Conservation Practices In County Are Paying Off
County orchardists and farmers report boosted yields and water efficiency from contour planting, farm ponds, and diversion terraces. Lee Black of Black Orchards notes contour planting reduces work and wind drift, while Edward Hevner and Eben Pearson cite soil and water conservation plans improving pastures, ponds, and farm value. Swartz underscores complete conservation plans as financially justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Black
Black
Catoctin Mountains
Ermamitsburg
Thurmont
Work Unit
George T Swartz
Edwin Hevner
Johnsville
Hevner
Miller
Jefferson
Berkley Pearson
Swartz
Pearson
Dar Poole
Soc
Poole
Frederick County Soil Conservation Pioneer Shoemaker Honored
In Frederick County the ongoing soil and water conservation effort, led by County Agent Henry R Shoemaker, is celebrated for steady progress and harmonizing leadership. The article recalls Shoemaker’s pivotal role and presents a history of the Frederick and Cittin Soil Conservation Districts as of 1938.
Conservation Districts and Farm Practices Highlight 1959 Maryland
The article discusses soil and water conservation on Midale town Valley farms started by CCC workers and Soil Conservation Service. It notes demonstrations at the Cobleniz farm on October 28, 1938, the formation of Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts, and ongoing progress toward complete conservation programs in the county. It mentions milk Holstein work and plans to publish The Conservation Districts in a Holstein News edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Middletown
Ne West
West
Cate
Ucders
Frederick County
George Swartz
Sol Conservation Service
Jan Conservation Corps
Ira
Philip O. Coblentz
Jarin 5
Beachley
CCC
Soil Conservation Service
Baxte
Maryland
Cobleniz Farm
Catoctin
Frederick
Iddietowun
Val- Bas
Maryland Hal- Holsten Association
Stein - Friesian Association
Catac
Anc
Holstein News
Oryland
Publicity committee formed for Holstein magazine
Markland and Gaithersburg officials appoint William Hick and Billy King to lead a publicity committee studying a breed magazine. Breeders and others may buy advertising in the first edition. deadline November 3. Contact Maryland Holstein Friesian Association officers or Howard C. Barker for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlick
Markland
Billy King
Gaithersburg
Wilam H. Hick
Reisterstown
Howard C. Barker
Frederick
Maryland Holstein- Friesian Association, Inc
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Augustus Tyeryar
Emmitsburg
Hillcrest
Henry RB. Shoemaker
State Soil Conservation Committee
New Market
Boonsboro
Middletown Vale
Con
R. N. Miller
Thurmorr
Perdizer
Farmers’ Supply Co
South Carroll Street
Frederick, Maryland
Your New Idea Farm Machinery Dealer
Glade Valley Milling CO
Walkersville
Woodsboro
Wayne — Purina
Larro Dairy and Poultry Feeds
Southern States
Southern States Valley Co-Op
David H. Young
John Deere Farm Machinery
Wisner Street
Ford Tractors
McCulloch
Kinsey
Motter Ave
Massey-Ferguson
NEW Holland Farm
Ontario
John Deere Machinery
Ceresville Motor Co., Inc
RFD
Frederick, Md
R.L. Kelly & Son
T. Edgie Russell General Contractor, Inc
Hamilton Ave
MT. Airy CO
MT. Airy
Co-Op
Woodsboro, Marinand
Vinewood
Rocky Ridge
Union Bridge
Carmer & Sok, Inc
Marland Vi
Farmers and Mechanics
Citizens National Bank
Citizens National Bank OF Frederick
Frederick Shopping Center
Libertytown Bank
Libertytown, Md
Member
Federal Reserve System
Citizens Office Market
Patrick Sts
Fort Detrick
Union Bridge Bank Office
Union Bridge, Md
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