Long Range Farm Program Drawn Up By 16 Counties
North Carolina county farm workers, with state and federal help, mapped long-range agricultural programs in 16 counties. Six counties published printed plans and others prepare booklets. The process starts with county-wide study, then advisory committees, individual enterprise groups, and public outreach. Demonstrations, farm tours, and periodic meetings refine progress as community input drives decisions.
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North Carolina
Rockingham
Davie
Chawan
Currituck
Forsyth
Chatham
Stokes
Yadkin
Iredell
Henderson
Transylvania
Bertie
Duplin
Union
Caldwell
Mitchell
Crawford
State College States Meetings In January
North Carolina State College will hold its fourth annual conference for dealers, processors, and distributors of pesticide products on January 10-11. Dr. James H. Hilton announced the event. Experts from the Experiment Station and Extension Division will cover plant diseases, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and rodenticides, plus dosages and application methods.
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North Carolina State College
James H. Hilton
School of Agriculture
Glenn C. Klingman
Fugene Starnes
Raleigh
Farm Dairy Production Courses Set
North Carolina State College will host a two month short course on dairy production from January to February 1 1952. The program covers dairy herd management animal health milk sanitation judging artificial breeding and farm management at the college farms and nearby guest farms. Adult applicants 16 or older may apply by December 15 to Eugene Starnes Extension Division Raleigh with details from the college.
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North Carolina
North Carolina State College
School of Agriculture
Fred ML. Haig
Department of
Eugene Starnes
Ralerish
Diversification Advice for Negro Farmers in North Carolina
Eastern North Carolina farmers, led by Cumberland County agent TH A Johnson, should add livestock to their operations to diversify income. A 1436 survey of 10 farms shows 97 percent of cash farm income from crops, mainly tobacco and cotton, while 20 percent of tillable land sits in woods and pasture, signaling a shift to feed production for more livestock.
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North Carolina
TH. A. Johnson
Cumberland County
State College Extension Service
Progr. Johnson
Tumberland
Johnson
Thor
Agricultural tips for better crop quality and markets
The speaker advises using certified seed and proper varieties, employing suitable equipment, rotating crops, grading for quality, and timing marketing to peak price periods. Feed crops should be marketed through livestock when feasible, highlighting practical steps to improve yield, storage, and returns.
Diversified Farm Income Boosts North Carolina County
Granville county aids report that livestock and dairy ventures are growing as key income sources. Dairy products near $1,000 yearly per farm, many new herds established, pasture land demand rising with 15 bulldozers clearing and grading. Ladino clover and orchard grass discussed as pasture partners.
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Oxford
North Carolina
Granville County
C. V. Morgan
State College Extension Service
Morgan
Ile
State Farm Census To Be Conducted In January 1952
North Carolina will conduct the State Farm Census in January 1952 under new legislative authority. D S Weaver says data gathered will guide services for farmers and help establish historical bases for crop acreage quotas. Census takers will collect total farm acreage crop areas yields and livestock numbers for county farm facts used by agricultural workers and planners.
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North Carolina
D. S. Weaver
State College Extension Service
General Assembly
Egg Marketing Expansion Planned for Winston Area
Plans to expand egg marketing facilities in the Winston Salem region are under review by the Forsyth County long range agricultural program's marketing committee. Poultry specialists from State College say area farmers need to boost production by about 275000 birds to meet local demand, with many eggs going to hatcheries rather than households. A January survey of current and potential outlets will map year round table egg supply and distribution.
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Forsyth
Winston-Salem
Forsyth County
The
State College Fixtension Service
F.S. Sloan
J. W. Crawford
Crawford
Ege
State College
Winston- Salem
C. F. Parrish
Local census roles outlined for boards and officials
The Department of Agriculture is tasked with supplying report books and forms and summarizing data. County boards of commissioners hold the duty of appointing local census takers, establishing the local framework for population tally work.
North Carolina Junior Growers Win Two National Awards
North Carolina youths Jenean Madre and Clarence Chappell Jr. earned state honors at the NIVGA 17th annual convention in Cleveland with a $6,000 scholarship fund award and national top scholarship to Albert B. Bishop. Madre, a ninth grade student from Elizabeth City, showcased a 140 by 40 foot garden growing 15 vegetables and a strong 4-H record. Chappell, Jr. of Belvidere, raised nine vegetables on a five acre plot and profited $1,098.81 from sales while holding leadership roles in 4-H and FFA and numerous contest wins.
