Tomatoes Ranked No 1 Garden Plant in 1982 Survey
A National Gardening Association survey shows the tomato as the top vegetable grown by 94 percent of U S gardeners in 1982. Green peppers, green beans, cucumbers, onions and lettuce follow. herbs and broccoli show the strongest growth among vegetables. Backyard and farm gardens produced about 18 billion dollars of food, with the typical 600 square foot garden yielding a $20 investment into roughly $450 of produce.
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U.S
The
National Association For Gardening
Jack Robinson
Association
Burlington, VI
Durand sisters ride in infamous rumble seat adventure
Durand recounts a 1930s trip to Eau Claire in a Model A Ford with a rumble seat. The group endures rough roads, rain, and a stalled engine requiring hand cranks. After a chaotic but memorable journey they return home, coining the ride the grumble seat.
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Sis
Esty
Margy
FmHA cuts rates on operating and ownership loans
Farmers Home Administration reduced rates on farm operating loans from 11.50 to 10.25 percent and on farm ownership loans from 11.50 to 10.75 percent on January 17. Limited resource borrowers see lower rates while others selecting FmHA financing pay 14.25 percent. Soil and water improvement and Indian land program loans also drop from 11.80 to 10.75 percent.
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Farmers Home Administration
Sunscald Threats to Trees in Winter
Bernie Drewiske Pierce County agent notes sunscald from reflected sun on thin bark like maple and apple. Protection includes wrapping trunks with nursery wrap or cloth, burlap, or sun breaks from snow fence or Christmas trees. Damage peaks January through March. bark thickens with age reducing risk. Barnyard quote about accountability follows.
Tenth Yarns of Yesteryear Contest Opens for Seniors
Wisconsin residents aged 60 and older are invited to submit reminiscences for the 10th annual Yarns of Yesteryear Contest. Prizes include $25 to $5, regional writer memberships, certificates, and a $10 Alice Converse Award for the oldest entrant. Postmark by March 1, 1983. entries limited to 500 to 1,500 words with separate cover page.
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Wisconsin
The
University of Wisconsin Extension Arts Development Unit
Wisconsin Regional Writers Association
Stanton & Lee Publishers of
Madison
Alice Converse
Stanton & Lee
Yesteryear
Association
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Frank Custer
Elizabeth Durbin
Ocooch Mountain News
Wisconsin Academy Review
Clarice Dunn
Mark Léfebvre
Doug Bradley
Stanton & Lee Publishers Inc
Gen Lewis
Langdon
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M. Babcock
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College of Agriculture
Uw-Extension
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