Chesapeake Bay Animal Waste Memorandum Agreement
Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania sign a memorandum of understanding creating the Chesapeake Bay Program Animal Waste Distribution and Use Technology. The MOU outlines state program requirements and the transfer and destination of animal waste among the three states. For more information contact Christopher Conner at 410-267-5758.
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Virgyna
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Chesapeake Bay
Ise
Desaprakebay Net Press
Hom
Christopher Conner
Crop list shows pest protection and Bi crops benefits
A crop list highlights use against insect pests and soil microbes, noting Bi crops safety and significant economic, environmental, and agricultural benefits. For more information, call 314-694-7002.
Maryland agriculture dinner announced by secretary Wirts
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Henry Wirts announced the Annual Dinner to be held Thursday February 1 at an Avenue in Glen Burnie. Reservations are due by Friday January 12. For details contact Gilbert Bowling at 410 841.
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Secretary of Agriculture
Henry Wirts
At 'S Avenue
Glen Burn
Ter Ales Et Beate
Spe
Rani Rebel
Gilbert Bowling
Soil conservationists to meet in Frederick district
The board of supervisors of the Catoctin Soil Conservation District will hold a monthly meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday January 16. The Frederick Soil Conservation District will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday January 18. Both gatherings occur in the district conference room at 92 Thomas Johnson Cave Frederick. For more information, call 301-695-2803.
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Board of Supervisors
Catoctin
Holstein Dance Set by Frederick County Association
The Annual Frederick County Holstein Association Dance runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday February 3 at the Walkersville Fire Hall with Phantom Shadow providing music. Tickets are 10 dollars in advance until January 21 and 12 dollars at the door. For more information contact Jim or Lisa Alen at 301 834.
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Frederick County Holstein Association
Walkersville Fire Hall
Phantom Shadow
Jim
Lisa Alen
Pennsylvania and national farm events calendar notes
Agriculture calendar lists major events from January including the 85th Pennsylvania Farm Show at the Farm Show Complex Harrisburg January 6 to 11, the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting in Orlando January 7 to 10, the National Western Stock Show in Denver January 9 to 13, the Farming for Profit and Stewardship Conference in Hagerstown January 12 to 13, and the Catoctin Soil Conservation District meeting in Frederick January 16 at 9 am at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
Orange County
Rosen Centre
Orlando
Fla
Denver
Colo
Ramada Inn
Hagerstown
Catoctin
Grazing Boosts Dairy Farm Profits Through Labor Savings
Over five years, the author promotes grazing to raise profits on dairy farms. Cow costs are similar for confinement and grazing groups at 88 and 91 cents per hundredweight, with major costs in labor 21 cents health and repairs 19 cents and rent 16 cents per cwt. Grazing reduces labor, favored by small family operations and cooperative extension aims to share research-based guidance.
Organic farmers find risk and reward in two week downpour
Two area organic farmers discuss volatile prices for organic hay and stock, noting last year's higher bales value. Mr Maravell, seen finishing up on a flatbed, recalls a varied career at the White House and Egypt aid. He says organic farming incurs more risk and labor but can profit with quality, as certification began in 1991 in Maryland.
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Maravell
Slaravell
White House
Corriors
King Tut
United States
National Federal Counc
Maryland
Barrel racing beats rodeo for excitement and space
Ms Free prefers rodeo arenas for the thrill but notes NBHA barrel events require a standard pen size and fixed barrel spacing. She races SaltStar in varied pens with no barrel knockdowns in four comps, breeds more horses, and hopes to bring rodeo to the Great Frederick Fair, highlighting local interest in cowboys and cowgirls.
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NBHA
SaltStar
Ms Free
Ms. Free
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