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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1988
Page
8
Frederick County and nearby areas list upcoming agricultural meetings and events. Includes date references and involved groups, with details on topics such as farming practices, extension programs, and community outreach opportunities. Check local postings for exact times and venues.
The Maryland Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 9 30 a m Thursday February 14 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis The agenda includes appointment of supervisors and committee and agency reports plus area representative updates.
The second annual Maryland Horseman's Party will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb 20, at Laurel Sports Palace to benefit the Sallie Robertson Endowment Fund. The event features dinner, dancing, games, and both live and silent auctions, with tickets priced at $20. Tickets available from Maryland 4-H Chile Foundation Symons Hall University of Maryland or by contacting Maryland Horse Breeders Association.
The University of Maryland recommendations for field crop production from planting to storage will be taught in a five session course by the Carroll County Cooperative Extension Service. Evening meetings are on five Tuesdays in March with a $15 pre registration fee due by Feb 19. Topics include soil health cultural practices rotations and nutrient management. The final sessions cover forage production and use.
The Carroll County Extension Service sponsors a private pesticide applicator certification exam from 1 to 3 p m on Wednesday February 17 at the Carroll County Extension Service. The Maryland Department of Agriculture administers the exam and it is open to new and re certification applicants. For more information call 44-4611.
The Maryland Farriers Association hosts a day long seminar on horse lameness draft shoeing and blacksmithing at the Frederick Fairgrounds on Saturday February 20. Speakers include Dr Christin M McGregor of the Royal Dick School of Veterinary Medicine Edinburgh and Edward Martin master farrier of Closeburn Scotland. Registration is 60 per person by mail to David Ferguson PO Box 201 10802 Etzier Mill Road Woodshoro MD 21798 or by phone 848 3400.
Mike Pratt, longtime Water Resources Administration inspector, is chosen as district manager of the Frederick County Soil Conservation Service office. He will oversee seven staff, promote conservation to farmers and homeowners, and contribute to the Conservation Conversation column. Pratt, an Eagle Scout and West Virginia University alumnus, lives in Sharpsburg with his wife JoAnn and two sons.
Prices for raw farm commodities rose 2.4 percent from December and 7.4 percent above January 1987 as cattle hogs oranges soybeans and broiler chickens led gains. Dairy eggs and milk fell or stalled while vegetables and grains moved higher with soybeans up 20 percent from January 1987.
The sixth annual Mid-Atlantic Direct Marketing Conference runs February 16 to 18 near Lancaster Pennsylvania. Agricultural economist Jarvis L Cain notes a shrinking acreage trend as small farmers plan pick your own operations. Panels will cover new marketing outlets in Massachusetts Pennsylvania and New Jersey with tours of local P O operations and farm markets. Registration opens January 16 with a 15 dollar fee for the first farm or market attendee and room reservations through Willow Valley. Sponsored by land grant extension services and state agriculture departments.
Thousands of cattle producers are expected at the 1988 NCA convention and trade show in Orlando February 15 to 17. The event features policy discussions on farm credit taxes exports and beef safety plus educational seminars and the largest trade show yet with 390 booths and 200 exhibitors. The program includes NCA-PAC activities a Sea World PAC Event and ANCW meetings with pre and post con tour options in Florida.
Frederick Maryland area farms join regional board and young farmer session at Quality Inn Frederick as Southern States conducts February meetings across six states. Richard I Price of Phoenix presides on the 17 member board. Gene A James outlines fiscal first half results in a videotape titled The New Dawn Brings Changes and Challenges. Dr Joe Coffey reviews agriculture outlook with James Whitaker and Patrick Murray discussing regional retail operations.
The piece explains conservation and preservation as distinct approaches to natural resources. It discusses renewable and nonrenewable resources, recycling, energy conservation, and the need for sustainable yields, emphasizing soil as the key renewable resource and urging personal stewardship.
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