Frederick County Agriculture Meetings and Events
A rundown of upcoming agricultural related meetings and events in Frederick County and nearby areas. Includes farmer outreach sessions, extension programs, and industry briefings for growers, lenders, and community groups. Schedule details and locations vary by event.
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Frederick County
Howard County 4-H Public Speaking Contest Winners
Howard hosts a 4-H public speaking contest with champions Beth Alderson Jason Spicer Correy Honza Justin Brendel and Katie Gardner. Reserve champions were Josh Kaye and Jonah Kaye. Coordinators were Mary Sue and Tim Jacobs with judges Gwen El Sawi Chris Keating and George Martin. For more info call 992-2030.
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Beth Alderson
Jason Spicer
Correy Honza
Justin Brendel
Katie Gardner
Howard County
Josh Kaye
Jonah Kaye
Mary Sue
Tim Jacobs
Gwen el Sawi
Chris Keating
George Martin
FmHA opens house to showcase new automation system
The Farmers Home Administration hosts an open house in Frederick at the Terrace Office Center on Tuesday December 15 from 8 AM to 4 30 PM to display the completed 64 terminal computer system. G Wallace Caulk notes nationwide 6000 terminals installed and outlines improved service, speed, and accuracy for farmers and rural residents. Lisa Dobson, county office director, says visitors will learn about the new system and its interoffice communications.
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Farmers Home Administration
Terrace
Frederick
Lisa Dobson
United States
G. Wallace Caulk
Fmha
Mr. Caulk
Kansas City
Holstein Scholarship Deadlines Set by Maryland Association
Maryland Holstein Association announces December 31 as the deadline for six $500 scholarships. Two awards go to University of Maryland College of Agriculture, two to University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture, and two to students in agriculture at their college of choice. Applicants must have completed a 4-H or FFA Holstein project. Winners notified in early January. For information contact Judy and Charles Jager at 8115 Murphy Road Fulton 20759 or call 1 725 6751.
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Maryland Holstein Association
University of Maryland College of Agriculture
University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture
College
Farmers of America
Judy
Charles Jager
Murphy Road
Fulton
Awful Augie's Eight Club Calf Sale Tops $1,000
Awful Augie's Eighth Club Calf Sale of purebred Angus steers averaged $694 on 28 lots, up from last year. The top offering was a March Broadway son weighing 660 pounds, sold for $1,000 to Chris Mullinix, Mount Airy. The second high steer was an April Agresso Special son, 530 pounds, bought by Gary Albright for $975.
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Broadway
Purple Blond Angus
Mount Airy
Chris Mullinix
Woodbine
Agresso
Don Michael
Mount Solon
Gary Albright
Sabillasville
Pennsylvania Farm Show Week Showcases Diverse Events
The Pennsylvania Farm Show Week offers a packed schedule with a 5:30 p.m. horse show opening on Monday, awards by Secretary Boyd Wolff at 6:30, and demonstrations by Harriet and Lester Gelsinger. Tuesday features Master Farmers Night, the FFA Band, and the long running folk dance festival with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Wednesday brings horse pulling and the sheep to shawl contest, followed by a shawl auction and a pony pulling event on Thursday. Friday closes the 72nd Farm Show at 4 p.m.
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Pennsylvania
Secretary of Agriculture
Cumberland County
Horse Club
Jim
Virginia Shearer
Mountville
Lancaster County
Shearer
State
Maryland agency urges pesticide reporting under Superfund rules
Maryland's Department of the Environment will not pursue legal action against those attempting to comply with the May 17 initial reporting deadline for extremely hazardous substances under SARA Title III. The notice explains who must report, the reporting process, and where to send letters detailing facility name, location, contact, and ownership to the SARA State Response Commission in Baltimore.
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Maryland
Department of the Environment
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Amy E. Brown
University of Maryland
Cooperative Extension Service
Howard County 4-H Great Pumpkin Caper winners named
At Columbia Mall Howard County 4-H hosted the Great Pumpkin Caper with prize entries in age groups six to seven eight to 11 and 2 to 15. Category winners included tiniest funniest largest prettiest and most original with coordination by Vicki Brewer and judged by Amy Brown.
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Howard County
Columbia Mall
David Scimonelli
April Jackson
George Wendal
Darren Morgan
Katie Lamp
Kristen Pierce
Tom Lamp
Erin Webb
Aaron Percival
Kim Stirn
Christ Morrison
Mike Dowdle
Local girl joins Hereford group
Vanessa Hartke-Garcia, daughter of Dr and Mrs Richard Garcia, becomes a junior member of the American Polled Hereford Association. The family recently moved to Frederick County where Garcia begins veterinary practice. The association grants junior memberships with reduced fees and privileges.
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Vaness Hartke-Garcia
Richard Garcia
American Polled Hereford Association
Kansas City
Garcia
Frederick County
Cawley Represents SUSTA in Japanese Fair Opening
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Wayne A. Cawley Jr led a SUSTA delegation to Japan for the First Nichii American Fair a 4.3 million promotion of American products and lifestyles. He attended events at five Nichii outlets joining Nichii Co president Kobayashi who praised the opening and the cross‑cultural exchange.
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Wayne A. Cawley Jr
Maryland
Southern United States Trade Association
SUSTA
Japan
Mr. Cawley
Puerto Rico
Kobayashi
The
Nichii Co
Mr. Kobayashi
Suzanne Hale
U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service
Cawley
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Howard
Pennsylvania Farm Show
Future Farmers of America
Ned Diehl
Penn State Blue Band
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scotland
Edinburgh
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Jim Siup
James Murphy
Regina Williams
Ruth Lenhart
Charles Smith
Teresa Summers
Environmental Protection Agency
Ms. Brown
Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Vicki Brewer
Amy Brown
Karen Nolt
Jenny Brewer
Christina Miller
Miss Nolt
Annie Blanchard
Cheryl Seymour
Chris Seymour
Chris Morrison
Veronica Morrison
Jesse Hill
Sara Scanlan
Melissa Boberg
Rocking Bull Auction
Mleryben
Pat. Mezardash
Someday Farm
Libertytown
National Junior Polled Hereford Council
Hereford
American
U.S
Lester's
Lester Prairie
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Clear Spring