May on the farm celebrates critical work for food
UVM County Extension Agent John C. Page outlines May as the pivotal month for farmers. He details liming, fertilizing, seeding, grazing transitions, lime deliveries, seed corn movement, machinery repairs, and long hours by farmers and suppliers. May's weather mix tests plans and perseverance, with hope for a bountiful crop and continued farm viability.
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John C. Page
UVM County Extension Agent
May
Gypsy moth brochure aids outdoors lovers nationwide
A new free color brochure from the US Department of Agriculture APHIS helps outdoors-minded people identify the gypsy moth and prevent spread. It covers the pest’s life cycle with labeled photos of eggs caterpillars cocoons and both sexes. Requests to APHIS Information Division 26 Federal Plaza New York NY 10007.
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New York
US. Dept. of Agriculture
USDA
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS
Information Division
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Federal Plaza
Leach Family Farm Named Bicentennial Dairy Farm in Rupert
Hagar Brook Farm owned by Roger and Mae Leach in Rupert has been designated a Bicentennial Dairy Farm by the New England Green Pastures Committee. The property has operated since 1767, with a current herd of 85 cows producing over 600000 pounds annually. The Leach family, active in civic affairs, continues a multigenerational legacy through farming and public service, aiming to keep the farm in the family for the tricentennial.
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Rupert
Hagar Brook
Roger and
Mae Leach
New England Green Pastures Committee
United States
Vermont
Jonathan Eastman
Leach
ACP
Farm Bureau
Leaches
Mark
Nancy
Arbor Day in Vermont big on tree planting
Arbor Day in Vermont falls on May 7 and Burlington has many trees yet. The article discusses how trees grow their shapes and habits with examples like sugar maple, Norway maple, pin oak, and honey locust. It notes honey locust as street trees but not reliably winter hardy below minus 30 F and highlights linden varieties. It also mentions Burlington planting along streets, and invites readers to request Extension booklets and guides on tree planting for $1.
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Burlington
Vermont
Morrill Hall
UVM
Preventive heartworm medicine explained by veterinarian
Dr Patricia A O Mara explains heartworms are long white worms damaging the heart and vessels causing heart failure if untreated. Mosquitoes transmit larvae, testing detects infections early, and spring prevention is advised. heartworm spread has moved from the south to New England, including Vermont, with increasing cases. Sponsored by the Bennington County Humane Society.
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Patricia A. O’mara
V.M.D. Q
New England
Vermont
The
Bennington County Humane Society
Homemaker Executive Board Proclaims in Montpelier
Three Vermont Extension Homemakers Council officers gathered in Lt. Gov. Brian Burns office on April 22 to witness a proclamation signing. Ruth Emmons of Windham County, Gloria Graham of Orange, and Phoebe Sakash of Lamoille attended, with Emmons presenting a copy of Treasure Trails in the U.S.A. to Governor Salmon and Burns.
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The
Vermont Extension Homemakers’ Council
Brian Burns
Phoebe Sakash
Gloria Graham
Ruth Emmons
Montpelier
Vermont Extension Homemaker’s Council Executive Board
Windham County
Orange County
Lamoille County
Extension Homemakers Clubs
Emmons
U.S.A
Thomas Salmon
Homemakers
Small-space gardening tips from a Vermont expert
Garden hints from TED FLANAGAN of UVM Extension show apartment dwellers can grow fresh vegetables in pots or window boxes. Lettuce onions cucumbers and tomatoes thrive with sunlit south facing spots. Mix veggies with flowers or border beds and consider a community garden plot for more space.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Roger Leach
Harmon
Republic of Vermont
Eastman
Bennington County
Enoch
Norman E. Pellett
Ornamental Horticulturist
AVM Extension Service
Universities
Ted Flanagan
M.L
Misses
Poly
Jamaica
S.M.L
Syah
Nyay
Perma
Perma Press
Main ST
Thomas A. Cushman
Bennington
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