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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1977
Page
10
Farmers are urged to start drying wood now for next winter. Local loggers will deliver truckloads of corded wood, mainly tops and poor quality timber, at about half the cut cost. A county forester notes the wood aids fire safety and forest improvement, with a pickup list available at the Federal Building or by calling 447 7582.
Vermont 4-H youths plan State Day activities June 4 at Municipal Auditorium with more than 2,000 expected. Joel Currier of Danville and Connie Young of Walcott chair the State Teen Board. Over 80 stage productions and exhibits showcase projects from cooking to mushroom growing, eye care, dairy use, dog care, weaving, pretzels, cake decorating, horse grooming, dancing, bands, puppets, skits, and gift shop profits fund club projects.
An early report on growing plants in sterile sand or sawdust with a complete nutrient solution. The article traces hydroponics history from Babylon to modern home systems, notes organic options, and cites Montreal rooftop trials where lettuce and tomato yields exceeded soil-grown crops.
TED FLANAGAN explains backyard composting basics at UVM Garden Specialist. Gather leaves, mower clippings, kitchen scraps, and plant refuse in a simple enclosure. Chop materials to increase surface area, keep pile moist but not soggy, layer with soil, and avoid meat scraps unless protected. Add ash or limestone occasionally, use rock powders sparingly, and avoid chemical fertilizers that harm soil life.
One of the largest classes of young men and women recently took the tractor safety course offered by Ex tension Service in cooperation with Mt. Anthony Union High School Vocational Department. The all day session runs 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a followup test. this year’s exam is Thursday May 26 at 7 pm in the federal building Bennington. Participants include residents from Shaftsbury Arlington Pownal North Bennington Ballston Lake N Y and Bennington. Certificates will be awarded to those who pass and qualify as operators of farm machinery.
Burlington reports that the average American drinks more soda than milk daily. Aline Coffey of the University of Vermont cites soda’s higher cost and lack of nutrition, while praising milk as calcium rich and protein filled. Soft drinks outrank coffee and milk as the nation’s favorite beverage with an average 34.8 gallons per person annually.
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