Montgomery farmer Drew Stabler named Man of the Year
Drew Stabler of Montgomery County received the Maryland Grain Producers Association Man of the Year honor at the first Maryland Commodity Classic held July 22 at Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park. The event, sponsored by the Maryland Soybean Board, drew over 300 attendees who heard Dennis Avery of the Hudson Institute discuss global food issues and environmental impacts of farmland loss.
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Montgomery County
Drew Stabler
Maryland Grain Producers Association
Maryland
Queen Anne's County
4-H Park. Co
Stabler
Grain Producers Association
Maryland Cattlemen's Association
Maryland Soybean Board
Dennis Avery
Hudson Institute
Avery
United States
Maryland seeks proposals on manure waste use by Aug 31
Maryland Agriculture Secretary Wirts and Business and Economic Development Secretary Lewin urge individuals and bio science firms to submit proposals for alternative uses of animal manure and waste. Projects must be in Maryland with preference for Maryland agricultural entities and the University System of Maryland. Contact Ms. Carol Drum for details at the Baltimore address or phone.
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Maryland Agriculture
Henry A. Wirts
Business and Economic Development
Richard C. Mike Lewin
Maryland
Maryland Agricultural Entities
University System of Maryland
Carol Drum
Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development
E. Redwood St
Baltimore
Field days announced by University of Maryland RECs
Two University of Maryland RECs will host ag field days on the Eastern Shore. The Lower Eastern Shore REC on Aug 4 at Poplar Hill and Salisbury features wagon tours and a Y2K risk seminar, with a noon lunch and an Eastern Shore crab feast at 4 pm. The Wye REC hosts its 30th annual field day on Aug 19 at Queenstown with a container nursery dedication, wagon tours 8:30 to 11:30 am, and a barbecue lunch. Reservations and more information are available by calling the listed numbers.
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University of Maryland Research and Education Centers
Recs
Lower Eastern Shore
Poplar Hill
Salisbury
Wye
Queenstown
Salsbury
State Grange picnic set at Steppingstone Museum
The Maryland Grange will hold a picnic on Sunday August 4 at the Steppingstone Museum in Havre de Grace. Admission is free and guests should bring a main dish, vegetable or salad and dessert for the buffet. Paper products and beverages will be provided. For more information contact the Maryland State Grange at (301) 860 p4uZ.
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Maryland Grange
Steppingstone Museum
Havre de Grace
Maryland State Grange
Glade Valley Grange Plans August Picnic and Bulb Sale
The Glade Valley Grange will host a covered dish picnic at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday August 10 at the home of Bull and Barbara Crum. The group will provide beverages and place settings with a cookie contest also on the schedule. Members may order Breck's flower bulbs before August 31 with fall delivery. For picnic details call Barbara Crum at 301 898 9937. for the cookie contest information call Frances Cecil at 301 663 4963.
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Glade Valley Grange
Bull
Barbara Crum
Grange
Glade Valley Range
Breck
Barbara Crumat
Frances Cecil
Women’s Activities Committee
Maryland Nutrient Meeting Set at Agriculture Dept
The Maryland Nutrient Management Advisory Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Maryland Department of Agriculture at 50 Harry S Truman Parkway in Annapolis. The public meeting will discuss regulatory issues under the Water Quality Improvement Act of 1998. For more information, call 410-841-5863.
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Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Harry 'S Truman Parkway
Annapolis
Soil conservation meeting linked to Wye Field Day in Queenstown
The State Soil Conservation Committee schedules its 1 pm meeting on Thursday August 19 as part of the 30th annual Wye Research and Education Center Field Day in Queenstown. The public session will cover soil conservation and water quality policy development. For details contact Louise Lawrence at (440) 841-5863.
