Farm Topics Slated At Conference
The 43rd annual Conference of the Vermont Dairy Industry Association at the University of Vermont covers milk from cow to consumer. Topics include engineering milking methods sanitation and inter market movement of milk with reports on keeping quality. Industry leaders discuss production economics regulation and research with several university and industry speakers and a dinner address on humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Vermont Dairy Industry Association
University of Vermont
Department of Animal and Dairy Science
Association
James Emery
Paul R. Miller
Raymond W. Rowley
D.F. Siddall
Chamberlain Laboratories
Robert Holden
Bennington
Vermont Agricultural Experiment Station
A. M. Smith
Dairy Department
Warren A
Dick) Dodge
C.K. Johns
Vermont Dairy Council Marks Eleventh Teen Nutrition Meeting
The Vermont Dairy Council held its 11th annual meeting in White River Junction with about 75 attendees from the Bennington area. Keynote speaker Dr. Merrill S. Read of the National Dairy Council warned that many teens are poorly fed and urged more milk fruits and vegetables. He cited studies showing high percentages of nutrient shortfalls among teenage girls and boys and discussed factors like independence breakfast skipping and body image concerns. Dr Read emphasized teen-led, adult-guided programs and noted the council's role in nutrition education nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennington
Vermont Dairy Council
White River Junction
Merrill S. Read
Chicago
Robert Holden
Herbert Horst
Stuart Preston
Bennington Area
National Dairy Council
Read
Dairy Council of Vermont
Dairy Council of Vermont, Inc
Northwestern University
Ohio State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Farmers Can Take Credit For American Prosperity
Vermont extension economist Dr Verle Houghaboom argues farmers underpin national wealth with high output and labor savings. He notes output rises since 1943 while farm workers drop, prices fall, and marketing costs rise, suggesting mixed views on distributing farm prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Verle Houghaboom
University of Vermont
Houghaboom
Soil Tests as Practical Garden Tool in Vermont
County agricultural agent explains soil testing from the University of Vermont lab. Tests cover lime, phosphorus, and potash with a pH measure and lime requirement. nitrogen is not tested. Kits cost 1.50 each and are sold to county agents for homeowner use. results guide crop specific recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
College of Agriculture
University of Vermont
Robert Wetherbee
UVM
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