Cleveland Dairy Industry Expands Rapidly in Cleveland County
Cleveland County dairy growers report rapid growth in Grade A production from 12 producers in 1939 to 15 owners sharing a $1,500 payroll. County officials note output has doubled since 1916 amid rising demand for Grade A milk and favorable land and climate for hay crops. County agent Howard Clapp cites farmers’ shift to cash income from dairy, praising dairy conscious, hard working farmers as key to ongoing expansion.
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Cleveland County
Cleveland
North Carolina
Howard Clapp
Haywood County
Sunwise Dairy
Wisconsin
Kings Mountain
Cleveland Co
Robbs And Biddix End Basic Training At Lackland
Pvt. Robert C. Robbs age 19 and Pvt. Lester Biddix Jr age 18 completed their Air Force basic indoctrination at Lackland Air Force Base Texas the gateway to the Air Force near San Antonio. The training evaluated aptitude for a chosen vocation and prepared them for technical schooling and future assignments.
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Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Robert C. Robbs
J. H. Robbs
Kings Mountain
Lester Biddix, Jr
Lester Biddix
Kings Moune
D Air Force
Air Force
Lackland
San Antonio
Ai Force
Air
Force Technical
County Agents Aiding Farmers With Dairy Program In Cleveland County
County farm agents in Cleveland County are assisting dairy farmers by advising on permanent pastures, barn design, and feeding plans. They coordinate with health departments for milk specifications and help with breeding and cattle purchases. The article notes foundation stock, show sales, and youth dairy shows, along with toxaphene’s wartime origin.
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Cleveland County
Howard Cap
Cleveland
Clapp
Athe County
North Carolina Dairy Industry Booms and Key Figures
North Carolina dairy farms house 374000 cows valued near 50 million dollars. Acreage of Ladione clover rose from 800 to 700000 between 1945 and 1950. The state hosts over 200 processing plants serving an 87 million dollar dairy market. Milk consumption and farm income have risen sharply since 1945. The industry drives soil and human resources, supported by State College facilities and a Dairy Foundation of local farmers.
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North
North Carolina
State College
United States
Dairy Foundation
Fall Dairy Shows Are Scheduled In North Carolina
North Carolina dairy youth will compete for ribbons and prizes at five district junior dairy cattle shows this fall. The first event is in Asheville on September 11, sponsored by the Asheville Agricultural Development Council. The second show is set for September 13 in Statesville with Belk Stores as sponsor. The third occurs September 21 in Lexington with Cable Dairy Products backing the event.
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North Carolina
J. A. Arey
State College
Asheville
Asheville Agricultural Development Council
Statesville
Belk Stores
Lexington
Cable, Dairy Products
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Cleveland Dairy Industry
Robbs
Biddix
Phifer Hardware Co
Kings Mountain Area Farms
Nual
Kings Mountain Area
First National Bank
FDIC
Arey
National Dairy Week
Sunrise Dairy
Gastonia, N.C
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