Raleigh Fayette Garden School in Beckley March 11
The 1954 Raleigh Fayette County Garden School will be held March 11 at 10 a.m. in the Raleigh County Courthouse Beckley. WVU Agricultural Extension Service specialists will lead sessions on vegetable gardening yard culture and small fruit cultivation with topics on new varieties planting methods weed control pest management and home landscape planning.
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Raleigh- Fayette County
West Virginia University
Agricultural Extension Service
Raleigh County
Raleigh and Fayette County
H. B. Thomas
J. Haynes Miller
Claude Kemper
Melvin Kolbe
C. F. Bishop
T. D. Gray
Kemper
Gray
Kolbe
Bishop
Helen Jane Couch
Shady Spring
Minnie Wiseman
Fayetteville
Beckley
Thomas
County Agricultural Extension Service
Fence Gardening Expands Production on City Lot
Albert S. Falling explains fence gardening as a productive spring activity for small plots. Using fences for climbing plants like morning glory, sweet pea, cucumber, tomato, or rambler roses, gardeners can train vines and even fruit trees to grow flatwise. With varied fence types, a 50 by 100 foot plot can yield substantial vertical plantings, boosting production and offering fragrant blooms and homegrown bouquets.
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Albert
Mom
Dad
Johnnie
Sister Sue
Remove Accident Hazards Around Barns in Winter
Winter barn work increases accident risk. Clear walkways and storage areas, keep tools in racks, and avoid using ladders as hay chutes. Ensure good lighting and keep stairways safe. Follow no smoking rules and stay fire aware.
Spot Weaknesses in Farm Investments with Records
Farm management specialists at VPI urge strong farm records to expose weak spots amid high costs. Feed bills and crop yields reveal each enterprise's performance, aiding year to year comparisons and planning. Individual dairy herd records help cull unprofitable cows and field records track long term soil and cropping effects.
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VPI
Safety for More in 1954 Farm Family Resolutions
WVU extension specialists urge farm families to adopt safety resolutions for 1954. National Safety Council guidance includes checking for hazards, keeping machine shields in place, labeling poisons, preventing child operation, weekly safety vigilance, firearm and animal handling cautions, and holding a family conference to set worthwhile safety goals to reduce accidents.
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Agricultural Extension Service
West Virginia University
National Safety Council
Saving on Feed Cost Revealed By WVU Survey
West Virginia University survey interviewed 413 state dealers on feed pricing and pooling carload orders. Farmers could save by planning ahead, using car-door or ton bag discounts, and buying larger, less frequent lots, though dealer willingness to organize pooling is uncertain.
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Raleigh County
West Virginia University
Agricultural Experiment Station
Sericea Lespedeza Gains Favor in Drought Years
The drought resistant sericea lespedeza earns praise as more farmers plant it for hay and grazing. Reports from southeastern states credit its deep roots for drought tolerance, enabling soil conservation and land value gains on once abandoned cropland. Recommendations cover fertilization, seed rates, and sowing methods to establish a robust stand for 1954 planting.
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T. C. Maurer
Soil Conservation Service
Sericea
Bahia
Poultry Market Report from Harrisonburg VA
In Harrisonburg Virginia the Shenandoah Valley area reports a unsettled live poultry market with plentiful supplies and fair demand. Farm prices 24 hours to noon yesterday show broilers 21-22 cents, heavy hens 21-22, no turkeys reported. Weekly summary for week ended Jan 22 shows 5 percent under 3 pounds at 22-24 with average 22.83, 65 percent 3 to 4.5 pounds at 21-24 with average 22.85, 30 percent 3%
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Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
Formula for Good Gardens Based Upon Soil Condition
An early fall guide to soil improvement for home gardens. It explains clay soils retain moisture but crust and slow drying, while sandy soils warm fast but drain nutrients quickly. Emphasizes adding organic matter such as compost, humus, peat, leaf mold, and cover crops to improve texture and fertility.
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Jersey
Ibs and Weighted Change In Reported Purchases
Ibs and over ranged 22 25 weight ed average 23 47 Change in reported purchases compared with previous week is minus 27 3 Ibs.
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