Drought relief program announced by Central Maryland Farm Credit
The Board of Directors of Central Maryland Farm Credit unveiled a special interest rate program to aid credit worthy farmers harmed by the drought of 193. The Frederick office can be reached at 301 683 4308 for details and contact.
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Board of Directors
Central Maryland Farm Credit
Central Maryland Farm Credit Offices
Frederick
Central Maryland Farm Credit Association
Maryland grain board invites grant proposal requests
Groups with ideas to help Maryland grain producers can submit grant proposal requests to the Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board through Jan 1, 1994. Topics include research and marketing for grain products, pest and nutrient management, education, chemical use reduction, sludge use, and other uses of grain. Call Lynne Hoot at (410) 956-5771 for guidelines.
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Maryland
Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board
MGPUB
Lynne Hoot
Disaster program aids 1993 crop losses nationwide
Emergency disaster legislation authorizes the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service to pay 100 percent of each eligible disaster claim filed by producers with 1993 crop losses due to weather. Eligible producers may apply through March 4, 1994 with payments after required information. Call 662-1821 for details.
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Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Call
Grants Offered for European Agriculture Exchange Program
Young farmers and students can apply for CAEP grants covering most costs for a Europe agricultural exchange. Five U.S. trainees will visit Ireland England Denmark Germany Switzerland and France with grants between 2000 and 2500 dollars. CA Foundation offers partial grants to others in 1994. Deadline February 15 1994 for departures March 25 or June 1 1994. Participants train on farms and in agribusinesses for three to 12 months with room board and 450 dollars monthly. Applicants aged 18 to 23 must have a year of field experience. Contact Marty Gibson CAEP coordinator 2626 East and Street Suite 325 Bloomington MN 56425 (622) 84 9005.
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Europe
U.S
Ireland
England
Denmark
Germany
Switzerland
France
CA Foundation
Ae Woot van
Marty Gibson
CAEP
East Dand Street
Bloomington
Minn
FFA Teams Shine at Region Livestock Judging Contest
Region FFA livestock judging at Catoctin High School sees Walkersville win and Catoctin place second. Teams judged market hogs lambs and beef steers while testing quality of pork chops and identifying equipment and feed. Walkersville placings include Amy Mathews second and John Miller fifth among five scorers. Catoctin top scorer Denny Willard first with David Coblentz third. other participants listed. Five Catoctin members also competed in regional dairy cattle judging, where Cary Bassler led with first place. team also placed highly with Bassler, Valentine and Martin among top finishers.
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FFA
Catoctin High School
Walkersville
Catoctin
Amy Mathews
John Miller
Wendy Murphy
Nicky Haines
Chris Stambaugh
Jeanette Peters
John Reese
Denny Willard
David Coblentz
Jeanette Osterlund
Missy Willard
Becky Ruby
Theresa Miller
Lovie Powell
Sam Eyler
Brunswick Ffa
Cary Bassler
Bruce Bassler
Mark Valentine
Eric Martin
Adam Stambaugh
Ranchers Claim Wool Peeling Breakthrough in Australia
Sydney AP report says ranchers can peel wool from sheep using a chemical injection and body stocking to prevent fleece in pastures. CSIRO official Pat Wilson notes injections halt follicle growth briefly, allowing fleece to lift with the stocking. new wool begins growing within hours.
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Sydney
Australia
Spreading manure safety and prevention guidance
Farmers are urged to spread livestock manure carefully to prevent water pollution. Advice covers timing, storage, and application on snow or frozen ground, with emphasis on avoiding streams, using erosion control, and keeping records. Local Soil Conservation District Office can help develop nutrient and waste management plans, with contact details for Frederick Maryland.
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Mwst
Extension Service
Soil
Sueauto and
Soil Conservation District
Thomas Johnson Drive
Suite
Frederick
Agriculture calendar highlights and farm events listed
A compact listings page shows upcoming Maryland agriculture events including Ballenger Grange Christmas Party at the community hall at 6 pm on December 15, Governor's Conference on Maryland Agriculture at BWI Marriott December 16, Mid Atlantic Conservation Tillage Conference in Hagerstown December 16, Frederick County Beekeepers meeting at the Extension Office, Frederick County Farm Bureau Board of Directors meeting at Betty's Restaurant January 5 Carroll County Farm Bureau Legislative Dinner at the Carroll County Central? Westminster January 7, 78th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg January 9-23, American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Fort Lauderdale January 29, and Frederick County Holstein Association Dance at Walkersville Fire Hall 9 pm to 1 am.
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Ballenger Grange
Community Hall
Governor's Conference On Maryland
BWI Marriott
Ramada Inland Convention Center
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Carroll County
Farm Bureau
I ‘al
Westminster
Pennsylvania Farm Show
Harrisburg
American Farm Bureau Federation
Fort Lauderdale
Frs
Frederick County Holstein Association
Walkersville Fire Hall
Maryland Agriculture Events February 1994 Schedule
A series of agricultural events in Baltimore and Frederick County. February 3 Maryland Agricultural Dinner at Martin's West Baltimore at 6 30 pm. February 17 to 20 the 3th Annual National Outstanding Young Farmers Awards Congress at Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel Baltimore. February 28 to March 6 Frederick County Agriculture Week at the Mall Francis Scott Key.
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Martin's West
Baltimore
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
Frederick County
the Mall
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Ng Exchange
Pat Wilson
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Fecce
Ms. Wilson
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Carolina & Chippewa
W. Patrick St
Sart
Conversation Frederickig Catechin
Ceresville Ford
New Holland
Liberty Rd
Tressh
Yo Longopen
Roberts Electric Motors
Urbana Pike
Buick
Discover
Monnday
FORD
John Deere
John Deere Toys
Gladhill Tractor Mart
E. Patrick Street
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