Carroll County Agri-fest to aid third graders learning
The Carroll County Farm Bureau will host third graders from Winfield William Winchester Elmer Wolfe and Spring Garden elementary schools at the second Agri-fest on Thursday April 21 at the county agriculture center in Westminster. Ten stations will cover poultry dairy fruit and vegetables beef sheep swine grain machinery horticulture nursery and trees and a miscellaneous area. Station presenters will explain the commodity and its economic importance to Carroll County.
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Carroll County Farm Bureau
Winfield
William Winchester
Elmer Wolfe
Spring Garden
County Agriculture Center
Westminster
Carroll County
Festival speaker Donald McCaig at Maryland Sheep and Wool
The Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival will host author Donald McCaig at 8 p.m. Saturday May 7 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. The event is free with over 40 000 attendees expected, featuring shearing and sheep dog demonstrations, lamb tastings, 300 vendors and free seminars. Copies of his latest book will be for sale and autographs offered. For more information call 410 531 3647.
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Donald McCaig
Nop
Maryland
Howard County Fairgrounds
Thurmont Emmitsburg Show Plans For 38th Year At Catoctin High
The Thurmont and Emmitsburg Community Show Committee announced the 38th annual show set for Sept 9 to 11 at Catoctin High School. Officers for the year are Rodman Myers president Robert Valentine vice president and Robert Beavan secretary. Activities include a flag ceremony cake sale pet show beef sheep and swine shows turkey and ham supper dairy goat show sheep shearing wool spinning pig races log sawing and barn yard bingo. The band Catoctin plays Saturday and Sunday and livestock sale is Saturday night. Premiums remain unchanged.
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Thurmont and
Emmitsburg
Catoctin High School
Rodman Myers
Robert Valentine
Robert Beavan
David Harman
Jean Myers
Denise Valentine
Eugene Bollinger
Brian Glass
Roger Troxell
Helen Troxell
Robert Wiles
Charles
Florence Brauer
Catoctin
Carroll County Earns National Farm City Award
The National Farm-City Council named Carroll County a standout example of educational commitment. The award was presented at the Carroll County Agribusiness Club meeting, highlighting year round promotion of agriculture by the club, Farm Bureau, and Cooperative Extension Service including National Farm-City Week activities. Call Milt Nelson at 405-4596 for details.
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National Farm-City Council
Carroll County
Carroll County Agribusiness Club
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Cooperative Extension Service
Agriculture Center
Milt Nelson
Four Howard County Fair scholarships aid 4-H and FFA members
The Howard County Fair Association offers four $1,000 scholarships for current or former 4-H and FFA members pursuing college in agriculture home economics or related fields. Call Jo Anne Hill at 416-442-2073 J G Warfield at 410-442-5505 or Marjie Eyler at 301-829-1449 for guidelines and applications.
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Howard County Fair Association
FFA
Jo Anne Hill
J.G. Warfield
Marjie Eyler
Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association Meeting Agenda
Agriculture calendar lists April 19 meetings in Westminster for Hampshire sheep, plus Ballenger Grange and farm bureau events. Other items include April 19 to 22 Ayrshire convention in Portland Maine, and dates for 4-H, dairy princess contests, shows, and the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival through May.
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Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association
Carroll County
Westminster
Ballenger Grange
Community Hall
Frederick County Fair Bureau
New Midway Fire Hall
Frederick County Farm Bureau Board
Betty's
Portland
Maine
Frederick County
Frederick Fairgrounds
Howard County
West Friendship
Maryland
Walkersville
Jefferson
University of Maryland College of Agriculture
ASCS
Pomona Grange
Charlesville
Howard County Fairgrounds
Carroll County Agriculture Center
National Day Promotion and Research Board
Washington
Holstein Leaders Elected at Frederick County Meeting
Mike Allen of Jefferson elected president of the Frederick County Holstein Association at the 72nd annual gathering. Pat Beachy of Keymar and Lynn Ausherman of Thurmont named secretary and treasurer respectively. Directors chosen include James Keilholtz, James Stup, Dave Doody, Wilson Stevens, Cindy Keller, and Robert Lenhart. High herd awards went to Taylor-Made Farm and Doody family for herds by cow count. Distinguished junior members Holly Burall and Dee Guyton honored.
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Jefferson
Mike Allen
Frederick County Holstein Association
Pat Beachy
Keymar
Lynn Ausherman
Thurmont
James Keilholtz
James Stup
Dave Doody
Wilson Stevens
Cindy Keller
Robert Lenhart
Taylor-Made Farm
David and
Carole Doody
Watering for Peak Milk: Clean Troughs Boost Dairy Output
Dairy producers face multiple factors in falling peak milk, but water supply and quality often get overlooked. Cows need about five pounds of water per pound of milk, total daily around 36 gallons for 60 pounds of milk, with 32 gallons extra beyond what feed provides. Clean, accessible troughs and regular disinfection prevent algae and spoiled water, supporting consistent production and cow health.
Frederick County Farm Bureau Spring Dinner Meeting attendees
Participants pictured at the Frederick County Farm Bureau Spring Dinner include Jesse Burall, president. Betty and John Thompson, program presenters. in back, Walter Gordon, program chairman. Ron Diamond, Safemark director. and Joe Diamond, state Farm Bureau field director.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Jesse Burall
County Farm Bureau
Betty
John Thompson
Walter Gordon
Ron Diamond
Safemark
Joe Diamond
State Farm Bureau
Pasture Rotation: A Feasible Path for Small Farms
Pasture rotation, long known though not widely adopted, uses pre planned paddocks to graze and rotate livestock. It reduces grain feed costs, asks for seed water and electric fencing, and suits small operators. Local soil conservation district office offers guidance and a board meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 19 at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 230 Frederick.
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Maryland
Catoctin and Frederick
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Meyer Station
Carroll Manor
Grange Hall
American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists
Holiday Inn College Park
Jefferson Community Center
Holstein
Susan G. Summers
News-Post Agriculture
K. Scott Hood
Middletown
Donald L. Wilcom
Tamsville
Doody’s
O. Clayton Smith
Smith-Mead Farm
Frederick
Holly Burall
New Windsor
Dee Guyton
Frederick Fair
Erin Burall
Andrea Hood
Left
Susan G Summers
Danny Wilcom
Sjamsville
Scott Hood
Gaylene Smith
Stan Fultz
Extension Dairy Agent
Dairy Spotlight
Stan Fultz Extension Dairy Agent
Frederick/iCatoctin Soil Conservation District
NTA
Copenhagen
Carroll County Agricultural Center
Westminster Motors
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