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McGarry Dairy Named Vermont Dairy Farm of the YearMcGarry Dairy, a 115-head Holstein operation in WestBerkshire, Vermont, has been honored as the Vermont DairyFarm of the Year for 2021.Ed and Diane McGarry operate the farm in partnership withtheir son, Brian. They started farming at their present locationin 1993 but purchased a second nearby farm in 2018 as theyneeded more cropland. They rent out the six-bedroom 1860farmhouse on the latter property as an airbnb.The farmers currently milk 100 cows twice a day in adouble-four herringbone milking parlor, shipping their milk toAgri-Mark/Cabot Creamery. Their average daily milk productionis 79 pounds per cow with 4.1 percent butterfat and 3.1percent protein. Their somatic cell count is consistently under100,000.These numbers can be attributed to overall excellent herdmanagement, selective breeding through artificial inseminationand careful attention to herd health and cow comfort.Cows are housed in a freestall barn lined with rubber floormats with foam underneath and bedding with separated solids.The younger animals are on sawdust with bedded pack in thematernity area.The McGarrys raise all their own replacements, breedingtheir heifers to produce their first calf at around 22-24 months.They breed for longevity, high fat and protein content, goodVermont Maple Recognizes Outstanding MembersThe Board of Directors of the Vermont Maple SugarMakers’ Association (VMSMA) selects members each yearfor its Annual Maple Awards: Outstanding Sugar Maker,Vermont Maple Person of the Year, and the Sumner WilliamsLifetime Achievement Award. The 2021 Awards were presentedby Sam Cutting IV at the Association’s AnnualMeeting held on Zoom on July 13, 2021.Outstanding Sugar Maker Award: James Buck,Washington VTThe VMSMA Board selects a Vermont sugar maker, individual,or family who sets a good example for other sugarmakers to follow in cleanliness, food safety and productionpractices. In addition, nominees for this award help the mapleindustry by participating in county and statewide fairs to promoteand educate future sugar makers and the general publicon the benefits of pure Vermont maple syrup. This year, theaward was presented to James Buck.James has repeatedly demonstrated a strong commitment tothe Vermont maple industry through his work at his family’ssugarbush and also through his work with the Vermont MapleSugar Makers Association and his county association. Jamesrepresents the majority of VMSMA’s membership; he combinesa full-time job, balancing family responsibilities and alove of sugar making. James also represents a great number ofnewer sugar makers who have started from scratch. Likemany sugar makers, he started sugaring on a very small scalefoot and leg conformation and DPR (daughter pregnancyrate), striving for a calving interval of 13.4 months.They have 430 acres of owned and rented land, including200 acres of grass and 35 acres of pasture. They put theirlower-producing cows on pasture until June, using rotationalgrazing for their dry and bred heifers, which helps reducefeeding costs.Through good crop management practices that includeregular soil testing, crop rotation and a well-managed manure• • •program, they are able to grow almost all of their feedalthough buy 3,500 square bales of first- and second-cut hayfor the younger cows.They hire a custom operator for their crops, getting fourcuttings of hay each year, yielding about 11-12 tons of haylageper acre and four tons of dry matter. For their no-till corn,the yield is 18-20 tons of silage per acre. Because the farm islocated in a colder pocket of the state with a shorter growingseason, they grow an 83- or 85-day, drought-tolerant cornvariety, going for maximum starch.The McGarrys were among the first dairy producers inVermont to experiment with Agolin, a plant-based feed additive,in their cows’ diet to increase the butterfat and proteincontent of milk while helping to reduce methane emissions.The soft study was supported by Barry Callebaut, an environmentallyconscious company in St. Albans that manufactureshigh-quality chocolate and cocoa products.University of Vermont Extension and the Vermont DairyIndustry Association, in cooperation with the New EnglandGreen Pastures Program, present the Vermont Dairy Farm ofthe Year award annually to an outstanding dairy farm. Otherfinalists were the Corse Farm Dairy, Whitingham; KnoxlandFarms, Bradford and Wells River; and R & N Thibault Farm,Colchester.in his backyard. And like many sugar makers, his operationand his commitment to maple has grown over the years.James and his father bought a chunk of land, cleared it, madetheir own lumber, and built their own sugarhouse. They arealso concerned about the future of maple and have developedtheir sugarbush by continuing to thin and improve their woodsfor future generations.Vermont Maple Person of the Year: Mark Cannella, UVMExtensionThis award is presented to someone whose work benefitsthe entire