American Agri-Women Promise a Powerful New Voice in Agriculture
Green Bay report on the American Agri-Women movement highlights 3000 members, 220 delegates from 33 states at its third annual convention. Leaders like Laura Heuser and diverse farm wives from Oklahoma Michigan Wisconsin Nebraska discuss roles, finances, and politics shaping rural life and farm policy.
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Green Bay
Wis
Joan Adams
Oklahoma
Sharon Steffens
Michigan
Ellen Moore
Chatham
N.J
Middle West
Cedar Rapids
Mich
Nance Smidle
Wisconsin
Doris Royal
Nebraska
American Agri-Women
Laura Heuser
Michigan State University
Hartford
Farmers urged to check insurance and update policy
Extension economist Dwight Eddy warns farmers to verify coverage and keep it up to date, explaining blanket co insurance requires at least 80 percent of total property value. He notes personal property such as cattle, machinery, hay, grain, and tools are covered and that underinsuring shortchanges a total loss. The piece also mentions Agri Women and WIFE groups, venison cooking guidance from UVM, and a venison cookbook request.
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Burlington
Dwight Eddy
University of Vermont
Eddy
Steffens
Ellen Moore
New Jersey
Animals May Get Advanced Warning On Disasters
A feature in International Wildlife Magazine notes that animals may sense earthquakes and weather changes before humans detect them, with examples from China, the USSR, and the United States. It cites pre quake agitation in chimps, rats, cockroaches and others, possible mechanisms like air pressure, magnetic fields, and gases, and highlights the goal of building instruments to read those signals.
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International Wildlife Magazine
National Wildlife Federation
China
United States
California
U.S. Geological Survey
Ussr
Finland
Nature
Farmers doubt Dec 14 strike will force full parity
Agriculture Secretary Bergland and Senate and House leaders question the reach of a Dec 14 farm strike by American Agriculture of Springfield Colorado. They say 100 percent parity likely unattainable and doubt the strike will succeed, despite a fall farm bill short of parity. Senators and committee chair Herman Talmadge share skepticism about effectiveness of the action.
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Washington
UPI
Bob Bergland
House
Senate Agriculture Committees
America
American Agriculture of
Springfield, Colo
Congress
Bergland
Herman Talmadge
Dga
Senate Agriculture Committee
Palmer Announces 1978 Forestry Incentives Program Funding
Charles Palmer announces 1978 funding of the Forestry Incentives Program in Bennington County. The program offers 75 percent federal cost sharing for tree planting and timber stand improvement, with Vermont's allocation at 134000 dollars. Agreements require forest management plans and will be administered by ASCS with county forester support. private landowners are urged to visit the ASCS Office or call for details.
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Palmer
Charles Palmer
Bennington County
Vermont
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Vermont Department of Forests and Parks
ASCS
Federal
Bennington
Bergland to Speak at Farm Bureau Meeting in Houston
Secretary of Agriculture Bob Bergland Rep John Rhodes of Arizona and Rep Haven Smith of Nebraska have accepted invitations to speak at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Houston January 8 to 12. Bergland Rhodes address sessions. Smith speaks at women’s conference January 9. Briscoe, Grant address Monday morning sessions.
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John Stevens
Abilene Christian University
Afbf Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee
Texas
Dolph Briscoe
AFBF
Allan Grant
Bergland
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William Robbins
N.Y
Times News Service
University of Vermont Extension Service
Morrill Hall
Chicken Little
Unite States
Soviet Union
Liaoning
Mrs. Moore
The
Bennington Banner
Manchester Ctr
Run & Loan Association
Main St
Farm Bureau
Bennington, Vermont
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