Catoctin FFA to Hold Butchering Event Friday
The Catoctin FFA Chapter and alumni will host a butchering day at Catoctin High School agriculture center on Friday March 8. Ten hogs will be processed by head butcher Harold Lenhart with sausage pork chops pudding ham ribs and roasts available. Pickups run 3 to 7 p.m. Friday or 9 a.m. to noon Saturday March 9 with extra meat sold Saturday. Orders due by Tuesday February 27 via multiple contact numbers.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau 75th Anniversary Schedule
Farm Bureau marks 75 years with events led by Walter Gordon. Planned activities include spring dinner on March 29, Ag Week at FSK Mall February 25 to March 3, women’s luncheon April 16, farm queen contest July 12, summer picnic July 24, fair booth and dairy bar September 13 through 21, and annual meeting October 25. Peggy Garst chairs the organizing committee.
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Fsk Mall
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Angus welcomes three local junior breeders to association
Three local junior Angus breeders join the American Angus Association based in St. Joseph Missouri. New members are Adam and Andy Cowell of Frederick and Jason Savage of Emmitsburg. Junior members gain eligibility to register cattle and compete in association sponsored shows.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Adam and
Andy Cowell
Frederick
Jason Savage
Emmitsburg
Agriculture alumni chapter seeks award nominations
The Alumni Chapter of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland invites nominations for alumni meritorious service to agriculture and outstanding faculty awards. Nominations due March 1, with awards presented March 28 at the reunion and awards program. Include nominee background and a citation statement. send to Gail P. Yeiser, 1109 Symons Hall, College Park MD 20742, or contact 405-2434.
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MAAFS to Host 13th Annual Agricultural Fair Convention
The Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows will run February 29 through March 3 at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center and the Hilton in Gaithersburg. A judges school, trade show, auction, entertainment and seminars spotlight fair management, computers, off-season rentals and concessions with National speakers. The theme is Partnerships Fair and Wide. A judges workshop will be held March 2 at First Baptist Church, 200 Diamond Avenue, for county fair judges or those updating skills.
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Hilton Convention Center
Gaithersburg
Partnerships Fair and Wide
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First Baptist Church
Diamond Avenue
Sheraton Inn
Hagerstown
Gaithersburg Hilton
Judges School
Diamond Ave
Maryland Farm Bureau
Holiday Inn Capitol
Washington, D.C
Seil boards to meet in Frederick district rooms
The board of supervisors of the Catoctin and Frederick Seil Conservation districts will meet in the district conference room at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick. The Catoctin group will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday Feb 20 and the Frederick board at 12 30 p.m. Wednesday Feb 28.
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Center Elects Leaders for Montgomery County Agricultural Center
The Montgomery County Agricultural Center recently elected new leaders. Directors include F. Lea Gilpin Roy Green Doug Lechlider Kam Mayne John Mohler and Robert Riggs. Officers are David Rippeon president Robert E L Smith Jr vice president Diana Patton secretary and Laura Tessier treasurer. Executive committee members are Helen Hubbard Mr Green and Terry Brown.
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F. Lea Gilpin
Roy Green
Doug Lechlider
Kam Mayne
John Mohler
Robert Riggs
David Rippeon
Robert E.L. Smith Jr
Diana Patton
Laura Tessier
Helen Hubbard
Mr. Green
Terry Brown
Maryland Agricultural Commission to Meet in Annapolis
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will convene at 9 30 a m on Wednesday February 14 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The agenda includes the Frederick Animal Health Lab Delmarva Regional Poultry Health System and a legislative update.
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Annapolis
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Delmarva
Locals Attend Nationwide Equine Nutrition Conference
R D Bowman and Sons along with North Grade Feed and Supply join hundreds of specialists in horse care for the Purine Equine Nutrition and Management Series. The nationwide program educates horse owners on health nutrition and training. local participants were selected for their horse knowledge. Admission is free with reservations required. Call 1 800 637 2445 for details.
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Dairy Nutrition Workshop Set for February at Carroll CC
Carroll County Extension Service hosts a two day dairy nutrition workshop at Carroll Community College on February 22 and 29. Penn State specialists lead hands on activities and discussions on concentrate feeding animal production and health. Participants bring farm samples and forage analysis reports. Sessions run 945 a m to 3 p m with video presentations and exercises. Cost 50 dollars including materials and lunch. Send checks to Carroll County EAC 700 Agriculture Center Westminster 21157 by February 16. Call 410 848 4611 for information.
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Agriculture Center
Westminster
Calf Loss Risk as Deep Freeze Bites Midwest
The arctic cold endangers newborn calves across Kansas Missouri and surrounding areas. Ears and tails can freeze to the point of breaking off, prompting farmers like Frank Felton and researchers such as Fred Martz to focus on keeping water available and feeding cattle. Calving season is not yet at peak, but new births outside in subfreezing temperatures face high risk.
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Frank Felton
Maryville
Missouri
Fred Martz
University of Missouri
Forage Systems Research Center
Linneus
Meeting to discuss small farmer cooperative in Frederick County
A 7 p.m. meeting on Wednesday Feb 28 at the Frederick County Extension Office invites small and part time farmers to form a cooperative. USDA and Maryland Council of Farmer Cooperatives back the effort with support and resources for organizing, marketing and group services.
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Frederick County
USDA
Maryland Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Maryland Agriculture Calendar Highlights Feb events
A dense calendar items list for Maryland farming groups outlines upcoming activities from Feb six to March six. Highlights include Dairy Leaders meetings in Frederick County, a Dairying Today Seminar in Walkersville, pasture workshops in Montgomery County, and major conferences in Tampa Bay and Penn State with multiple regional sessions across Frederick, Carroll, and Worcester counties.
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Young Dairy Leaders Meeting
Frederick County
Walkersville
Montgomery County
Young Dairy Leaders Institute
Tampa Bay
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Seedling sale offer boosts county tree plantings and windbreaks
The Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts announce select tree seedlings for landowners in Frederick County at good prices. Seedlings include balsam fir Austrian pine white pine Colorado blue spruce and more with tree shelters available. Pick-up in mid April orders by March 15 call 695 2803 for an order form or more information.
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Frederick
Frederick County
Catoctin and
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