Agriculture meetings and events wrapup in Frederick County
A wrapup lists upcoming agricultural meetings and events across Frederick County and neighboring areas. It highlights planning sessions, farm tours, forestry and soil conservation discussions, and related civic gatherings for farmers, agribusinesses, and residents interested in local agriculture.
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Frederick County
Frederick County 4 H Camp marks 10th anniversary
The Frederick County 4 H Camp and Activities Center celebrates a decade with an annual meeting featuring David Simpson of the American Institute of Cooperatives. The April 30 event at Basford Road center begins at 6:30 p.m. with a social and 7 p.m. dinner, $7 adults $3.50 under 12. Reservations by April 23 to Cindy Keller, Dr. Paul Shaffer, or Grace Winpigler. A short business meeting will include officer elections. The dinner meeting is open to all interested persons.
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Frederick County
David Simpson
American Institute of Cooperatives
Basford Road
Frederick
Cindy Keller
Paul Shaffer
Grace Winpigler
Grange Offers Scholarships For Maryland Agriculture
The Maryland State Grange announces five scholarships for agriculture majors. Three 300 scholarships target community college programs in Maryland. Two 500 Holter Scholarships go to University of Maryland agriculture students or the two year program at the Institute of Applied Agriculture. Contact Rodman Myers, Paul Stull, Roy Walls, Ken Wisner, or Dave Miller for details.
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Maryland State Grange
Maryland
Edward F. Holter
University of Maryland
University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture
Rodman Myers
Paul Stull
Roy Walls
Ken Wisner
Dave Miller
Preservation foundation to meet in Annapolis April 26
The board of trustees of the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation will meet at 9 30 a.m. Tuesday April 26 in the first floor conference room at the Maryland Department of Agriculture west of Parole via Riva Road at 50 Harry Tramar Parkway in Broad Creek Government Park Annapolis.
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The
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation
Maryland Department of Agriculture
West of Parole
Riva Road
Harry §. Tramar Parkway
Broad Creek Government Park
Annapolis
Grange Barn Dance Planned by Frederick County Grange
The Frederick County Pomona Grange youth barn dance will be held Saturday May 21 at the Tom and Faye Reese farm on Clemsonville Road Union Bridge. Prizes include 100 for first 75 for second and 50 for third.
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Frederick County
Pomona Grange
Tom and Faye Reese
Clemsonville Road
Union Bridge
Thurmont Grange
Thurmont
John Hart
Betty Dorn
Maryland
Steve Royer
Julianim Brauer
Connie
Jim Roderick
Maryland Grange
Jim Meunier
National Grange
Emmitsburg
Catoctin High School
Grange Hall
Veterinary board exam date announced for May 26 in Annapolis
The Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will administer the state board examination at 9 a.m. on May 26 at 50 Harry S Truman Parkway in Annapolis. Completed applications and the $75 registration fee must be received by April 26.
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Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Harry S Truman Parkway
Annapolis
Holstein Breeders Split Over Grading Up Plan At Convention
Maryland Holstein breeders vote against opening the herd registry to grades Holsteins during the February state convention. A national synopsis suggests two thirds favor grading up to boost registered animal numbers. National official cites economic reasons and hopes to keep more people in the dairy business while preserving the closed herd book.
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Maryland
Pennsylvania
Tom Dunn Jr
National Holstein Association
The
Dunn
Holstein Association
Frederick
Ronnie Holter
Middletown
Charles Fisher Jr
David
Patrick Allen
Jefferson
Joe Wachter
Walkersville
Scott Hood
Dave
Brenda Gaither
Mount Airy
Donald Wilcom
Tramsville
Hills-Hops Farm
Emmitsburg
Carol Kahler
Keymar
C. Claytor Smith
Montgomery
Stewart Walker
Catoctin SCD seeks board supervisor candidate
Nominations are invited for a Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee appointment to the Catoctin Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors to fill Henry D. Lakin Jr. term expiring July 29, 1993. Deadline May 24. district resident with land use and conservation knowledge.
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Catoctin
Board of Supervisors
Montevue Lane
Frederick
Soil Conservation District Office
Baltimore National Pike
Small grain silage guides for dairy rations and balage
Small grain forage varies in quality by maturity stage and crop type. Rye and triticale rye require boot stage cutting for best quality, while barley and oats favor early dough. Balage via round balers and plastic tubes can boost storage, with cost and equipment needs outlined.
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Caw
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Frederick Montgomery Holstein
Becky Brashear
Montgomery Holstein Association
Wayne Savage
Boyds
Douglas King
Curtis Day
Damascus
Montgomery County Holstein Association
Chip Savage
Kelli Savage
Melvin Savage
Matthew Day
Amy Savage
Donna Johnson
Stewy Susan Gosling
Holstein Breeders Association
Jack Kabler
Bill Fink
Dave Gaither
Donald Wilcam
Sjamsville
David Hill
William Allen
Susan Gesling
Summers
News-Post
New Midway
Mr. Dum
Montgomery County
Greg Fuertes
Catoctin Scd
Eikuboth
Earth
Middlebrook Rd
Germantown
Kenneth Wisner
Eaton
Nvister
Wheel Horse Lawson Motor Sales, Inc
Main St
New Market