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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1974
Page
10
John C. Page discusses backyard pig and laying flock care, noting feed costs, pasture use, lighting for hens, water access, and disease control with coccidiosis. He warns against overfeeding pigs and losing growth, and highlights free extension leaflets on small-scale pig and chicken keeping from the Bennington office.
A Burlington note explains cluster flies enter homes in fall to overwinter, linger near lights, and crawl by day. Prevention focuses on sealing cracks, screening windows, caulking gaps, and painting siding. interior resin strips with Vapona can give months of control in unoccupied rooms. In Washington, an USDA advisory committee meeting November 20 will hear reports on retail meat labeling, sausage standards, and consolidation of the federal meat and poultry inspection systems, with written comments welcome.
Wisconsin dairy farmer Craig Beane and his son Tom face a 20 percent drop in their milk income over seven months while retail milk prices rise 25 percent. Costs for feed, fertilizer, fuel and equipment soar, yet government price supports and co op structures leave farmers with a blended price lower than production costs.
The article urges parents to stimulate a child’s senses to foster creativity and awareness. It emphasizes letting children describe smells, sounds, and sights in their own way, using simple everyday objects and activities like taste tests and look listen walks to build sensory and intellectual development for future success.
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