Rural 4-H Teens Boost Vermont Dairy Management
Vermont 4 H youths expand dairy husbandry from show calves to daily herd management. Mitchell Dickinson and others record udder health, growth, and breeding data, while 32 entries vie for a prize trip to Boston. Association leaders praise teen dedication as they plan meetings at the University of Vermont and discuss European dairying.
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Vermont
David Dickinson
Rutland County
CMT
Wareren A
Dick) Dodge
University of Vermont
Dodge
Vermont Dairy Industry Association
Waterman
Hotel
Samuel Ramsey
Raymond Rowley
D.F. Siddall
Chamberlain Laboratories
W.T. Pickavance
Universal
Association
James Emery
Robert Holden
4-H
Uvm
Boseton
Center Rateland
Carol Taylor
Kirby
Nancy Howe
Tunbridge
Paul Urie
Craftsbury
Howacres Homestead
June
Belinda
Paul
Garden Clean Up Tips For Burlington September
Garden month guidance from Kenneth D. Fisher urges review of disease and insect practices after harvest. Tips cover crop rotation, soil work, burning debris, disease resistant varieties, seed treatment, and early weed control to prevent viruses and pests from hurting next season's yields.
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Burlington
Kenneth D. Fisher
UVM
Spray Solutions for Wasps Warn Burlington Readers
Vermonters seek help from Dr George MacCollum University of Vermont entomologist as wasps bug residents. Night applications target nests with dusts and oils including chlor danes DDT and dieldrin. Safe nest disposal advised after sealing openings with carbon tetrachloride soaked cotton.
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Burlington
Tree Transplanting Tricks From County Agent
County Agricultural Agent John C. Page outlines practical tree relocation tips focusing on root balance, timing, and careful pruning. He warns against mechanical damage, overwatering, and heavy fertilizing, urging small-to-medium stock and early spring moves to improve survival rates.
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Donald Holland
Dick Leake
Woodford Road
Harwood Orchards
Bennington
Shaftsbury
Dorset
Nichols
Main St
Bennington, Vt
John C. Page
New England
Transitor
West Road
Coats
JR. Petit Dresses