Cattle Comfort: Temperature and Barn Ventilation
University of Vermont extension notes explain dairy cattle prefer 45 to 50 degrees when stanchioned, with rising discomfort above 70 degrees. Loose young cattle benefit from windbreaks and outdoor access, while well-ventilated, cooler barns prevent damp, humidity buildup and production loss. Emphasizes clean bedding, fresh water, and proper nutrition over constant indoor warmth.
Conservation Conversation Planting Trees Is Good
Soil Conservationist Lawrence G Hamel argues planting trees benefits land, wildlife, and soil. He notes woodlots provide erosion control while trees grow, and landowners with small plots may focus on maples or evergreens for shade, esthetics, and future monetary value. The Soil Conservation Service uses soil surveys to guide tree planting decisions.
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Soil Conservation Service
Agriculture Conservation Program
Re Cover Shoes With Fabric Scraps In Home Project
County Youth News reports on a 4 H extension article by Carol Sorensen detailing a shoe re covering method using fabric scraps, foil patterns, and glue to secure fabric between sole and top. The Arlington high school 4 H Round Up featured junior leaders running the talent show with baton twirlers.
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Arlington High School
M.C
Milk Producers To Attend Annual Meeting
The 53rd annual meeting of the New England Milk Producers Association will be held Oct 26-27 at the Statler Hilton Hotel Boston. Delegates from 103 locals across six states and eastern New York will represent about 5 000 producer members. Speakers include Glenn Lake Henry Schriver David Derr and Richard Aplin. Social events include the Dairy men's Dinner for 500 delegates and guests and a lunch for wives at Anthony's Pier 4.
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Boston
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Statler Hilton
John S. Adams
New York State
Glenn Lake
North Branch
Mich
National Milk Producers Federation
Washington, D.C
Henry Schriver
Grafton
Ohio
David Derr
USDA
Washington
Richard D. Aplin
Herd Health Conference Set in New Haven Hyde Park and NH Maine
The 12th annual Herd Health Conference opens November 6 in New Haven Vermont with topics on corn silage problems and adjustments led by Dr. Lynn R. Brown. Dr. James B. Holter discusses urea and non protein nitrogen sources, followed by Dr. John L. McKitrick editor of Hoard's Dairy Man. The cooperative program by Vermont New Hampshire and Maine Extension Services runs November 6 7 8 9 and 10 with all sessions starting at 10 a.m.
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Burlington
Lynn R. Brown
New Haven
Hyde Park
Brown
James B. Holter
University of New Hampshire
John L. McKitrick
Herdsman Diary
Hoard
Dairyman Magazine
Extension Services
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
New Haven Town Hall
Union High School
Special Forest Products Theme at Weston Meeting
Weston hosts the New Hampshire Vermont Christmas Tree Association meeting with Mr. and Mrs. Albert DeCell. The theme Special Forest Products highlights alternative woodland income through balsam fir and white pine branches and cones black alder berries and princess pine wreaths sold to florists and dealers. DeCell shows fields and tree stands while one balsam fir s grand champion at the Eastern States Exhibit. The talk warns against premature crop-tree cutting during financial crises and urges diversification through forest management.
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New Hampshire-Vermont
Weston
Albert DeCell
DeCells
DeCell
Boston
New York
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County Youth News
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UVM
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Pier 4
NEMPA
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North Bennington
Robert E. Graf
Pawlet
Irving M. Cross
Cambridge, N.Y
Ray Dunigan
Petersburg
N.Y
Robert R. Breese
Hoosick Falls
Merry Maids
West Pawlet
Duncan Hines
Haddock
Iks
Campbell’s New
Ranko
Swift’s Brookfield Butter
Pascal Icelery
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Ennington
Rosasco
Bennington
Enterprise
Phoenix Professional Building
State Street
North Adams, Mass
Woolworth’s Giant
Mustangs
Shobby Sale
Wen-Mac
Envices
Woolworth's
Sertik
Woolworth ’S
County Forester
Bennington County Forester
Accutron
Bulova
Caravelle
Shul
American Gem Society
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