Seven Months Without Leaves and a Global Harvest Debate
The essay argues that rising world population has stretched agriculture beyond its historic capacity. It warns a two billion person deficit would bare cupboards and calls for a global shift in farming methods. It suggests rich nations, including the US, aid poorer regions by teaching improved farming rather than simply exporting grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Page
UVM County Extension
Earth
USA
Mexico
Central
South America
Peace Corps
Deer hunting with kids teaches patience and nature
Vermont 4-H agent William C Snow shares a personal essay on hunting with his son and daughter. He recalls bow hunting with kids, choosing safety and quiet over bagging game, and emphasizes the joy of wildlife observation, fellowship, and time away from daily noise.
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Vermont
P.S
National Young Adults Conservation Corps Begins in Vermont
The Green Mountain National Forest announces the start of the National Young Adults Conservation Corps in the Manchester district with headquarters at Manchester Center. Fourteen youths aged 16 to 23 who are unemployed and still in school may join for up to 12 months, performing trail work soil conservation and fire control at various sites, earning minimum wage.
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Manchester Center
Green Mountain National Forest
Young Adults Conservation Corps
Manchester
Caulking and Insulation Choices for Home Savings
County Energy Conservation Aide discusses home insulation options including cellulose fiber, urethane foam, and polystyrene. Cellulose needs fire and vermin treatment and borates may be replaced by aluminum sulfate, which can corrode wiring in humid climates. Urethane foam and polystyrene offer high insulation but require fireproof gypsum board for safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Camelio
Caulking and Weatherstripping Save Heat and Cash
This guide outlines cost ranges and durability for caulking and weatherstripping materials. It covers oil or resin based, latex, butyl and silicone caulks, their temperatures for application, lifespan, and costs. It also notes rope caulk, weatherstripping options, and advice on getting contractor estimates with written contracts.
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William C. Snow
UVM County
Hotpoint Sales & Service
Griffin Electric Co., Inc
Main ST. Benn
Tel
Chittenden
F.D.I.C
DAISY
Pere Tes
Chuck
Betty Crocker
Pillsbury
Brownie
Pillsbury Plus
Turkey
MIT
Caulk
National Bureau of Standards
Better Business Bureau
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