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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1969
Page
8
District Conservationist Lawrence Hi Pratt urges Thanksgiving reflections on national farm city ties. He highlights farmers as key economic players, farming’s $50 billion impact, and the need to honor soil and water stewardship during National Farm-City Week November 21–27, 1969.
Vermont news announces leaders needed for 4 H snowmobile clubs in Bennington and Lamoille counties. The program, led by Mrs Thelma Belair, seeks adults to guide youth in safe operation, maintenance, first aid, ethics, and state laws while expanding a growing winter sport. Call or visit the Bennington County Extension Service at the Federal Building to help organize or join.
The Bennington County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee for 1970 will be elected at a convention December 11 at 2 p.m. in the Bennington ASCS office. Fifteen farmer delegates will choose new members to fill vacancies, with one three-year term, and alternates for one year. Terms of Morey, Hill, and Foster expire December 31. Delegates will also elect a chairman and vice chairman for the coming year. The committee administers programs including AC program, feed grain and cropland adjustments, Soil Bank and Wool programs. Current members include Graf as chairman, Strohmaier as vice chairman, and Morey.
Roberta Fallon of Brandon is a sectional winner in the 4-H dairying project and will join Vermont delegates at the National 4-H Congress in Chicago November 30 to December 4. The event gathers outstanding 4-H youths from across the United States and abroad, with scholarships funded by private sponsors.
About 200 Vermont farmers will receive a year end report from ELFAC to aid taxable income and tax management before December 31. The system centralizes records and provides state averages via monthly submissions, helping farmers compare operations and identify strengths and weaknesses.
County Extension Agent John C. Page notes Thanksgiving depends on imported foods such as coffee tea cocoa sugar spices and tropical fruits. He highlights how 13 percent of tomorrow's meal comes from other countries and imagines a dinner with no imports, urging readers to enjoy the holiday amid global connectivity and to gather with loved ones.
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