Part-time livestock farming fall meeting series announced
UVM Extension Agent John C. Page lists eight autumn meetings for part-time livestock farmers across four southern Vermont counties. Sessions cover poultry, goats, beef, pigs, sheep, family cows and veal, home grown seeds, plus rabbits, with local experts and literature provided. Attendees pay 2 per session or 10 for all eight, and sign-up materials are available at Bennington and southern Vermont Extension offices.
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John C. Page
UVM
Bennington County
Federal
Bennington
Leonard Mercia
John Porter
New Hampshire
James Wadsworth
Dave Newton
Rutland County
Bruce Clement
Bill Alexander
Brattleboro
Vermont
Woodstock
Rutland
The
University of Vermont
Pesticide DBCP Ban Enacted in Vermont
Agriculture Commissioner Edward R. Eurich announced an immediate ban on sale and use of DBCP in Vermont. The cancellation targets Dow's Fumazone and Shell's Nemagon, with notification sent to manufacturers. limited local use had occurred, and studies link up to 70 percent of workers in production to sterility.
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Vermont
Montpelier
Agriculture
Edward R. Eurich
Eurich
Dow Chemical Company
Occidental Chemical Company
California
Shell Chemical Company
Vermont Department of Tue
The Maple Leaf Cutter Defoliates Sugar Maples Early
Fall arrives early in woodlots as patches of leaves show numerous holes caused by the maple leaf cutter. A tiny moth lays eggs on young leaves and the larva bores inside, forming a leaf case as it feeds. The cycle repeats, causing premature leaf drop and potential sap yield decline in sugar maple stands.
Country Fair at Green Mountain Race Track Opens Oct 7
The Extension Service sponsors a Country Fair at Green Mountain Race Track from October 7 through October 10. Adults and youth may exhibit in foods clothing and crafts with exhibits due by 7 p.m. Thursday October 6 and pre registration required by September 30.
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Green Mountain Race Track
Do and Don'ts to Prevent Brucellosis in Dairy Herds
Vermont Agriculture issues Do and Don't guidance for dairy farmers on Brucellosis prevention and outbreak response. Recommends blood testing all purchased replacements, isolation for 30 days, strict sanitation, abortion management, and disinfection. Advises against moving untested cattle, feeding raw milk from reactors, and sharing pastures during outbreaks. Encourages veterinarian involvement and department contact.
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Vermont Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
First 4H Leaders Day at Camp a Great Success
W C Snow reports the first 4H Leaders Day at Camp was a success with laughter learning and fun. Activities included a 30 minute tower building contest Frisbee baseball and a group discussion. Upcoming events noted include Green Mountain Country Fair Oct 7 10 Woodburners Field Day Oct 15 horse show Sept 18 at Bullhead Pond Manchester and the Oct 28 4-H Roundup.
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W.C. Snow
Debbie Browe
Shaftsbury
Green Mountain
Septic System Maintenance Advice for Homeowners
Burlington area guidance from Milo Moore of the University of Vermont emphasizes that septic tanks require regular upkeep to prevent back ups and malfunctions. He explains sludge and scum build up over time, and describes simple methods to check sludge depth using a pole and access port measurements.
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Burlington
Milo Moore
University of Vermont
Moore
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