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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1977
Page
10
The article explains seeding down as destroying existing vegetation before sowing new seed. It covers plowing to rot old sod, no till herbicides, seedbed preparation with disc harrows, soil tests, lime and fertilizer needs, and seed placement with drills or spin seeders, followed by cultipacking for seed-soil contact and establishment, plus cost considerations and areas where this method suits or fails.
The Hazelton Iowa Amish community and others revive draft horsepower as heavy harness gear from Andy Mast’s shop sells to buyers from Oregon to Maine. The Draft Horse Journal notes a postwar revival fueled by energy costs and organic farming, with Belgians and Percherons rising in numbers and use expanding from Nebraska to Wisconsin and Ontario.
WILLIAM C. SNOW AVM COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT Bennington County 4 H leaders Day is scheduled with details to be announced by the extension office.
The article explores a solar wood dryer concept for fuelwood and lumber, detailing a DIY solar kiln design with stacked piles under clear plastic panels, ventilation, and drainage. It notes fuel costs push interest toward solar drying and lists construction steps, materials, and placement tips, plus potential benefits like cleaner wood and reduced bugs.
Wood drying relies on proper air drying with off ground stacking a solid base and uniform air gaps under a protective roof. Fuelwood drying uses the same principles. Kilns speed up drying with heated, ventilated chambers replacing months with weeks.
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