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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1977
Page
12
A compact essay on planning ahead in farming and life. It uses poultry, rats, foxes, owls, and other hazards to illustrate that delaying action leads to problems. It emphasizes proactive husbandry, proper feeding, and guarding against wildlife and waste, urging practical, early measures.
UVM County Extension Agent Dianne Lamb outlines pumpkin types, sizing for pie and carving, yields and storage. Tips cover curing, freezing and canning, plus best practices for cooking puree, roasting seeds, and curry seasoned pumpkin seeds.
A Vermont style root cellar uses an unheated dirt-floored space with soil humidity to store carrots beets parsnips turnips rutabagas and potatoes at 35 to 40 degrees F. Plan location away from heat sources and ventilate lightly. Pack produce in shallow layers with damp sawdust or vermiculite for moisture safety.
Farmers face shifting food markets as panels urge local resource use. A Vermont science group cites grains as core to civilization and warns global systems erode local provisioning. It also notes a beverage law could boost 118000 jobs and 879 million in wages while packaging creates vast waste. Tips cover tomato ripening in cool spots and cellar storage for onions and winter squash to minimize spoilage.
Bennington County reports 4-H engagement with over 2 000 youths involved in programs last year and about 80 county volunteers. The piece emphasizes the 4-H theme Freedom to Be, urging youth to pursue goals, learn, and explore the American free enterprise system with guiding adult leaders.
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