Friends Of Land To Buy Malabar Farm For Conservation Work
A civic group in Mansfield with the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation funds a purchase of Malabar Farm by Friends of the Land. The plan includes a demonstration farm, ecological center, and research in agriculture to improve nutrition in soils and foods.
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Friends of the Land
Malabar Farm
Louis Bromfield
Friends of Thel
Mansfield
Samuel Roberts Nobel Foundation
Ardmore
Okla
Malabar
Mala Oar
Jale Lloyd Noble
Samuel Roberts Noble
Zeke Wood to Represent 4 H ers at Camp Caesar
Zeke Wood of the Shady Tigers Community Club will represent Raleigh County 4 H labs at Camp Caesar in June 2015. The Shady Spring High School sophomore attends as a guest of the Federal Cartridge Camp, which funds meals and lodging. The program aims to teach youth about natural resources, conservation leadership, and practical topics such as forest products, game management, fish management, soil and water conservation.
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Zeke Wood
Shady Tigers
Raleigh County
Twe
House Vote Signals Move Toward Limited Farm Aid
Washington reports indicate Benson backers pushed to trim the soil bank and curb price supports. The House vote reflects a push by city lawmakers and some Republicans to reduce taxpayer costs, with a temporary soil bank likely to be allowed to expire unless revived by Congress.
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Washington
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Soil Bank
House
Congress
West Virginia Forest Council Ships Speakers List
The West Virginia Forest Council has compiled a file of about 30 conservation speakers across the state to aid garden clubs civic groups schools and other organizations seeking talks. Roy Lee Harmon executive secretary said the list includes speakers with movies and slides and groups may contact Harmon at 216 Sunlrise Ave Beckley to request a speaker and schedule a date.
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West Virginia Forest Council
Roy Lee Harmon
Sec
Harmon
Sunlrise Ave
Beckley
Council
Family-Type Farm Faces Change in Production Roles
The article notes family farms stay viable but shift from a grandmother grandfather led unit to more skilled production. It stresses higher machinery investment per worker, the need for uniform quality, and potential direct marketing or targeted channels like Beckley Farmer's Market to cope with pricing set by external buyers.
Life-Long Farmer Proposes Caterpillar Control Plan
Wilson Boyd a life long farmer offers a two fold plan to curb a caterpillar infestation. He suggests destroying nests and eggs found near the webs and has urged children to aid in the effort before school ends. Boyd farms 23 acres and sells at Beckley Market raising corn wheat buckwheat potatoes and hay. He and his wife of 78 raise seven children on the farm while he uses a crutch.
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Glen
Bond
Wilson Boyd
Boyd
Beckley
Specialists Answer Questions Of Week
The column covers wool price prospects and market support, ant and beetle grub control in lawns using chlordane, alfalfa weevil damage and spraying timing, and considerations for a second spray. It advises wool pools, granular or sprayed chlordane, and timely alfalfa spraying to protect successive cuttings.
UH Leaders Meeting Set For Mill Volunteer 4H Club
Jackson's Mill hosts the Mill Volunteer 4 H Club Leaders Conference from May 27 to June 1 in Raleigh County. Adult and council members may attend with emphasis on demonstrations and judging in clothing foods agricultural handicraft projects. Water safety and tractor maintenance courses also run during the one week session.
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Jackson's Mill
Clarence’ Woolen
Raleigh County
Agriculture Set to Begin Upward Climb in Prosperity
Secretary Benson states agriculture now stands ready to climb toward a larger share of the nation’s prosperity. He says agriculture has a sound basis and farmers have faith in the future.
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Ovid A. Martin Washington
Benson
Oak Wilt Survey Delayed. Early Period Warned For Spread
The 1937 oak wilt survey will start mid June after a spring window vital for disease spread. Oak wounds during late April to June attract spores via sap beetles. property owners should inspect land and treat diseased trees promptly, using tree paint on pruning wounds.
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State Departent of Agriculture
John T. Johnson
Agriculture Department
Johnson
Ite
Removal Of Male Birds Increases Flock Profit
West Virginia University extension poultryman Byron W. Moore urges removing male birds from egg type flocks after hatching season. He notes roosters consume up to 100 pounds of feed yearly and add cost without boosting hatching egg premiums. Eggs from flocks without males stay fresher and quality improves during storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron W. Moore
West Virginia University
Moore
Poultry Market Report From Shenandoah Valley Area
NARRISONBURG Va Shenandoah Valley area notes fair to good live poultry demand with adequate supply for broilers and fryers. Prices at farm for 24 hours ending 11 AM yesterday show broilers at 18 to 20 cents, heavy hens around 16 cents, small turkey fryers 23 to 24 cents, heavy type young hens 26 cents, toms 22 to 24 cents, breeder hens 18 cents.
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Narrisonburg
Shensandoah Valley
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