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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1987
Page
5
The Frederick area hosts several agriculture related meetings and events in coming days. Farmers and industry members can attend planning sessions, extension seminars, and community discussions focusing on crops, livestock, and sustainable farming practices. Participants should verify dates and venues with organizers.
The Maryland Tobacco Authority will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday Tec 17 in the Cheltenham office. The agenda will include routine matters.
The Maryland Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 9 30 a m Thursday December 17 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis Agenda items include appointment of supervisors committee and agency reports and updates from area representatives.
Nancy Carlisle, Linda Brachey, Alvie Lowe and Patricia Mitchell of Southern States Mount Airy Cooperative attended the Southern States Cooperative Fall Dealer Conference in Baltimore. The event trained retail personnel on new products and service programs to better assist customers, featuring sessions on feed, seed, fertilizer, farm supplies, and customer service conducted by commodity specialists and supplier representatives.
The Montgomery County Agriculture Center offers two 4500 scholarships to current or former members of the 4-H or Future Farmers of America clubs. Seniors in high school pursuing agriculture or related fields can apply by December 31. Call 1 926 3100 or Pat Stabler at 253 3824 for details. Winners announced at the center’s February 1988 annual meeting.
John Hart is installed as master of Thurmont Grange No. 409 with Mike Henning passing the role. New officers include Henning as overseer, Roger Troxell as lecturer, Joe Pelkey steward, Myron Troxell assistant steward, Pam McNair lady assistant steward, Ralph Fornwald chaplain, Isabel Mathias treasurer, Patty Johnston secretary, John Bolin gatekeeper, Peggy Royer ceres, Cheryl Cramer pomona, and Helen Fornwald flora. Assistants include Alan Brauer master of the Maryland State Grange, Jim Meunier regalia bearer, Jim Royer emblem bearer, Rodman Myers marshal. Mae and John Bolin become new members. the Grange placed third in the state community service contest and sold sourdough and ice cream at Catoctin Colorfest.
The 1987 BEEFestival at Back Acres Farm in Mount Airy combined grazing management lectures with an Angus cattle auction. Speakers from Maryland and Pennsylvania covered grazing, feed ration balancing, and the beef check off. The sale of 26 Angus calves and cows drew top bids, Highlighted by Back Acres Miss Angus selling for 900 to Jeff Ward. Maryland Angus Association oversaw the sale with Jack Downing as auctioneer.
A visiting group of Japanese farmers toured top local farms led by a former University of Georgia consultant. Frederick veterinarian Dr. Richard Card spoke on animal nutrition while Gary Dell of Rosecroft LTD and his brother Brian observed.
Gary A. Moll of the American Forestry Association spoke at the Mid Atlantic Forestry Seminar on urbanizing forestland. He urged early involvement with planners to protect resources, advised root protection, and warned against cement pollution. education for developers on forestry care is essential.
Farmers should select high quality seed and check labels for purity weed seed germination and date. Buy seed with no noxious weeds and ensure proper storage and fungicide treatment to prevent seed borne diseases and ensure uniform planting.
Joanne Leatherman, retiring after Geb years, recalls how 4-H was once the sole youth group beside church. She notes rising sports and outside programs draw away members, cites Middletown Valley sewing rivals, and hopes strong clubs keep 4-H robust as youth membership declines.
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