New Montgomery Task Force to Study Agricultural Erosion
The Montgomery Soil Conservation District forms a sixteen member task force to investigate agricultural erosion in Montgomery County. Spokesmen note most farmers practice good conservation while a few do not. The council requires a report by November and, if needed, programs to control erosion will be developed.
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Farming the Frederick News Post Task Force forms five at large members
A field survey over four months will determine the extent of the problem in Montgomery County. After investigations a report and proposed solutions will be presented to the council. The task force includes Montgomery Soil Conservation District USDA Soil Conservation Service AS Farm Bureau Extension Service and several county departments along with five at large members Bud Walker Robert Hilton Charles Savage Mrs Sheila Marshall and Mike DeChant.
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Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
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Department of Environmental Protection
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Montgomery County Forestry Board
Maryland Environmental Trust
Bud Walker
Robert Hilton
Charles Savage
Sheila Marshall
Mike DeChant
Conservation districts lauded at Deep Creek annual meeting
At Deep Creek Lake on July 16 Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Young D Hance praised conservation districts for their yearly achievements and urged greater farmer involvement in water quality planning. He urged enforcement of sediment control laws and cited the Federal Water Quality Act of 1972 aiming to restore water quality by 1985. MASCO discussed funding sources and delaying new agriculture legislation until 208 studies finish, plus storm water criteria and district wildlife collaborations. Delegates from Montgomery SCD including Chester Leishear and Wiley Griffith attended, with Bobby E. Rakestraw and George D DeBuchananne also listed.
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USDA official foresees bright farming future worldwide
Kenneth E. Frick of the ASCS says world population growth and dietary demands create new markets for agricultural products. He notes gains in transportation processing and exporting, urges training of young people, and argues consumers will enjoy diverse high quality foods at lower prices as the U.S. remains competitive in global markets.
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