French farmer blends coops and farms for profit abroad
Marcel Denieul, a French agrarian, living with the Beard family near New Market, joins the World Experience Abroad program. He notes French farming favors small farms and cooperative machinery, with two main paths to profit: buy a neighbor’s farm or form farmer coalitions. He describes long meals, family labor patterns, and exchanges of techniques between France and Frederick County farms. His stay may end early due to a message from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Marcel Denieul
France
Denieul
Glenn Beard Ard
New Market
Future Farmers of America, Lingenore
FFA
Yousz
Penieul
Ion
Iowa
Desiein
Deien
Amers
Derien
Beard
America
Glenn
J D Shanks elected to Polled Hereford board
J D Shanks 16 year old son of Dr and Mrs Jack D Shanks of Damascus was elected to the board of directors of the National Junior Polled Hereford Council during the Fourth National Junior Polled Hereford Heifer Show in Oklahoma City July 11 15. He represents Delaware Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Virginia West Virginia and will be a Damascus High School junior. He has been active in 4 H and FFA winning many awards and has shown Polled Herefords for years. He is vice president of the Maryland Junior Polled Hereford Assn. The council links 32 state junior associations with about 7500 members to foster youth activities and leadership while promoting Polled Herefords and beef quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. Shanks
Jack D. Shanks
Damascus
Southern States to elect stockholders at annual meet
Southern States Cooperative will hold its SSC Frederick Petroleum Service annual membership meeting on Saturday Aug 20 at Governor Thomas Johnson High School. The agenda includes election of stockholder commit teemen and farm home advisory committee members, operations reports, and a report on the cooperative’s role in free enterprise. Local secretary chair Trego Zimmerman will preside. Bill Williams will present the overall operations report and discuss the cooperative’s purpose for owner members. Special recognition for retiring local board and farm home advisory members. Nominees include Harry W T Fouchell Garnett Wisner Geo A Nicholson Jr and S Ramsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern States Cooperative
SSC Frederick Petroleum Service
Doctor Entered Service at Sire Power In Dairy Breeding News
A top Holstein sire named Doctor 1718690 enters service at Sire Power Inc with strong pedigree. Dam Rinehart Dawfin, a famed All American cow, produced high milk and fat and shows multiple honors. Planned widespread semen distribution via Sire Power networks and cooperatives worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinehart Dawsins
Sire Power, Inc
J. Lloyd Ebersole
Doctor
Rinehart
Apollo Dawsin
United States
Dawfin
Maryland
Harborcrest Mar
Rose Milly
Marcus
USDA
Dawsin
John W. Rinehart
Littlestown
NEBA
ABC
W.a. Abc
Tunkhannock
Frederick
USDA disaster aid programs announced for Maryland farmers
Maryland farmers hit by drought receive USDA help through ASCS offices. Francis E. Lockinghill cites programs aiding crop losses and advises feed grain growers to contact their County ASCS Office for eligibility and guidance on emergency options. Local ag agencies can use loss data to assess need for further USDA actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USDA
Francis E. Lockinghill
Maryland
ASCS
College Park
4-H All Stars plan picnic in Frederick County
The Frederick County 4 H All Stars announce their annual family picnic on Wednesday evening August 17 at 7 p m in Staley Park Pavilion 3 Motter Avenue Frederick. Families should bring 2 meat dishes one other dish or item beverages and place settings. A short business meeting follows. New H Al Star candidates for 1977 and their families will be guests. Former leaders named as candidates include Margaret Murphy Carl Thayer Jr James Axline Larry Cromwell Mrs Georgia Anne Borer Mrs ann Murphy Kim Weedy and Robert Delauder Sr. Officers for 1977 are President Walter Gordon Vice President Charles Black and Secretary Treasorer Mrs diyralee G Wiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
4-H All Stars
Staley Park
Pavilion 3
Motter Avenue
Frederick
Margaret Murphy
Carl Thayer Jr
James Axline
Larry Cromwell
Georgia Anne Borer
Ann Murphy
Kim Weedy
Robert Delauder Sr
4-H
Walter Gordon
Charles Black
Diyralee G. Wiles
Guernsey Breeders Meet in Middletown Frederick Co
The Guernsey Breeders Association held a Twilight meeting on Monday July 20 at the Bidle farm in Middletown. Frederick County Cow Gals demonstrated homemade ice cream with helpers turning freezers. Two Guernsey classes were judged by William Kepler. High scorers included Mrs Bruce Bassler Kirk Cramer Eston Hoffman and Mrs Ruth Spurrier. Refreshments and ice cream were served. About forty members and guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Guernsey Breeders Association
Richard Bidle
Middletown
Frederick County
William Kepler
Middletown Valley
Bruce Bassler
Kirk Cramer
Eston Hoffman
Ruth Spurrier
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Denienl
Beard’s
Faith
Glecda
Kathy
Hereford Board
Louisville
J. D
Maryland Junior Folled Hereford Assn
Southern States
Michael Lombardi
Ith
Tocel Board
farm home advisory+ iiice
Harry W.T. Fouchell
Garnett Wisner
Geo. A. Nicholson Jr
S. Ramsburg
Sire Power
Lake Eyre
South Australia
H.P. Riding Lawn Mc
H.P
H.P. Garden Tractor
H.P. Rotary
Frederick Co-Op, Inc
East South St
Banwamericard
Newspa
Archive
Guernsey
Frederick, Md
Jamesway
Oswalt
Gladhill Tractor Mart
Patrick ST
H. B. Duvall, Inc
East Patrick St
Aber
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