Beekeeping boom meets pesticide peril in bees
In 1977 beekeeping revives across the United States with ABF membership rising and hobbyists joining from neighboring states. Experts warn pesticides, including new encapsulated products like Penicap M, threaten hives despite profitable honey prices and growing craft apiculture.
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Bers
Wisconsin
Indiana
Dr. Eckersburg
Dr. Eckenberg
U.S
United States
Gibson
Christian Science Publishing Society
Vermont farmers gain federal help under new Farm Bill
A new federal emergency livestock feed and drought assistance program will reimburse up to 50 percent of feed costs for eligible Vermont livestock producers. Eligibility hinges on a 40 percent or greater feed production loss due to natural disasters such as flood drought or storms. Decisions are at the county level via ASCS committees, with no Washington designation required, and applications accepted locally through county ASCS offices.
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Burlington
Vermont
Washington
Lloyd Patterson
State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Federal Disaster Assistance Administration
USDA
Introducing county's new educational energy aide
John Camelio introduces himself as the Extension Service Educational Energy Aide for Northern Bennington County. He offers home energy audits, energy saving tips, and resources on solar panels, with plans to work with schools and industries. He urges conservation, practical shopping, and will share weekly energy conservation topics, inviting calls to 375-9048 or 447-7582.
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John Camelio
Extension Service
Educational Energy Aide
Bennington County
Hunter safety courses value for all ages
William C. Snow argues hunter safety courses benefit everyone from youths to adults. He stresses opening a chamber first when handling a gun, warns that accidents occur from carelessness, and notes the law requires courses only for some licenses. Parents attend 10 hours of instruction, reminding everyone to rethink ingrained habits and stay safe. A brief United Press International note adds dairy cow temperature facts.
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Chicago
American Beekeeping Federation
ABF
H.C. Achtenhagen
Bruce Eckersburg
Cook-DuPage Beekeepers Association
Mem
A.I. Tool Company
Medina
Ohio
Dadant & Sons
Hamilton
Illinois
John Buchanan
A.I. Root Company
International Trade Commission
Glen Gibson
American Honey Producers Association
Williamsons
State Line Farm
West
Shaftsbury
Aeas
Ray
Rover
Renaissance
Manufac
Bennett
Portland
Willamet Ireland
Puritain
Diamond
Hart
Thermo Rite
Riecman
Fireguard
Fred Meyer
Wood Stores
Franklins
Hopmeadow ST
Simsbury
Rte 44
Tmi
U.S. Department of Agriculture
ASCS
Patterson
Woolworth
Monument Plaza
Bennington
Introducing
William C. Snow County
United Press International
Imperial Light Blend
Owen Roast
Betty Crocker
Kraft
del Monte
Swift
Daisy Ham
Frozen River Valley
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