Soil Bank Acreage Reserve Plan A six county meeting explains new program
A six county gathering in Beckley covered the Soil Bank Acreage Reserve Plan from the U S Department of Agriculture. W D Williamson led the session with about 30 attendees from ASC and Extension Service. Counties included Raleigh Fayete Summers Wyoming McDowell and Mercer.
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Soil Bank
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Agricultural Extension Service
Beckley
Raleigh
Fayelte
Summers
Wyoming
McDowell
Mercer
W. D. Williamson
ASC
Kelly Farmer
Elt
Williamson
Raleigh Coun
Manhandl ed Soil Conservation Is Individual Responsibility
A column by George Sharpe discusses soil erosion along the Monongahela and its tributaries. He recalls farmers realizing erosion harms their own land after questions about who loses soil and mud from strip mining and construction. An elderly Fayette County farmer finally recognizes his role and inspects a bridge after rain to see erosion in action.
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George Sharpe
Monongahela
Morgantown
Fayette County
Roadside Markets Listed As Source of New Income
Roadside markets can boost farmer income if well planned and clean. Experts advise choosing a busy highway near a town, ample parking, front display space, a sink for washing, regular hours, and clear price labeling.
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WPI
Farm Safety Guide Emphasizes Good Horse Sense
National Farm Safety Week runs July 22 to 28. The guide cites: agriculture has the highest accidental death rate among industries, with about 14 000 deaths and 3 200 000 injuries annually among rural residents. ten percent of highway fatalities involve farm families and workers. It urges caution on roads and at home to prevent fires, explosions, falls, drownings, and machinery accidents through simple, prudent behavior.
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United States
Raleigh
Soil Bank Plan Discussion Set In Raleigh County
Raleigh County ASC will meet July 6 at 7 30 p m in the Courthouse to discuss the Soil Bank Acreage Reserve Program with Raleigh ASC manager Franklin Litly and county agent H B Thomas. Limited tobacco and wheat farmers qualify. others may attend. Chairman Kelly Farmer heads the Raleigh ASC Committee.
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Raleigh County
Soil Bank
Franklin Litly
Raleigh Asc
H. B. Thomas
Kelly Farmer
Bolt
Haleigh County
ASC
R. L. Dillon
Maple Meadow
D. W. Kinzer
Dry Hil
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Joe Morris
George Stehl
Summers County
RK. L. Dillom
USDA
Soli Bank
Oak Hill
MT. Hope
Sophia
By Bob Dwight
Greenland
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Kotex
ESAS
Sunnyhake
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