Virginia Tech tackles Haiti malnutrition with AKO blend
Virginia Tech researchers report Phase Three results in Haiti showing a two-ingredient bean and cereal blend raising child nutrition near milk levels, using local foods and simple preparation under Haitian doctor supervision. The project, funded by a private foundation and US aid, aims to cut malnutrition in rural Haiti where poverty and illiteracy are high.
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Maui
Haiti
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Tech
New York
Heseare Nh
Marasmus
Hhealth
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United States Agency For International Development
Philippines
R. W. Engel
College of Agriculture
Kendall W. King
Afse
King
YF and H Club Plot Parade Float Booths At Fairs
Blountville notes show the Sullivan County Young Farmers club planning a Fourth of July parade float and booths at two fairs while researching safe foods and nutrition. Virginia Tech researchers study AK-100 blends to combat malnutrition with community centers and simple meals using locally available foods.
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Blountville
Sullivan County
Land Homemakers Club
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Republic
Crussell
Gray Station
Kathy Johnson
Gail Cross
Joe Johnson
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Mary Crusselt
Virginia Tech
Africa
Hawkins County FFA Members Attend Forestry Camp
Hawkins County FFA members attended the 19th annual Tennessee Forestry Training Camp for Future Farmers at Fall Creek Falls State Park last week. State Forester Carl J. Peterson noted the camp is sponsored by Mead Corporation and two affiliates of the Southern Pulpwood Conservation Association, conducted by the Department of Conservation and in cooperation with the Division of Vocational Education.
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Hawkins County
FFA
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Carl J. Peterson
Mead Corporation
Southern
Pulpwood Conservation Association
Department of Conservation
Povey and Rawelson
Division of
Department of Education
Farm Woodlands
VPI Names New Agriculture Dean of Tennessee
James E. Martin of Virginia Tech has been elevated to head the agriculture department at Blacksburg replacing Dean Wilson B. Bell who will become director of university development July 1. The appointment spans multiple East Tennessee counties as noted in the training camp roster and regional faculty designations.
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Blacksburg
James E. Martin
Virginia Tech
Hamblem County
Charles
University’s College
Anderson
Ion County
Wayne Davis
Warren W. Brindt
Martin
Dean Wilson B. Bell
Farm Program Week Observed in Hawkins County Judge Howe Signs Proclamation
County Judge J. B. Howe signs a proclamation designating this week as Farm Program Week in Hawkins County. The observance marks the 35th anniversary of the start of the Agricultural Adjustment Act, the forerunner of many farm policy programs.
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Hawkins County
J. B. Howe
Judge Howe
N. Gatewood
Hawkins County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Dee John Sen
ASCS
Rogersville
Pat Gilley
Untitled historical notice fragment mentions corporations and payments
Fragmentary OCR text references corporations, payments, and individuals like Kingsport and Semler. Names and places are garbled, but indicates a legal or financial notice about distributions or earnings and a referenced association or body. No clear outcome or dates can be confirmed.
4 H Chatter Highlights District Demonstration Cup Winners
Last week 4 H Chatter listed purple ribbon winners from the District Demonstration Cup with one omission Kenneth King of Cold Spring noted as junior field crop winner. Apologies for the oversight and thanks to all district winners and participants across white red and blue awards. Suggestions of fishing progress and 4 H poultry and horse activities are included with reminders about entry deadlines for the Greeneville district show and the Bristol horse show.
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Kenneth King
Kenneth
Jefferson City
Montgomery County Soil District Tops State Honors
Montgomery County Soil Conservation District was named the state's outstanding district in the annual Soil Conservation Awards Program. The Menees Brothers Guthrie were named outstanding farmer cooperators in the district, with Trousdale County’s district in second place and E. X. K. Bratton Hartsville recognized as outstanding farmer-cooperator.
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Ténn
Montgomery County
State Agricultural, and Conservation J
Menees Brothers
Guthrie
Swere
Trousdale County
E. X K. Bratton
Hartsville
New Farm Labor Rules Tighten Wages and Protections
Tennessee farmers face updated rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The second phase raises minimum wages for power driven farm equipment operators and youth restrictions, with specific tasks listed as hazardous. Effective dates vary, starting Jan 1 1968 for certain enclosures, and Feb 1 for wage increases.
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Tennessee
Wirlz Wills Limber
Ares
Nashville
Fieliy
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Washington County
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Bristol
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