or use Vapam for control and reseed with peat or compost.
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