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State Soil Conservation Committee
Wye Research and Education Center
Queenstown
Louise Lawrence
Angus conference and tour planned for Amarillo
The 1999 National Angus Conference and tour run September 8 to 11 in Amarillo Texas with a two day tour September 8 9 and a conference September 10 11 The event theme Angus in the Millennium features speakers like Tom Field of Colorado State University The early registration is 40 per person and 60 for the tour with deadlines August 15 and August 26 for various steps Contact Linda Campbell at the American Angus Association for materials or registration.
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Amarillo
Texas
Texas Panhandle
West Texas
Tom Field
Colorado State University
Linda Campbell
American Angus Association
Maryland 4-H Center marks 10 years with Oct 9 reception
The Maryland 4-H Center celebrates a decade of service with a 1 p.m. reception on Saturday October 9 at 8020 Greenmead Drive College Park. Exhibits open at 1 p.m. and a program runs 1 15 to 2 15 p.m. A dessert reception follows. For more information call (301) 403 4248.
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Maryland
4-H Center
Greenmead Drive
College Park
NCGA Launches Corn in the Classroom Web Site
The National Corn Growers Association releases a web based curriculum named Corn in the Classroom. It uses corn industry examples to teach math science language arts social studies and arts. Nine units draw on a Minnesota farm family and include teacher guidance and adaptable hands on lessons for all ages.
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National Corn Grower's Association
NCGA
Minnesota
Watch for poisonous plants during drought in the county
The 1999 drought browned pastures and hay fields, risking tight hay supplies and increased access to poisonous weeds. Officials warn livestock and horse owners to manage pastures, mow weeds, provide hay and water, and watch for wilting or stressed grasses that can yield toxic prussic acid or nitrates. Signs of trouble require immediate veterinary care.
Equine winners named at Maryland 4-H Roundup
Equine competition results announced during the Maryland 4-H Horse Roundup show with 170 members and volunteers taking part. Junior champions include Edward Dawson Carroll County team demonstration Jacqui Williar Carroll County public speaking Andrea Kneer Frederick County individual demonstration and Matt Carman Carroll County team demonstration.
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Maryland
Edward Dawson
Carroll County
Jacqui Williar
Andrea Kneer
Frederick County
Matt Carman
Maryland 4-H Horse Roundup Senior Winners Named
Champions in the senior division of the Maryland 4-H Horse Roundup include Paige Khuen of Frederick County in public speaking Tara Flynn of Montgomery County in individual demonstration and Rebecca Sparenburg with Chrisay Featherer of Howard County in team demonstration. Senior winners will represent Maryland at the 4-H National Horse Event in Louisville Kentucky on Saturday November 6.
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Maryland
Paige Khuen
Frederick County
Tara Flynn
Montgomery County
Rebecca Sparenburg
Chrisay Featherer
Howard County
Louisville
Lime use and benefits in soil management
Acid soils limit nutrient availability making lime management important. Lime acts as a soil conditioner supplying calcium and magnesium, reducing metal toxicity, and improving structure and moisture. Types include ground limestone, dolomitic limestone, burnt lime, and hydrated lime, with soil testing guiding application. Contact Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts for details.
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Frederick County
United States
Agriculture Calendar for August events listed
The August calendar lists multiple Maryland agriculture events from August 1 to September 6. Activities include meetings by conservation districts, granges, field days at research centers, county fairs, riding club shows, nutri ent management committee meeting, and the Maryland State Fair. Notable items: National Association of Conservation Districts Northeastern Regional Meeting in Baltimore. Montgomery County Agricultural Fair. Maryland State Fair at Timonium. Battle of the Beast Rodeo in Johnsville. 4-H Clover Day Camp in Westminster.
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National Association of Conservation Districts
Orani Inner Harbor
Baltimore
Carroll Manor
Grange Hall
Adamstown
State Soil Conservation Committee
Wye Research and Education Center
Queenstown
J Bar W Ranch
Johnsville
Thurmont
Roddy Road
Thur Mont
Frederick County
Edgar and David Hawker
Hawker Road
Frederick
Maryland
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