Montgomery fair marks 46th year with education focus
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair in Gaithersburg runs Aug 19 to Aug 27 on a 9 acre site. New programs include an agriculture quiz on Old McDonald’s Farm and livestock judging sheets to engage spectators. Organizers aim for 400000 visitors and highlight three theme years Year of the Rabbit Year of Gardening and Entomology with education and a beach party finale.
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Farm numbers fall 1 percent in 1994 nationwide
U S farms declined 1 percent to 204 million in operation while total farming land dropped to 975 million acres for 1994, as per Agriculture Department estimates. Despite fewer farms, average farm size rose to 478 acres, Texas led in both farm count and land, and New Jersey gained farms while several states saw acreage declines.
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Record US crops rebound with near all time highs in 1993
The Agriculture Department’s first survey based forecast projects a record 228 billion bushels of soybeans and a 921 billion bushel corn harvest, with cotton at 192 million bales. Wheat and durum forecasts slip slightly, while world soy production also rises. Prices for corn may fall 5 cents a bushel, meat and poultry costs may ease as feed costs drop. Local farmers express optimism about large yields and market timing despite ongoing weather risks.
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Montgomery County Farm Queen crown at Derwood picnic
Alana Burdette of Boyds won the Montgomery County Farm Queen title at the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Picnic held at the Montgomery County Historical Farm Park in Derwood. Lonelle Luther of Damascus passed the crown to the new queen during the ceremony on the picnic day in 1993.
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