Pulling Together MACS 2001 report highlights farmer aid and projects
The Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost Share Program MACS releases its 2001 annual report titled Pulling Together detailing best management practices pre funds to protect water quality wildlife habitat and comply with environmental requirements. Farmers completed over 3400 conservation projects with 2.6 million dollars in MACS assistance. A barn meeting on Greencastle Pike in Hagerstown features Dr Jeff Brose of Monsanto and Dr Matt Jager discussing dairy farming profitability and cow care with lunch and registrations available.
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Maryland
MACS
meLas
Cathy Wiles
Greencastle Pike
Jeff Brose
Monsanto
Matt Jager
Mid-Marylane
Brad
Exam and recertification offered for private pesticide applicators
Frederick County Maryland Cooperative Extension announces a training session for the private pesticide applicator certification exam. The class runs 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday March 6 at Montevue Lane location and a recertification class 1 to 2 p.m. the same day. The exam date is Wednesday March 15 at the same site. Classes are free and required for license renewal every three years. Call 302 SBL-IS7E for information.
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Frederick County
Monlevue Lane
Farm Safety conference led by Charles and Jane Smith hosts FS4K event
Locals attend a safety workshop at the Farm Safety 4 Just Kids leadership conference titled Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future. The March 15 16 event in Jefferson features FS4K resources training, displays, and chapter involvement. Full registration is 43 dollars and registration contacts are listed.
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Charles and
Jane Smith
Jefferson
National Farm Safety 4
Gett
Paria Burau
Rurslan
Marc
Mebbie Slusher
Maryland Brown Swiss Breeders Association Meeting Planned
Brown Swiss breeders gather for the Maryland Brown Swiss Breeders Association meeting at New Midweay Line Hall Friday March 22 at 7 pm Registration closes March 16. The program includes breeder recognition production awards and Bellringer designations followed by a meal and business session. Contact Matella Moleswartit for details and registration.
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Midweay Line
la Register
Mateia Moleswartit Sottf
Rural conference on diversifying natural resource businesses
A rural conference will start at 8 30 a m Saturday the 16th at the Adams County Cooperative Extension Office Gettysburg Pa to explore income options in aquaculture beekeeping berry growing agroforestry and related farms. Preregistration is required contact Steven Bopush at 707 201 226 for details.
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Adams County Cooperative Extension Office
Gettysburg
Steven Bopush
Ruuitlure
Maryland plan writing workshops announced across counties
The Maryland Department of Agriculture schedules nutrient management plan workshops in Prince George's County on March 20 and 27 28 in western Maryland and on April 3 4 on the Eastern Shore. The sessions aid beginners and teach use of nutrient management software. To register call 410 831 559.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
Aps
Prince George’s
Maryland
Call sale slated near Westminster at county Ag Center
Informational notice announces a call sale at the Weres urroll County Ag Center in Westminster with a request to contact Dow Dell at the provided telephone number for more information or a catalog.
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Wll Continity
Lilerts
Weresurroll County Ag Center
Westminster
Dow Dell al
Ay, Ming
Soil committee to meet and adoption event details
The State Soil Conservation Committee meets at 9 30 a m on Thursday March 21 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis to discuss soil conservation and water quality policy. An adoption preview is set for 7 pm Friday March 22 at Diamond 7 Ranch in Dillsburg Pa with bids starting at 125 dollars. Contact Louise Lawrence at 410 84 9863 for air information.
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State Soil Conservation Committee
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Ammapolis
Louise Liawrence
Tod
Diamond 7
Areng
Dillsburg
Ford Tod P
Maryland Agriculture Events Calendar Snapshot
Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee meeting in Annapolis February 21 to 23. 17th New York Farm Show in New York March 4. Commodity Classic at Opryland, Nashville. Frederick area farm events February 28 to March 3 plus cattle industry gatherings and private applicator certification training at Frederick facilities. Other entries include Jersey cattle meeting in Woodsboro and Christian fellowship outreach in Westminster.
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Annapolis
New York
Opryland
Nashville
Tenn
Frederick Tayrie Mall
Frederick
Heaven
Greencastle Pike
Hagerstown
Maryland
Moor Points
Sheraton
Maryland Jersey
Woodsbar
Woorsboro
Fellowship of Christian Fathers Outreach
Westminster
Jeffreson Ruri Effeesen
Mantovue Lane
Prederick
Itm
Nace
Pasture Renovation and Overseeding Guide
Renovation or overseeding with minimum tillage can work from late winter to early spring Feb 13 to April 1 with soil testing, proper mowing, and careful seedbed prep. Methods include tillage, grain drill, or broadcasting seed, then grazing lightly to aid seed establishment, while avoiding deep sowing and excessive nitrogen early.
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Brest
Mars
Sys- Jem
Use & Mib Tire
Kentucky
Daylilies and seedlings offered by soil districts attract buyers
Naturescaping tips highlight low maintenance daylilies and sun loving perennials. The Catoctin and Precinct Soil Conservation Districts present freshly dug cultivars and named daylily stock plus apple, cherry and peach seedlings and three year evergreen saplings. Orders run through March 1 with pickup details forthcoming and district offices open for information.
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Sandurchy
Wny
Nuitore
Rnit
Aptis
Aiden Furan
Maryland grain board funds grants for research and market growth
The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board allocates checkoff funds for research education and market development. Board member Drew Stabler notes funding varies yearly with market prices yields. Virginia Tech barley and ethanol plant studies receive support along with education programs for schoolchildren and joint industry marketing efforts.
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Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board
MGPUB
Drew Stabler
Montgomery County
Virginia Tech
Maryland
Dannie
Tenaycon Mgypur
St. Mary's County
Eey
U.S. Wins Big Over Canadian Wheat Board in Trade Action
The United States government and industry groups celebrate a Section 301 ruling against the Canadian Wheat Board. North Dakota Wheat Commission and U S Wheat Associates hail the decision as ending CWB monopolistic pricing that harmed U S wheat farmers. Officials promise continued action to protect fair market competition and free trade.
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Nescind
U.S
Congress
Gary Beagles
National Association of Wheat Growers
UST
Canadians Wheat Board
von Tiel
Broyles
North Dakota Wheat Commission
North Dakota
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