Pioneer Days recall Montgomery County Fair founders
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair marks Pioneer Days as it honors the 1960s foundations laid by the founders. Veterans of the Rockville Fair era recall building the fairgrounds, 4-H queen history, and early dairy cattle showcases while celebrating senior citizen day and a full day of open classes, judging, and rodeo events.
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Gaithersburg
Montgomery County
Maryland
Pioneer Days
Robert Raver
Mr Raver
Patsy Fink Owens
Mount Airy
Jo Romans
Rockville
George Schaeffer
Clarksburg
Harald Hargett
Boyds
Paul Mills
Mills
Jersey
Schaeffer
Hargett
Berkshire
Pond maintenance tips for Frederick County ponds
Frederick County pond owners are urged to inspect and maintain both rural and urban ponds to prevent costly reconstructions and dangerous failures. Check water level changes, clogged outlet pipes, and saturated embankments. replace damaged pipes and remove burrowing animals. Regular mowing and sediment cleaning help prevent plant growth and seepage, with local help available from Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts.
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Frederick County
Catoctin
Frederick
Thomas Johnson Drive
Beginning a Small Farming Operation at Frederick Extension
An introductory six week course offered by the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service runs Wednesdays 7 to 9 p.m. from Sept 25 to Oct 30 at the Frederick County Extension Office 330 Montevue Lane Frederick. Topics cover Agriculture 101 crop production pastures and integrated pest management with hands on farming basics for new growers. A $10 registration and limited space apply contact 694-1594 ext 3576 for forms.
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Frederick County
Montevue Lane
Frederick
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
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Montgomery Fair
Guernsey
Debbie Williams
Scs
Onversation
Frederick/Catoctin
Belews
Bathdrops Polish
Pwote
Paul F. Brunner
Pica U
Nationwide Insurance
Smachives
Agri
Terry Poole
Windsor
Wedgewood
Oxford
Ceresville Ford
New Holland
Liberty Road
Newholland
Cap Stine Road
Mt. Zion Rd
Liesters Church Rd
Westminster
AGCO
Hesston
Agricredit Acceptance Company
Southern
States Livestock Minerals
Morone
Woodsboro
Co-Op
Gape
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