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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1981
Page
13
The report shows farm exports for fiscal 1981 at 46 billion, five point five billion above last year’s record, with grain shipments up ten percent but soybeans down fourteen percent, led by Japan as the top market and Mexico second after the United States trade balance nears twenty eight billion.
Frederick County breeders gathered for the 1981 Western Maryland Guernsey Field Day. Kirk Cramer of Mount Airy won the overall fitting and showing, defeating junior exhibitor Nancy Powel of Union Bridge who topped the junior division. Eric Fleming of Hollywood claimed grand champion female in the 4-H show, with Thomas Powel of Union Bridge as junior champion. Open class grand female went to Wayne Spurrier of Union Bridge. open junior female to William Schnebly of Clear Spring. Numerous regional breeders from Union Bridge, Westminster, Williamsport, and surrounding towns participated in multiple heifer and cow classes across 4-H and open divisions.
A free 16 page booklet from the Lightning Protection Institute explains how to shield barns, livestock and people from lightning. It cites USDA data on cattle deaths, presents protection systems, and offers a free copy by writing to the institute at 48 N Ayer St Harvard TL.
The Frederick County Farm Safety committee held contests during National Farm Safety Week with winners across age groups. Photos show top finishers in safety single and potter contests, with local community leaders and donors recognized for ribbons and trophies. The event coincided with a university release of Maryland 341 tobacco variety, praised for disease resistance and quality, unveiled at a field day with hundreds of growers in attendance.
Lewistown Raritan Club sponsors a chicken barbecue on Sunday August 23 at the Frederick County 4-H Camp Center junction of U S 15 and Fish Hatche ry Road. Tickets are four dollars and available from the Frederick County 4-H office at 694 1589.
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