Bees and Beekeeping Facts Presented by Dr Caron
About 75 enthusiasts heard Dr D M Caron explain colony roles with a queen laying up to 2000 eggs daily and living seasons, workers as the active labor force, drones mating, and common myths about stinging and fruit destruction. The talk covered hive management, queen introduction, winter care, diseases like AFB and EFB with control methods, and typical hive pests, plus contact for starting beekeeping with Kenneth Shiffidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caron
Angus Women Offer Scholarship At Maryland Club
The Maryland Angus Women's Club offers a $300 Bernice Morrow Scholarship for 4H and FFA members with Angus projects. Applicants must obtain an application via their extension agent or Mrs. William Saffell, Jarrettsville, MD. Entries due May 15. Judging weighs Angus experience, 4H or FFA, records, and school activities. The American Angus Auxiliary offers three national awards for further education.
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Maryland Angus
Bernice Morrow
FFA
William Saffell
Jarrettsville
Angus
Maryland
American Argus Auxiliary
Plant Study Contest Aims to Find Erosion Ctrl Plants
The U S Soil Conservation Service begins a water site plant contest at the Big Flats Plant Materials Center to identify native aquatic species that reduce erosion and silt, feed wildlife, and endure drought flood and ice. Winners will be propagated for growers and landowners use.
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U.S. Soil Conservation
GCS
A. C. Addison
SCS
New York
Syracuse
Addison
Big Flats
Maryland Beekeepers Plan Spring Meeting at Key Hotel
The Maryland State Beekeepers Association and University of Maryland extension sponsor a Spring Beekeepers Meeting on April 29 at the Francis Scott Key Hotel in Frederick. The event features talks by Dr. Glenn Stadelbacher and Dave Knox, a bee clinic, a film on the honey bee, an orchard tour, and a bee craft session weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey M. Caron
University of Maryland
Frederick Fairgrounds
Caron
Nancy Morris
Maryland State Beekeepers Association
Francis Scott Key
Frederick
Extension Cooperative Service
Richard Hammond
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce Inc
Kenneth Shiffler
Glenn Stadelbacher
Department of Horticulture
Maryland State Board of Agriculture
College Park
Home Pollution A Warning From Fire Agency
The National Fire Protection Association warns that household clutter equals pollution of air and water. Attics basements and garages store broken furniture lamps mattresses clothing and other unused items that threaten safety and cleanliness.
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National Fire Protection Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy
Morris
D. M. Caron
Coleoptera
Kenneth Shiffidt
Winchester Hall
Harford County
Baltimore
John W. Stump
Emmerton Road
Abingdon
Swift Dealer
FORD
Tay States
Unico
Eslow
Egreen Roof & Metal
Balcoa
MT Airy
Southern States
Valley Co-Op
Middletown
Woodsboro
Your Southern States Cooperative Agency
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