Farm Bureau president predicts bigger, more efficient farms
American Farm Bureau Federation president Robert Delano urged a Jefferson County Farm Bureau and Chamber of Commerce audience that trends favor larger commercial family farms and greater efficiency. He cited shifts to sunflowers, drip irrigation, plastic planting, and reduced reliance on federal programs as farmers seek new markets and energy-linked opportunities for agriculture.
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Robert Delano
American Farm Bureau Federation
Jefferson County Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Charles Town
W.va
Delanoiso
King
U.S
Delano
Pin and plaque mark 60-year Jefferson grower event
Franklin McQuilkie of Jefferson released a pin and sad plaque at a July 28 dinner. Delano spoke on aquaculture and land farming, predicting rising U S farm exports and tech gains. He warned of government interference and tax obstacles to succession for young farmers.
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Franklin McQuilkie
The
Jefferson
Delano
U.S
Delane
Shenandoah Wake-Robin plant found in Maryland mountains
Botanists from the University of Maryland and James Madison University report a new flowering plant variety the Shenandoah Wake-Robin of the Trillium genus. Found along the Virginia West Virginia border, fewer than 1,000 individuals exist, and experts may seek Endangered Species Act protection.
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University of Maryland
James Madison Universty
Virginia
Middle Atlantic States
Maryland
James L. Reveal
Norlyn L. Bodkin
Brittonia
Virginia-West Virginia
Dr. Reveal
University of Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Reveal
Coastal Plains
Department of Natural Resources
Forestry and Parks Division
University
Department of Botany
University awards grant for energy research
Four University of Maryland researchers win a two year grant to study vegetable oils as an alternative fuel. They will examine oil crops, engine tests, economic feasibility, and by products for feed. The grant, $125187, is from the US Department of Agriculture amid a shift toward diesel powered farming.
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University of Maryland
Larry E. Stewart
University
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Agricultural Experiment Station
oDr
Farfare
William Wiebold
Department of Agronomy
William Lessley
Department of Agricultural and Resource Economies
Jerry V. DeBarbie
Department of Animal Science
Stewart
Department of Agriculture
Ginseng Digging Season Probed by Maryland Aide
William Gimpel of the Maryland Department of Agriculture warns of investigations into illegal ginseng digging. The season runs Aug 20 to Dec 1. Violations carry fines up to 500 dollars and up to six months in jail. Legal digging requires a permit from the Plant Protection Section, College Park 20742, contact 201-454-346.
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William Gimpel
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Gimpel
College Park
Eal
Emmitsburg Plans Meeting for Cooperative Members
Emmitsburg hosts Southern States Cooperative annual membership meeting for Emmitsburg Feed and Farm Supply on Tuesday August 11 at Bumps Dam VFW. Eugene H Bostwick will chair with Noonan reporting on operations and a 12minute slide tape on political activity. Tickets cost 1 and are available in advance.
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Farm Home Advisory Committee
Southern States Cooperative
Emmitsburg Feed
Bumps Dam
Vfw
P.m
Eugene H. Bostwick
Fairfield
Thomas D. Noonan
Baltimore
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Coop
Mike Sullivan
Charles Fisher
John A. Wivell
Emmitsburg
James Follin
Rocky Ridge
Farm Home Advisory
Catoctin District to Hold Annual Conservation Meet
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District Board reminds cooperators of the annual conservation meeting. Reservations must be made at the District office by Tuesday afternoon August 4. The gathering is at Jefferson Community Center on Thursday August 6 starting at 6:45 p.m. Call 663 9111 to reserve.
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Frederick
Sterne Ola Ie Ender
Clifford Ender
Coppermine Road
Bebe
Pennsylvania
Diane Flickinger
Carroll County
Catoctin
Board of Supervisors of the
Jeferson Community Center
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Frederick County
Panda
Jefferson County
Princes Pata
Robert B. Delano
Maryland Farm Bureau
Leon B. Enfield
Virginia State
Fred G. Butler
Eleanor Free
Joseph C. Free
Robert C. Hammond
Veterinary Science Department
Hammond
County Extension
Botany Department
State Chemist
University of Maryland In
Guernsey
Pomona Grange
Pomona
Staley Park
Prederick
Sarah L. Remsberg
Middletown Valley
Frank B. Darcey Jr
Mrs Sullivan
Tibbons
Eugene Bostwick
Taal
Eugene Daler
Fairield
Paul B. Ganley
Farm Editee
Minneapolis
Ferguson
Haybines
Hesston
Mathews
Hay Toots & Parent
Sperry
New Holland Ceresville
Liberty Road
Phowe
New Holland
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