Immigration amendments eyed to aid apple pickers in East Coast
Two immigration amendments in Congress could help Maryland and other eastern growers by expanding labor certificates for alien migrant fruit pickers. The International Apple Institute cites the need to harvest ripening apples on time to preserve color and flavor amid labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Lily Yau Lim-chun
University of Missouri
Washington
Aldan Weinberg
News-Post
Whey Leeda
Congress
Maryland
International Apple Institute
IAI
An Tai
San ES c
James Eastland
D-Miss
Fred Burrows
Secretary of Labor
United States
Burrows
IAS
Department of Labor
Virginia
Labor Department
Farm Labor Executive Committee
Mexico
Puerto Rico
U.S
Water Pollution Debate Spurs Farm Tour in Montgomery County
A Montgomery County tour by the Montgomery Soil Conservation District showcased four dairy farms near Damascus using varied waste management systems. Farmers argue fertilizer savings and environmental benefits justify on farm practices while cautioning against costly legislation. For more information contact the district office in Rockville.
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Tioning
MSCD
Montgomery County
Maryland
Damascus
Chester, Leistear, Stewart Or Dabarean
Robert Water
Bootrt
Montgomery
Montgomery Soil Conservation District
Rockville
Pomona Grange Women Plan Health Projects and Sewing Contests
The Pomona Grange Women’s Activities Committee outlines plans for the year including the National Health project and the national Grange fund for the deaf. Local sewing contests run through April 30 with entries from Grangers and non Grangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomona Grange
Bruce Crum
Grange
Roy Cline
Braddock
Charles King
Ballenger
Frances Gregory
Emmitsburg
Eugene Mills
Carroll Manor
Harold Hoderuck
Glade Valley
Ralph Martz
Jefferson
Henry Bosie
Singanore
Richard Bidle
Middletown
Ralph Fisher
Midway
Nora King
New Market
Theo. AiteLica Ieigiei
Dain
Larry Bohn
Tuscarora
National Health Project
National Grange Fund For the Deaf
Medico Care Program
Pomona
Walkersville
Leitersburg
Washington County
4-H Pet Show Highlights County Winners and Judges
The Frederick County 4-H pet show featured adult chair Pat Markin and Patsy Barrier guiding 4-Hers in pet care contests. Judges John Connor and Leslie Keeney evaluated care and fun across dogs, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and other pets with numerous blue ribbons awarded to 4-H members from Point of Rocks, Unionville, Green Valley, and nearby communities.
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Frederick County
Pat Markin
Point of Rocks
Patsy Barrier
Unionville
Markin
Patsy
John Connor
Frederick County Humane Society
Leslie Keeney
Becky Long
Lewistown
Melanie Markin
Debbie Winn
Petersville
Martha Bowers
Mt. Pleasant
Sherrie Lynn Cader
Lori Knotts
Green Valley
Pam Holt
Hocks
Donna Mitchell
Point of
Tina Schiff Thurmont
Laurinda Adams
Michael Showalter
Martha Markin
Natalie Hilmas
Taurus Estates
Emima Parks
Lisa Ann Horman
Lisa Brakebill
Amanda Ward
Lesslie Roan
Heidi Stalsen
Pam Esworthy
St. Bernard
Lesslie Bean
Honorable Manting
Lisa Horman
Mike Showalter
Christi Main
Nancy Pettit
Patricia Thompson
Heidi Stalson
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By Lily Yau Lim-Chen
California
U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service
Glade Pacers
Roger Sears
Dean Bowers
Mike Boone
Nicky Sears
Nevin Hildebrand
Bruce Powell
Donnie Trimmer
Russell Boone
Tony Sears
Nick Sears
Bill Stup
Denny
Daryl Ramsburg
Denny Ramsburg
The
National Automobile Club
Pomona Grange Women’s Activities Committee
Front Row
Francis Gregory
Bruce E. Crum
Back
Harry Swomly
Emmitaburg
Herbert Snyder
Harold Roderuck
Clyde Crum
Jefferson 4-H Club
Marilyn
Ann Heffner
Cheryl Beachley
Fnhoning
Karen
Lisa Lakin
Donna Pearl
Linda
Cinda Wickham
Michelle Bartlett
Kathleen Allen
Angie Zecher
Marilyn Heffner
Chawnna Stockman
Jefferson Community Center
Cinda Wickball
Mousa Remaburg
Heffner
Keryl
Lynn Beachley
Tammy Blank
Erry
New Holland
Hare
Bates
Ceresville Motor, Inc
George R. Debnam
Worton
Morton
Morton Buildings
Bullegs
Gettysburg
Penna
Pate Ders Mozentey
Paul L. Droneburg
Ata
Eers Ee Caren Loreto RY Ltd
Otate Peeesas
H.C. Summers & Co
Farmers Supply Co
Thurmont Coop
Thurnttont
Klein
David
Airy
Bogle
Anderson
Stabler
Drew
Brookeville
Willard
D. J
Poolesville
Brendel. Farms
Woodbine
Keafer
Truman
Keymar
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