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North Carolina
National Junior Vegetable Growers Association
NIVGA
Cleveland
Jenean James Madre
J. A. Madre
Elizabeth City
Clarence C. Chappell
Belvidere
Bach
A & F Food Stores
L. R. Harrill
North Carolina State College
Raleigh
Albert B. Bishop
Guilford
Conn
Jenean Madre
Jenean
Clarence Chappell, Jr
Clarence
Future Farmers of America
North Carolina Dairy Cows Bred Artificially Hit 43 500
North Carolina dairy cows bred artificially this year are projected to reach 43 500, says T C Blalock, dairy specialist. Since 1948 the program totals exceed 117 000, with state bulls proving superior and dairy herds averaging high butterfat production well above national averages.
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North Carolina
T. C. Blalock
State College Extension Service
Blalock
Southeastern Artificial Breeding Association
Asheville
Tar Heel
Dairy Herd Improvement Associations
Christmas Tree Safety Tips From State College Extension
Christmas trees can be a fire hazard if not cared for. select a fresh green tree and keep it moist. Cut the butt end, keep in water, place away from heat, and ensure exits are clear. Use UL labeled lights and turn off all lighting when leaving or sleeping.
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State College Extension Service
Underwriters’ Laboratory
North Carolina Grains Shine At World Exhibit
North Carolina farmers entered 200 wheat corn oats barley and soybeans at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. Ninteen of twenty NC entries won prizes including Atlas 66 wheat by Watson Seed Farms and Colonial 2 barley by Walter Davis and Dixie 82 corn by J A Patterson China Grove. Other NC exhibitors included McNair Yield Tested Seed Co Laurinburg William Petrea Lexington Hugh Hampton Boone T P Loftin Statesville Edith Hampton NC Foundation Seed Producers Inc and Mrs W L Kilian Ridgeway with entries in corn oats wheat barley and soybeans. Dr F J Bell praises the state College Extension Service breeders for the strong showing.
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North Carolina
United States
Toronto
Canada
Europe
Watson
Rocky Mount
Walter Davis
Shelby
J. A. Patterson
China Grove
State College
North Carolina State College
U. S. Department of Agriculture
McNair
Seed
Laurinburg
William Petrea
Lexington
Hugh Hampton
Boone
T. P. Loftin
Statesville
Edith Hampton
North Carolina Foundation Seed Producers, Inc
W. L. Kilian
Ridgeway
F. J. Bell
State College Extension Service
Dwarf fruit trees offer space saving home orchard options
Dwarf trees mature early and need little space, with fruit of above average size and color. Drawbacks include brittle shallow root systems needing staking, higher temperature sensitivity, and regular spraying. Varieties include Red Astrachan McIntosh Golden Delicious Jonathan Stayman and Bartlett Clapps Favorite Duchess Keiffer Flemish Beauty Anjou. Plant in moist fertile well drained soil with graft union above ground.
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Jonathan
Bartlett
Duchess
Anjou
North Carolina
Tips for Easier Hog Slaughtering from Extension Service
Jim Butler of the State College Extension Service offers practical hog slaughter tips. Key steps include starving hogs for 24 hours, ensuring intestines are empty, keeping animals calm, using a sharp knife, and maintaining a proper head position for a clean bleed. Bleed on clean bedding, scald at 145 degrees, then move organs promptly and chill carcasses. For curing, split carcasses, avoid freezing, hang at 30 to 43 degrees, and apply a salt sugar saltpeter mix with proper application and ventilation in a smokehouse.
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Jim Butler
State College Extension Service
Seedlings Going Fast for 4-H Club Members
White pine seedlings offered free by Champion Paper and Fibre Company are selling quickly as 4-H Club members order 149,800 of 175,000 seedlings. John E. Ford notes white pine suits Western North Carolina mountains and upper Piedmont, with best planting in fall or spring depending on ground conditions.
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Champion Paper and Fibre Company
John E. Ford
State College Extension Service
Ford
Piedmont
North Carolina
Brevard
Osborne Place
Tar Heel entries highlight high quality North Carolina grain
Extension officials note grain from Tar Heel farmers with certified seed of adapted varieties yields above the state average when recommended practices are followed throughout production. Local county agents or the Department of Publications at North State College Raleigh can provide more details.
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Toronto
Bell
North Carolina
Department of Publications
N.state College
Raleigh
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