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Raleigh Register in Beckley, West Virginia

18 Apr 1977

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Raleigh Register

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Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

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Apr 18, 1977

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Extension agent notes rising Back-To-Earth trend in Raleigh County

Raleigh County extension chief Dennis McCutcheon reports a growing back-to-earth movement among youths and adults, with an all-day seminar at Summers County farm drawing about 150 young would-be farmers. He runs newsletters, calendars, soil tests, and advice on organic questions, lawn care, and pruning, while warning against full organic dependency.

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Dennis McCutcheon Raleigh County Agricultural Extension Raleigh Don West Summers County McCucheon Ena eCutcheon West “Virginia

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Daily Work For Beginning Vegetable Planting Guide

The text outlines ongoing planting care for a growing season. It urges frequent watering to prevent dry soil, with amounts increasing from about an inch weekly when young to 1.5 to 2 inches as plants mature. It covers frost protection for early transplants, using simple covers like milk cartons, and advises proper spacing and trellising. Mulching methods with straw, compost, wood chips, or black plastic film are discussed to conserve moisture and warm soil. Weed control tips include hand pulling, hoeing, and using a cultivator, plus pest notes on aphids and caterpillars and safe insecticide use following package directions.

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