Many Heifers Join Milkers This Autumn
Vermont dairy notes outline that most heifers begin milking in autumn, with research from AVM Extension dairyman Dr. Robert Fitzsimmons. Guidance covers housing before calving, gradual adjustment to stalls, and feeding schedules with grain amounts per day for Holsteins and smaller breeds.
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Burlington
Vermont
Robert Fitzsimmons
AVM Extension Dairyman
Vermont Gardeners Dry Flower Arrangements From Garden
A guide to drying flowers with silica gel to preserve color and form. It covers suitable blooms like canterbury bells dianthus foxglove larkspur lupine and seed pods such as physalis francheti poppy wisteria milkweed and lunaria. Diversify materials for unique dried arrangements and follow directions to avoid petal tears.
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Joe Pye
Maple Group Reorganizes for Future Maple Industry Plans
The Vermont Maple Industry Council met in Montpelier on October 28 at the Commissioner of Agriculture’s office to discuss reorganization and future activities. Chaired by Fortis H. Abbott, the meeting covered industry needs, promotion, and potential new council categories including Farm Organizations and Producer-Distributors, plus a committee to submit revised structure.
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Montpelier
Vermont Maple Industry Council
Commissioner of Agriculture
Vermont
Fortis H. Abbott
Burlington
Reed Rexford
Agriculture
Elbert Moulton
Development Department
Abbott
Vermont Farm Bureau
Vermont State Grange
Cate
Robert G. Coombs Jr
Jacksonville
Rexford and Moulton
Vermont Maple Service, Inc
Dairy Farm Bill Provisions Seen Shaping Milk Markets
AVM Extension economist Fred Webster outlines key points of the 1965 Food and Agricultural Act affecting dairy. The act sets Class I bases for each Federal Order producer, provides higher base and Class II prices, allows base transfers, and ties participation to quotas. Steps to enact include proposals to the Secretary, hearings, order amendments, and a producer referendum, with quotas possible only after two thirds approval.
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Burlington
AVM Extension
Fred Webster
Webster
Cooperatives
Farm Organi
Congress
County Agent's Report on Regional Planning Shift
John C. Page argues Vermont faces urbanization as movers inhabit the countryside. Towns form planning commissions to study taxes, development, and region-wide solutions with shared costs. Regional planning aims to balance progress with preserved local control while funding through state and federal channels.
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Vermont
al Moulton
Regional Planning Commission
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