Sheep Shearing Skills Draw Maryland Youths to Fairgrounds
A Maryland notice calls for young men to learn sheep shearing as more than 25,000 sheep await work statewide. At the Howard County Fairgrounds, 12 aspiring shearers trained under University of Maryland sponsorship with professional instructors, detailing a multi-step, time varied process and the seasonal value of wool.
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Jane Nilson
Maryland
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship
University of Maryland
Appisiel
Iviue Simiens
Jack Matthews
Timonium
Mark Yoder
Beltsville
Mark
Students learn sheep shearing at Howard County school
The April 1966 report notes instructor Matthews observing students in a Howard County program. Most students plan to shear at home and pursue the trade on a commercial basis if interest grows. The field offers wide opportunities but currently lacks widespread enthusiasm.
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Howard County
Matthews
Four Maryland 4H dairy youths seek European trip funds
Four central Maryland 4H Dairy Cattle Judging Team members Dennis Trout Libertytown Barbara Whipp Michael Stiles Rockville and Ross Peddicord Ellicott City, national champions, seek 5000 to 6000 dollars for a three week Northern Europe educational tour after cancellation of the International Contest in England. Dublin to Scotland Denmark Sweden Holland England Wales Channel Islands visits planned with dairy breed homes and major shows. Fund drive led by Lester Dudrow Frank Stiles and Mrs Janet Nicholson with help from dairy leaders across Frederick Howard and Montgomery Counties.
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Maryland
Europe
Dennis Trout
Libertytown
Barbara Whipp
Michael Stiles
Rockville
Ross Peddicord
Elicott City
United States
England
Frederick
Howard
Montgomery
Scotland
Denmark
Sweden
Holland
Wales
Channel Islands
Jersey
Guernsey
Lester Dudrow
Lime Kiln
Frederick County
Frank Stiles
Airy
Howard County
Janice Nicholson
Montgomery County
Soybeans Planted In Lieu Of Corn Under 1966 Program
National farm guides clarify that soybeans may be planted on feed grain permitted acreage in place of or in addition to corn. If harvested, soybeans earn price support at the corn rate for the farm, but cannot be harvested on acreage diverted to conserving uses. Call Frederick ASCS for clarification on questions.
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National Farm
Larry L. Howard
Frederick
Frederick Ascs Office
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