maple industry and who may or may not be a sugarmaker themselves. As a Farm Business Management Specialistwith UVM Extension, Mark Cannella works with Vermont’sfarms to help develop fiscal management tools and data.Mark’s work is invaluable to Vermont’s maple producers aswell as the entire industry and their associated lending institutions.He has attended and presented at many maple conferencesto share his knowledge and research with producers andother industry experts. Although Mark is not currently amaple producer, he cut his teeth sugaring when he wasactively involved in the Shelburne Farms sugaring operation.Sumner Williams Lifetime Achievement Award: MarkIsselhardt, UVM ExtensionThis award is presented in memory of Sumner Williams,the Assistant Director of the UVM Proctor Maple ResearchCenter. In honor of him, the VMSMA Board recognizes outstandingservice and dedication to the Vermont maple industry.This year’s recipient is Mark Isselhardt, Vermont’s MapleSpecialist with UVM Extension. Mark works in the researchfield of maple and has worked tirelessly to provide the toolsand knowledge to producers from Vermont and beyond thatreally make a difference. His research on achieving high sapyields, managing healthy sugarbushes, and creating efficienciesin syrup production has been invaluable to the maplecommunity. Mark goes above and beyond to share his expertisewith producers as well as being readily available and opento talk all things maple with any sugar maker. He has alsobeen a huge part of the success of VMSMA’s Annual MapleConferences.The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association (VMSMA),founded in 1893, is one of the oldest agricultural organizationsin the United States and represents over 1,000 members.The VMSMA helps to promote and protect the branding ofpure Vermont maple products and to serve as the officialvoice for Vermont sugar makers. Our members take greatpride in maintaining a prosperous maple industry and a workinglandscape that future generations will enjoy. Vermontsugar makers produce over 2 million gallons of maple syrupannually (about one half of the production in the UnitedStates). More information at www.VermontMaple.org.Calling All Craers! Craers!Northfield’s Labor Dayweekend gives you 3 daysin front of thousands of people.booths@northfieldlaborday.org3 full days! Imagine what you can sell!And the Labor Day parade brings inso many potential buyers.booths@northfieldlaborday.orgGet your application in right away!booths@northfieldlaborday.orgJuly 28, 2021 The WORLD page 7
Furniture SaleA rare opportunity to save on Lyndon FurnitureNow Through July 31st30% off all Lyndon FurnitureUp to 70% off Lyndon secondsPLUS: With every Lyndon Furniture purchase, you’llreceive a gift certificate for 10% off your purchase price to beused toward a future Lyndon Furniture purchase.Stahler FurnitureChanging your Home, One Room at a TimeI-91 Exit 23, 469 Broad St., Rt. 5, Lyndonville, VT • M thru F 9-5, Sat. 9-3, Closed Sun.Delivery and Setup Available • 802.626.5996 • 1.800.439.5996PUZZLES ON PAGE 20-21GO FIGURECRYPTO QUIPEVEN EXCHANGEMAGIC MAZEStorytime at the Rec Feild inCabotPhoto Credit: Amanda OttoAfternoon Program at Jaquith Public LibraryPhoto Credit: Amanda OttoCome Renew Your Summer at the Library!Cabot, Marshfield and Plainfield Vermont, July/August2021: Let’s reconnect and recharge! The Cabot, Jaquith, andCutler libraries have collaborated to bring you summer fun!Libraries are offering a variety of programs for the summerincluding “Tales and Tails” storytimes, visual arts, STEAMand graphic novel workshops, Storytelling and ImprovTheater Camp, Dungeons and Dragons, and Family FunAinsworthPublic LibraryWilliamstownLook for us on Facebook:Ainsworth Public Library 802-433-5887library@williamstownvt.orgwww.ainsworthpubliclibrary.org2338 VT RTE 14 Williamstown, VTCurbside: M: 10-5:30pm, TH 10-4pmAppointments: M: 10-5:30pm, TH 10-4pmOpen Days: T: 2-7pm, W: 11-6, FR: 2-7pm SA: 10-2Phase 5 of Library OpeningPlease check our website for details regarding what we areoffering for services. www.Ainsworthpubliclibrary.org We areoffering a variety of services M 10-5:30pm & TH 10-4pm• • •Graphic Novel Workshop atCutler Memorial LibraryPhoto Credit: Angela OgleNights! Build your own solar car, ferris wheel, hummingbirdfeeder and more! Each library has something special to offer.Visit any library’s website for more information and registrationinformation. www.cabotlibrary.com; cutlerlibrary.org;www.jaquithpubliclibrary.org. All programs are generouslyfunded through a special grant from Vermont Afterschool.appointment and curbside. Appointments are limited to 6people in the building at one time. You can sign up ahead oftime by email, phone or FB messenger. Open Days noappointment necessary: T 2-7pm, W 11-6pm, F 2-7pm, SA10-2pm. Mask required.Youth GiveawayUntil July 31. Fun summer craft that includes all the pieces.See our website for a picture. FREE. Contact us if you wouldlike curbside pickup or stop in on one of our Open Days.Storytime BreakWe will be taking a break from Storytime in August andwill start up again in September.New BooksDid you know that we get in new books every month?Including best sellers. Stop in and see what we have to offer.Check our online catalogue if you are looking for somethingspecific and contact us to have it put aside for you to bepicked up through curbside, appointments or open days.