4-H Delegates Explore Regional Resources at Fontana
At Fontana Village seven states including Alabama Georgia Kentucky Tennessee Mississippi North Carolina Virginia and others sent 4-H delegates to the 15th annual Regional Resource Development Conference. The theme Rural Youth Leadership featured tours workshops on resources such as soils minerals forestry water and wildlife plus recreational activities.
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Fontana Village
N. Cy
Alabama
Georgia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
North Carolina
Virginia
Fontana Dam
Tennessee Valley Valley Authority
Land Grant Association of ‘Teal Colleges
Valley Association of Tests
10 County Area To Mark 35th Year Of Governmental Aid To Agriculture
Greeneville reports mark 35 years of federal farm policy in the 10 county area including the AAA era. The observance, tied to early fifties policy history, features speaker remarks from county officials and ASCS manager Dee Johnson. Officials cite farmers’ role in food supply and resource conservation, with activities at Doak Elementary and Tusculum College.
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Greeneville
Munch
Tennessee
Rénard Jones
Church of Connally
Doak
Roosevelt Si
Tusculum College
AAA
Dee Johnson
Hawkins County
ASCS
Oak Ridge study eyes deserts by nuclear powered agro industrial centers
Oak Ridge National Laboratory launches a yearlong study for the Atomic Energy Commission on using nuclear power to desalinate seawater and irrigate arid Middle East regions for integrated agro industrial complexes. Researchers will assess power and water needs, raw materials, suitable locations, costs, and job creation, with coordination among US agencies.
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Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
U Atomic Energy Commission
Middle East
ORNL
Alvin M. Weinberg
American Nuclear Society
Toronto
Canada
Departments of State and Interior
Senate
Howard Baker
R-Tenn
Union Carbide Corporation
AEC
Sheep Judging Contest To Highlight Field Day
A field day in Glade Spring features a junior sheep judging contest run by Virginia Tech. The event, at the Southwest Virginia Research Station, will test teams from 1962-66 averages in three classes including ewes, market lambs, and latiny worms. Judges include Albert Wilson and J S Copenhaver.
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Glade Spring
Southwest Virginia
Arden NY
Huff
Animal Science Department
Virginia Tech
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennessee Crop Reporting Service
Sila Ah
FFA
FRA
Albert Wilson
Rural Retreat
J. 5. Copenhaver
Vinginia Tech
Wool Incentive Price Raised for 1969 by 2 Cents
The USDA announced under the 1965 Agriculture Act that the 1969 wool incentive price will be 69 cents a pound for shorn wool, with Mohair payments similarly set. The plan increases the national average price received by producers and extends the Wool and Mohair Support Program to promote marketings and income.
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Department of
USDA
Tennessee Farm Report on Potatoes Hay Crops and By Products
United Press International reports Tennessee extension specialists warn green leafhopper damage drops potato yields as eggs hatch on vines. Farmers should apply insecticides at regular intervals and manage by products. fertilizer demos show NPK impacts on pastures. Lamb show honors go to Rutherford countys Lucy Caffey while balsam wooly aphid threatens Fraser fir in western North Carolina.
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United Press International
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
J. J. Bird
Hicks
Bird
Side Land
Ealler
Lamb Foods
Lucy Caffey
Rutherford County
Hampshire
North Carolina State’ University
North Carolina
G. W
Conrad
B. G. Hicks
Mi. Mitchell
4 H Chatter District Demonstration Contest Highlights
Sullivan County 4 Hers win eleven purple awards at the Jefferson City District Demonstration Contest. Senior and junior members earned purple blue red or white ribbons with lasting benefits. Senior winners include Nancy Fleenor Paul Bames Evelyn Wagner Ike Fleenar Carol Riley Tommy Wagner Ann Jones. Junior winners are Louise Miller Billie Barnette Margaret Rodgers and Mike Poe. The Honor Club picnic is set for Friday at Steel Creek Park to combine business with social activities. Senior Dress Revue planned for July 10 with a buffet luncheon and demonstrations in the Bristol Electric auditorium.
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Sullivan County
Jefferson City
Billie Barnette
Indian Springs
Margaret Rodgers
Mike Poe
Holston
Steel Creek Park
County Horns Club
Bristol Tennessee Electric System
Grazing Associations Form Land Link For Member Farmers
Farmers in Scott County form grazing associations with Farmers Home Administration aid to acquire and manage resources. Groups range from three to eighty members, allowing better land use, increased income, and stronger bargaining power for seasonal grazing and livestock operations.
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Gate City
T the Farmers Home Administration
Scott County
Cecil, Mann
Mann
Ilst
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Joe Ike Fleenor
Phyllis Jane Tatum
Oak Ridge Laboratory
Deserts
P. Paneer
Aie Ber
Eet
W. Tilston
Abingdon
J. W. Sisk
Tazewell
X 5
Christiansburg
Pulaski
Kispsport Times
Tevecina
Ae Teves News
Ibunday
Kingwsor
Pubinking * Corporation
Pans East Reste
Kingspoet
Lebar
Tarkan Sie
Tse Sale
Jay Sasay
Joan Taquest
United Prose Internation
Chicago
Daly News News
Mets
Fis
Oot Ag
Tub Phos
Garbar
Endaerattecarent
Farm Report
Fred C. Powell
UT Extension
Lebanon
Joe Burns
University of Tennessee Extension Service
Charles D. Holland
Leah B. Hoopfer
Louise Miller
Nancy Pecktol
Central Heights
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