Frederick County picks new ag ed supervisor praise for FFA impact
Paul Dunford, appointed last August to lead career and technology education, praises agriculture education and FFA for engaging students beyond academics. He notes integrated courses, rising enrollment, and strong teacher collaboration. He cites community support, student pride, and leadership development shaping the program.
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Paul Dunford
Frederick County Board of Education
Agricultural Education
FFA
Mr. Dunford
Dunford
Maryland Technology
Singanore High School
National FFA Week Highlighted by Maryland Chapters
More than 1500 Maryland FFA members promote agricultural education and the food and fiber industry during National FFA Week. Frederick FFA Chapter leads with 421 members, while Washington County follows with 321. The program emphasizes leadership, hands on experience, and community service as educators stress agriculture’s role in a growing planet.
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FFA
Dunford
Maryland
The
Future Farmers of America
U.S
Guam
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
Jim Ferrant
Frederick
Ed Mayne
Doug Herring
Frederick County
Washington County
Ferrant
Lee Thurber
Roca
Neb
Thurber
George Washington
National Ffa Center
Washington
Mont Vernon
Alexandria
Holstein CEO to speak at Maryland convention
Holstein dairy breeders welcome new CEO Stephen Kerr guiding the national Holstein Association. Kerr will address Cecil County breeders at the Maryland Holstein Convention Feb 21 in North East with tours, awards, and a noon luncheon. The event includes junior and Ladies programs, a sale on Feb 22, and social activities. Kerr aims to keep the association ahead of industry changes.
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Stephen Kerr
National Holstein Association
North East
Cecil County
Sandy Cove Resort
Herr’s
University of Pennsylvania
New Boston Center
Kerr
Flaws in USDA overseas operations questioned by GAO
A GAO report says the Agriculture Department spends 4.7 million yearly on 13 overseas trade offices but has no long term strategy to promote US farm products abroad. Rep. Wise cites drift in policy while six offices function as de facto attache posts and many sites show limited market potential.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U.S
Bob Wise
General Accounting Office
Mr. Wise
D-W.va
House
Congress
USDA
Duane Acker
Foreign Agricultural Service
Soviet Union
GAO
Department
Dairy Board tests 17 dairy product prototypes for market potential
National Dairy Promotion and Research Board members tasted 17 prototypes developed with dairy farmer support. The group noted confidential items under licensing review and patenting, with owners including farmers potentially earning royalties to fund further research. Producers highlighted innovations from cheeses to beverages and shelf-stable desserts across multiple universities and states.
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National Dairy Promotion and Research Board
America
NDB
Bob Bursey
NDB Dairy Foods and Nutrition Research
Indiana Dairy Producer
California Polytechnic State University
NDB Board
Utah State University
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Susan G. Summers
Walkersville
National Ffa
Paul Gordon
Becky Mills
Gordon
Joy Titus
Mr. Kerr
Council of Northeast Farmers’ Cooperatives
James Jeffords
Joyce Bupp
Lancaster Farming
York County
Morris Jones
Saluda
S.C
Mr. Jones
Canada
Sandy Cove
Jennifer Dixon
Acker
National Dairy Board
Mittee
Harold Reiff
Utah
Reiff
Cornell University
Mississippi State University
South Dakota State University
University of Wisconsin
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