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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1996
Page
5
Regional ag notes announce the North Fork Schooling Show Series starting Sunday May 19 at the North Fork School of Equitation Jefferson with shows on June 23 August 4 and October 13. Ribbons awarded through sixth place plus champion and reserve in each division and contact number 84 9744 for details.
The Maryland Farm Bureau Young Farmers host a farm queen appreciation event on Sunday June 9 at Harry Grove Stadium Frederick. A picnic starts 12:30 p.m. followed by a baseball game Frederick Keys versus Salem at 2 p.m. Cost 20 dollars per person seating limited. Reservations contact John Butler at Maryland Farm Bureau 930 Liberty Road Randallstown 21133 410 922 3426.
The Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will gather for a 9 a.m. meeting on Thursday April 25 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
A worker protection standards train the trainer course will run 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesday April 0 in the conference room at 6200 Sheridan Street Riverdale hosted by the Prince Georges County Extension Service. Pre register by Tuesday April 23 by calling 405 3940. The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival comes May 4 and 5 at Howard County Fairgrounds West Friendship with 40 000 visitors expected. Admission and parking are free. Demonstrations include shearing spinning over 200 vendors and sheep dog displays. The grounds operate 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Dogs are not allowed. For more information call 410 531 3647.
The 71st Agriculture Day at the University of Maryland College Park will run Saturday April 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the animal science and ag engineering complex. Parking and admission are free and the event ranks among the nation’s oldest collegiate agriculture showcases.
4 H camp announces slots at regional centers for youths ages 9 to 18. Camp fees set at $9 per camper with additional accommodations available by request.
Courtney Walker Brad Schreiber Nathan Fee Andrew Carson and Terry Jacobs won the county FFA mechanics contest. Judges included Elwood Barley, Barry Burch, Pa Leatherman and John Sewell.
Terry Poole outlines nitrogen strategies for grass pastures and hay fields with late February to April applications. He notes higher yields, greener growth, and quicker recovery from mowing, advising different rates based on clover content and soil testing when possible. He also covers timing for broadleaf weed control using 2 4 D, Banvel, Crossbow, Stinger, and Ally, plus cautions on grazing restrictions and drift, and recommends consulting the Extension Service for herbicide selection.
The schedule lists meetings and gatherings across Frederick County including the Women’s Spring Luncheon at New Midway on April 16, the Catoctin Soil Conservation Board meeting at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick at 10 a.m. on April 16, and the Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association meeting at Westminster’s Carroll County Agriculture Center on April 20. Also noted are the Frederick County 4H Annual Dinner, 4H Camp and Activities Center events in Jefferson on April 20, All-Star Semi-Annual Conference at Montgomery County Fairgrounds on April 21, Grange 50th Anniversary in Thurmont on April 2, and the Draft Horse and Mule Clinic at Carroll County Agricultural Center on April 22 with the Frederick County 44 Camp and Activities Center Annual Banquet in Jefferson at 6 p.m.
A local conservation message stresses shared responsibility for water quality. Farmers and landowners must prevent runoff, improve practices, and seek assistance from the Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts. The poster contest deadline is April 24.
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