• • •SUDOKUSTICKLERSPUBLIC LIBRARY6 Washington StreetBarre, VT 05641Phone: (802) 476-7550www.aldrichpubliclibrary.orgThe Friends of the Aldrich Library in Barre thank all thewonderful reading public for supporting the Book Sale we hadon Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. It had been so longsince we’d been able to have a sale and we had/have so manygreat donated books! It was a huge success and many peoplecame and filled their bags with piles of great reading material.You couldn’t have a better bargain - $1 for most hard coveredadult books, $.25 for all children’s books and $.50 - $.75 foradult paperbacks. We’re going to have another sale on Friday,August 27 and Saturday, August 28, same place and sametimes. We will have plenty of advertising. Watch for it! Westill have lots and lots of great books for you to browse andpurchase.We are so happy to support our wonderful library! Checkout all the programs they offer for adults, young adults and, ofcourse, the children’s programs.Hope to see you in August.Christine LitchfieldPresident, Friends of the Aldrich Library• • •KAKURO FEAR KNOTSUPER CROSSWORDpage 8 The WORLD July 28, 2021Montpelier SeniorActivity Center58 Barre Street, Montpelier • 802-223-2518Sampler of traditional Chinese arts and movement formswith Ellie Hayes for three weeks starting in mid-August!The following three class series are led by Ellie in-personat MSAC, open to the general public, and each series cost just$15 for MSAC members or $40 for non-members, with financialaid is available. This is a great way to sample classes inconsideration of taking longer series in Fall. Ellie is one ofMSAC’s highly-experienced teachers.Chinese Calligraphy with a twist!3 Wednesdays, starting 8/18, 1:30-2:30pm, Ages 12+. Anexploration of Chinese calligraphy. Using brush, ink andpaper ($15 materials fee) we will learn the basic strokes thatmake up Chinese characters, learn some simple characters,and learn about the evolution of Chinese calligraphy. As analternative “twist”, supplies will be provided for you to constructa special “brush” for trying sidewalk calligraphy (withwater) in one session, as weather allows.Qigong3 Wednesdays, starts 8/18, 12:00-12:45pm, Ages 12+.Qigong exercises for health and vitality. Various forms wemay be exploring: Swimming Dragon; Bone MarrowCleansing, Nam Hoa Temple energy work; selected movementsfrom Longevity Tree Qigong; Eight Brocades, andothers.Tai Chi Fundamentals3 Mondays, starts 8/16, 4:00pm-4:45pm, Ages 50+. Anexploration of Tai Chi principles of posture and movement,and foundational Tai Chi movements.Show & Tell, Fridays at 12:45 after FEAST Picnic InsideAll are invited to bring something to show, or bring a storyto tell. Thanks to Karen Evans (above right) for bringing heroutstanding chocolate-coconut-peanut-butter-cow-pie lastweek to share with friends and youth volunteers! Call 262-6288 to reserve meals or just show up!Karen Evans with her specialpie at Show & Tell July 16.We’re Hiring: Apply nowfor a September startAmericorps position: Agingin Place Coordinator (deadlineJuly 31).The position improvesquality of life for area olderadults by (1) participating indevelopment for the newlyestablished MSAC at Homeprogram, based on the“Village” models successfulin other communities aroundthe state and country (2)assisting MSAC’s thrivingFEAST Senior MealsProgram, and (3) assistingseniors in accessing technologythrough development ofMSAC’s new tech-devicelending library. You can find all the details and applicationinstructions at: http://bit.ly/36FBTzm. Please spread the wordabout this great position offering professional development, astipend, rental subsidy, and the chance to serve the communityin vital ways! Application deadline is July 31.MSAC’s Annual Survey Deadline Extended to July 30!If you’re an area older adult, your input matters to us andwill help us plan the next year’s services, programs and priorities!Please take ten minutes or less to fill out the AnnualSurvey, preferably online: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/1095/Annual-Survey, or by paper copy picked up atMSAC’s 58 Barre Street side door or requested by USPS oremail.All completed online or paper surveys must reach MSACby July 30, 2021.We’re open! Stay Informed about MSAC:To subscribe to our free weekly e-letter, email msac@montpelier-vt.org. Regularly updated announcements andevents are available at: https://www.montpelier-vt.org/1128/Special-Events . Click on links at left. Call our office withquestions at 223-2518!
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