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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1989
Page
21
Report lists Montgomery County 4-H members aged 14 to 18 connected to Gaithersburg, Damascus, and Poolesville schools. Profiles cover 4-H projects from horticulture to robotics, leadership roles, and school activities across Miss Hudson, Miss Kelly, Mr Rippeon, Mr Daly, Mr Webber, Mr Miller, Mr Atay, and Mr Wojciechowski.
Washington County 4-H agent Norris Diefenderfer reported strong results at the Agricultural Exposition market animal sale with 30 hogs grossing 8,943.25 and averaging 1.23 a pound, 12 beef steers at 24,706.50 averaging 1.72, eight dairy steers at 12,830 averaging 1.44, 10 goats at 695.25 averaging 1.21, and 24 lamb consignments at 5,283.50 averaging 2.04. The total was down due to fewer beef steers though per-pound averages rose, and exhibitors received an extra 4 on premium checks. Attendance was up as gates opened earlier and proceeds funded youth programs. In the 4-H horse show, Joanna Staub won overall fitting and showing, with Stephanie Wilt senior and Kelly Tracey junior winners from the Bits and Bridle club.
Matthew Lager of Fulton earned the National Distin guished Junior Member award at the Holstein association annual convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The 12 semifinalists were interviewed to choose the six finalists, with Matt receiving a plaque, an award pin, and renewable Holstein membership. He is the son of Judith and Charles Lager and plans to attend Delaware.
An agricultural calendar lists events from Aug 12 to Sept 9 across Howard Prince County Montgomery Frederick and nearby areas. Fairs, shows, meetings and contests include Howard County Fair West Friendship. Ballenger Grange meetings. Catoctin Soil Conservation District picnic. Montgomery County Fair Gaithersburg. National Murray Grey Show in Columbus Ohio. Frederick County Ag Day near Buckeystown. Maryland Angus Breeders Show at Gaithersburg. Maryland State Fair at Timonium. Maryland Farm Queen Contest. Thurmont Grange meeting. Maryland FFA Tractor Operators Contest. Dairy Princess Promotion Day. Holstein Futurity. Damascus Community Fair. Ballenger Grange Community Show.
Ag Day on August 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Eastalco farm near Buckeystown will showcase corn hybrids and soybean varieties, haymaking equipment, and livestock grazing demos. Experts will answer questions, with a $50 top prize and smaller awards for runners up in a top yields guessing contest. Open to the public with no registration. call 64-1554 for details.
The Maryland Agricultural Cost Share MACS program, run by the Maryland Department of Agriculture with local soil conservation districts, funds 87.5 percent of eligible costs for best management practices to control soil erosion and nutrient runoff. By June 30, 1989, Frederick County had 352 completed projects totaling 1,068,557 dollars. Applications require farm operation involvement and a demonstrable water quality problem. assistance is free, with district office details provided for participation.
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