South Carolina Firm Eyes Local Green-Wrapped Tomatoes
A South Carolina firm has informed Beckley Farmers Market of interest in 500 to 1,000 bushels weekly. O C Hutchinson says southern distributors are surveyed for local supply. H B Thomas says field-grown Rutgers plants will be transplanted in June for August production. 1,700 plants per acre yield 10 pounds per plant. Farmers should notify Thomas for育 details.
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South Carolina
Beckley
Rutgers
Thomas
Beckley Farmers Market
West Virginia
Rural Development Council
County Farm Bureau
West Virginia University
H. B. Thomas
Raleigh County
Hutchinson
RDC to Sponsor Industrial Seminar
Rural Development Council approves a seminar to develop neighborhood industries with James Kessinger leading the plan. Beckley Chamber of Commerce West Virginia University and local buyers will be invited to discuss local manufacturing possibilities.
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Rural Development Council
RDC
James Kessinger
Country Life Commission
Beckley and
West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
West Virginia University
Kessinger
Melba Adams
Recreation Commission
Shackelford
Forestry Commission
Poultry Commission
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Snider
Star Farmer Named At Shady Spring High School
Robert Lilly, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Loraine Lilly of Blue Jay, chosen Star Farmer from 50 FFA students at Shady Spring High. Fourth year in vocational agriculture, he raises sheep beef cattle two purebred sows corn and potatoes. Lilly plans to attend Potomac State or West Virginia University to study vocational agriculture and has a B plus average. He led as senior class president and student council secretary, with roles in Thespian Club and National Honor Society.
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Robert Lilly
Loraine Lilly
Blue Jay
Farmers of America
Shady Spring High School
Southern Federation
Lilly
Potomac State
West Virginia University
Farm Ponds Need Care After Rains
Raleigh County farmers are advised by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service to inspect pond structures after rains, maintain spillway clearance, and fertilize with an 8-8-4 ratio or nitrate additions to boost production. For ponds under an acre, fertilize biweekly until water color shifts, then pause until it clears. Remove edge weeds to prevent seeding, and fish ponds three+ years old in spring for balance, keeping all catch.
Four New Varieties For 1955 Gardens
The 1955 All American Vegetable List adds three new varieties: Golden Beauty sweet corn, Seminole bush bean, and Penn Sweet cantaloupe. Early Giant Hybrid tomato also shows strong WVU trials. Beckley Farmers Market urges careful production and marketing, with guidance from West Virginia University and local extension offices, including strawberries, raspberries, and green-wrapped tomatoes.
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West Virginia University
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O. C. Hutchinson
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