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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1988
Page
5
A wrapup of upcoming agricultural related meetings and events in Frederick County and surrounding areas. Details cover local farms, extension programs, and community gatherings for farmers and residents interested in agriculture. Dates and venues listed where available.
The Thurmont Riding Club kicks off its season on May 8 at 9 a.m. on Roddy Road with many classes from halter to hunter and speed for youth and adults. Entry is $4 per class with paybacks up to $5 and ribbons to fourth. spectators welcome, free food and drinks, and trail rides offered.
Carroll museum opens to the public Saturday April 30 with picnic areas rose and herb gardens tours by costumed guides through a 19th century mansion crafts demonstrations and displays of rural life artifacts Weekend hours are noon to 5 pm Admission is 2 per person 1 50 for ages six to eighteen and seniors 80 and over Children under six free For more information call 848 7775 or 876-2667.
The National Arbor Day Foundation invites new members in April to receive 10 free Colorado Blue Spruce trees. A $10 membership fee funds the offer, sent to Ten Blue Spruces at 100 Arbor Ave Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410, by Saturday April 30.
Kelli Ann Pry of Burkittsville, a Brunswick High School senior, is named a United States National Award winner in agriculture by the United States Achievement Academy. She was nominated by Teresa Rice, horticulture teacher and future Farmers of America adviser. Pry will appear in the official yearbook. The sales drive by Catoctin High School horticulture and FFA offers bedding flowers and vegetables grown on site, including broccoli cabbage cucumbers tomatoes peppers and many decorative plants with hanging baskets also for sale.
Kerry Cavanaugh, 17, a Boonsboro resident, was crowned Washington County Farm Queen after four years of hands-on farm work at Burt Branch Farm. She plans to pursue college and a dual degree while aiming to own a nursery school.
Howard County 4-H volunteers were recognized for service with pins for one, three, five, ten, fifteen and twenty years. Names honored span three, five, ten and twenty year categories, with many individuals listed for each milestone. For more information on the program, call 992-2030.
George Miles of Buckeystown is Carroll Manor Grange Community Citizen for the year at the 44th anniversary. Thomas Denter of Calico Clovers 4-H Club and John Bell of Frederick FFA Chapter receive Unsung Hero honors. Pomona events set for April 28 banquet and April 30 meeting in New Market and New Midway. Next Grange meeting 7 30 p m Monday May 2 at the Grange. Tom Center receives 4 H award with Dan Braucher presenting.
A 10 minute resource tape for dairy audiences describes why dairymen are in the beef checkoff program and the benefits expected. It emphasizes voter awareness as producers decide this spring whether to continue the program.
The Ag Calendar lists farm group activities in Frederick area for 1988 with deadlines for submissions. Entries cover Grange meetings, fairs, shows, open dog trials, 4-H events, fashion revues, and Open Sheep Dog trials across April through June with locations in Walkersville, Jefferson, New Market, Howard County and Virginia venues.
The alfalfa weevil, the nation's top hay pest, damages alfalfa by feeding at seedling and regrowth stages, with life cycle details, spread since 1904, and control efforts including imported parasitic wasps begun in 1959. Entomologists urge pesticide use only after 50 percent tip feeding to reach economic thresholds.
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