Rural Development Leader Appointed for Maryland Extension
Jerome Joseph Gerry Klemen named state Rural Development Leader coordinating Extension Service rural outreach across counties and statewide programs. He holds a PhD from North Carolina State and has roles at Marsland and the Adult Learning Resource Center. Married with three children, he is listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyiscrsis
North Carolina
Fis
Coun Agiulrural Agente
Desas
Coung
Marsland
Kentuch
North Carolina State
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Mement
Rules for a Safe Babysitting Arrangement
A guidance list from Mrs. Nantz of the University of Maryland urges clear parental instructions and a safety plan. Include names, addresses, and emergency contacts, plus a sitter briefing on feeding, bedtime, fire escape routes, and house rules.
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Lvelsn
Nantz
Marek's disease vaccine approved for poultry use
The US Department of Agriculture licenses three manufacturers to produce Marek's disease vaccine for chickens. Authorized by state veterinarian for sale and use in Marsland, the vaccine may be distributed across state lines. The approval covers vaccination of chicks and interstate shipment under license and regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Department of Agriculture
SDA
Marsland
Grange Sewing Contest Slated for 14th Year
Mrs. Alta Peck, director of Women's Activities for the National Grange, announced the annual sewing contest has grown into one of the nation’s largest. About 50,000 entries are expected from members and nonmembers. The deadline is April 30. Entries are classified as Class A for 18 and older sewing for self or same age, Class B for 13 to 17, and Class C for adults sewing for someone under 18. Prizes are awarded locally, statewide, and nationally, with the Grand Award winner receiving a seven day Nassau cruise for two.
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Alta &. Peck
National Grange
The
Grange
Peck
Nassau
Vaccination Rules for Birds Under USDA Watch
States have used the vaccine within their borders but interstate use was previously unlawful. This year USDA regulations will closely monitor the vaccine to gauge its effectiveness for protecting large commercial flocks.
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USDA
Rural Development Drive Unites 28 Maryland Groups
Maryland launches a coordinated rural development push with 28 state federal and private partners forming the Maryland Rural Affairs Council. The initiative aims to balance social and economic growth by leveraging local leadership and resources across the state through University of Maryland Extension programs and a new Rural Development Council. Dr Henry Ahlgren warns rural America remains underprivileged but rich in resources and potential, underscoring the need for local involvement to sustain balanced national growth.
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Maryland
Maryland Rural Affairs Council
Extension Administration
Henry Ahlgren
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Ahlgren
America
Ellington Named To National Pesticides Training Group
Dr Charles P Ellington director of the State Board of Agriculture Programs has been named to the national Tash Group on Training Objectives and Standards for the use of restricted pesticides. The group will develop national training standards for those responsible for use sale and distribution of restricted pesticides. Ellington notes pesticides protect health and the environment but require well trained personnel and cites Maryland's new pesticide applicators law requiring exams and licensing.
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Charles P. Ellington
State Board of Agriculture
SBA
Clington
Maryland
Mare Needs Extra Care Before Foaling Time
Thousands of foals will be born in Maryland in coming months. Dr. Robert C. Hammond advises owners to keep mares fit with daily exercise and balanced feeding to avoid foaling difficulties and ensure milk for the foal. Proper worm control and mineral balance are also key for a healthy birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Robert C. Hammond
University of Maryland
Rural Manpower Conference Set for College Park Maryland
A Maryland Rural Manpower Conference on May 3 at the University of Maryland College Park campus will discuss new and pending labor legislation at state and federal levels. Organized by the Cooperative Extension Service with support from agriculture economics faculty led by Dr. Ray A. Murray Dr. Sidney Ishee and Dr. A Stewart Holmes. The one day event sits in the Center of Adult Education on the western edge of campus. For more information contact Dr. Murray at 301 454 3807.
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Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park
University
Cooperative Extension Service
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics
College of Agriculture
Ray A. Murray
Sidney Ishee
A. Stewart Holmes
Murray
Electrical equipment growth marks 1970 for LS agriculture
Farm Electrification Council says in 1970 more new electrical equipment reached LS agriculture than in any single year. Highlights include an electric lawn and garden tractor an electric soybean roaster shelled corn drying systems solid state controlled poultry breeders a line of special motors and more.
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LS Agriculture
Farm Electrification Council
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John Henry Smith
Frederick Walkersville
Cedric I. Count
Ralph Whitmore
Smith
Jerome Joseph Klemcat
al Wass
Timothy W. Beall
Germantown
Counts
Maryland Electrification Council
Damascus High School
Beall
North Wanite
Future Farmers of America
James W. Carmack
Walkersville
Frederick County
Carmack
Eric Ruby
Hanover
Amerunde County
Glen Burnie Senior High School
Edward F. Gaver
C.P. Ellington
Willard Chemical CO. Inc
Frederick, Md
Ken Mathias de Willard
And
Baker’s
Baker's
Jack Krantz, Inc
Frederick
Miller Chemical CO
Southern States Coop
Mt. Airy
Woodsboro
Agway, Inc
JE. Boxer Co
York, Pa
Frederick News- Post
Peage A
the Nems
Farm News
James Carmack
Madison
Wisconsin
Route 1
James
Carolee
Rebecca L
James Rouge
Farm Bureau
Ft Rete
Unico No
White House
Prc
Alcoa
Oual Ce
Sag Prep
Unico
le Tahany
Frie
Unite No
Unica No
Unica
Yeur
Bankamericaro
Southern States
Co-Op
MT Airy Co-Op
Airy
Southern States Valley Co-Op
Odletown
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