Manchester Fair cattle show yields top prizes in heavy rain
Despite heavy rains the Manchester Fair cattle show was held under cover. First place winners included Hope West and Bill Leach in multiple classes, with Ken Leach and Hope West taking youth division grand and reserve titles. Open dairy farm houses on Labor Day offer learning for families.
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Manchester Fair
Hope West
Manchester Center
Steve Leach
Pawlet
Jay Fenton
Middletown Springs
David Fenton
Chris Fenton
Melissa West
Vernon West
Manchester
Farmers warned of slick lightning rod promotion
Burlington Vermont farmers should beware of an extensive campaign to sell substandard and misrepresented lightning rod systems in the state according to Andrew.
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Burlington
Vermont
Andrew
Swamp fever hits horses in early fall
Dr. James Wadsworth of the University of Vermont explains equine infectious anemia a viral illness spread by biting flies mosquitoes and contaminated needles There is no cure or vaccine but a blood test exists Infected horses become lifelong carriers with potential chronic fevers weight loss anemia and weakness Death may occur during febrile episodes Carrier horses can deteriorate under stress The disease is reported worldwide including 43 of 48 states including Vermont Also included is a warning on uncertified lightning protection systems and a Washington policy note on farm economics by John W Scott of the National Grange.
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Burlington
James Wadsworth
University of Vermont
Wadsworth
Continental
United States
Vermont
Keep that flower garden all through next winter
Burlington tips suggest drying and preserving flowers for lasting decorations. Gather plant parts now, dry or treat with borax or glycerin to create centerpieces, frames, or gifts. The University of Vermont Extension notes methods and a publication for dried flower techniques.
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Burlington
Flea Control Advice From University of Vermont
Burlington readers learn flea control from Dr Gordon R Nielsen extension entomologist at the University of Vermont. He explains fleas hatch during owners absence and emphasizes treating pets and home together using safe powders and sprays. For details write Publications Morrill Hall UVM Burlington VT 05401 entomology leaflet No 29.
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University of Vermont Extension Service
Morrill Hall
UVM
Burlington
Gordon R. Nielsen
University of Vermont
Nielsen
Wage price information for Rensselaer County
Wynantskill New York residents may obtain answers on the August 15 presidential order covering prices rents wages and salaries from the Rensselaer County ASC Office Roy Ottman chairman said the office at 138 Main Ave Wynantskill P O Box 365 can be reached at 283 4910 for official responses and precise information.
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Wynantskill
N.Y
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCUS
Roy Ottman
ASC
ASCS
Ottman
Rensselaer County Ascs
Main Ave
P.O
Labor Day tours show farming as it really is in Vermont
County Extension Agent John C. Page notes a rural image gap and invites the public to a Labor Day farm tour at Fred Bishop Farm in West Shaftsbury and Stanley Zecher Farm in Manchester. 4-H guides will lead hayrides from 1 to 4 PM, with farm families showing modern dairy operations and explaining everyday work.
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Bennington County Milk Promotion Committee
Fred Bishop
Shaftsbury
Stan Zecher
Manchester
John C. Page
UVM
Bennington
Madison Avenue
Bishop’s
Zecher’s
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