Regional pesticide council and boards meet in Annapolis
Governor's Pesticide Council convenes 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday January 22 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis to review the 1996 pesticide data report and 1994 statistics, discuss integrated pest management in schools and a proposed notification regulation with sign‑up contact Mary Ellen Setting at (410) 841-5716 to present comments. The Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners meets 9 a.m. Thursday January 23 in the department conference room, and the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees meets 9 a.m. Wednesday January 29 in the first floor conference room to discuss district petitions, amendments and policy issues.
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Governor's
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Mary Ellen
Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees
Stable board to gather in Annapolis on Thursday
The Maryland Board of Inspection of Horse Riding Stables will meet at 10am on Thursday February 13 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis to discuss regulatory matters and facility standards.
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Maryland Board of Inspection of
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Young cooperators spring conference opens applications
Maryland and Virginia Mik Producers Cooperative Association invites young cooperators ages 20 to 40 to its annual spring conference in Gettysburg Pennsylvania from March 4 to 6. The program offers education leadership and fellowship with a farm tour and a potential contest leading to representation at National Milk Producers Federation meetings. Applications due February 7 and contest entries by January 31. call (703) 742-6300 for details.
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Maryland
Virginia
Mik Producers Cooperative Association
Gettysburg
National Milk Producers Federation
National Institute On Cooperative Education
Atlantic Day Cooperative
Frederick Grange to Host Dr Jack Dale Talk
Frederick County Pomona Grange invites the public to a 1 pm Saturday January 25 program at Faith United Church of Christ Opposumtown Pike featuring Dr Jack Dale superintendent of Frederick County Public Schools. His topic is The Future of the Frederick County Public Schools and Initiative Programs and Budget. A 10 am business meeting precedes the program.
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Jack Dale
Frederick County
Pomona Grange
Faith United Church of Christ
Opposumtown Pike
Agriculture calendar shows multiple county meetings and events
A sequence of dates lists Grange and Soil Conservation District meetings, farm and leadership workshops, trade and association conventions, and agricultural programs across Frederick Carroll Washington and surrounding areas. Notable items include the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Convention in Kansas City and the Maryland Farm Bureau Young Farmer Day in Annapolis, with venues ranging from district conference rooms to state hotel venues and fairgrounds.
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Ballenger Grange
Catoctin Soul Conservation District
Frederck
Frederick
Washington, DC
Frederick County
Faith United Church of Christ
Charlesville
Maryland Association of Sol Conservation Districts
Wyndham Gardens
Annapolis
Carroll County
National Cattlemen’. Beef Association
Kansas City
Maryland Farm Bureau
Young Farmer
Walkersville
National Association of Conservation Districts
Mount Ary Saddle Pass
Main Street
Mount Aury
Walkersville Fire Hall
Michael's Eighth Avenue
Glen Burnie
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
American Farm Bureau Federation
Young Farmers and Ranchers
Denver
Francis Scott Key
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Hershey Pa
Six Catoctin FFA members start PALS program visit
Six Catoctin FFA members Jessica Troxell Christina Hurley Shaun Shriner Jamie Hertel Rachel McFerren and Amanda Valentine recently began the chapters PALS program with a trip to Thurmont Elementary School. They assisted Miss Stambaughs third grade class in making potato figures and guided younger students in the potato project.
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Catoctin Ffa
Thurmont
Jessica Troxell
Christina Hurley
Shaun Shriner
Jamie Hertel
Rachel McFerren
Amanda Valentine
Miss Stambaugh
Jessea Troxell
USDA vows to root out pockets of discrimination
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman said USDA will stamp out pockets of discrimination against blacks, other minorities and women while defending the absence of a nationwide pattern. He noted 875 backlogged claims and ongoing lawsuits, following meetings in the South. Rep. Maxine Waters urged suspending certain Farm Service Agency appointments to craft a uniform plan.
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Washington
Martin Luther King Jr
Agriculture
Dan Glickman
Glekman
Glickman
Kansas
South
Agriculture Department
USDA
Gliekman
National Press Club
Maxine Waters
Congressional Black Caucus
Clinton
Farm Service Agency
Winter meeting to be held in Frederick County
The 1997 Frederick County Winter Meeting happens February 4 from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m at Walkersville Fire Hall. Registration at 8 30 a m with a four dollar fee includes lunch. The first two hours earn recertification credit for Maryland Private Applicator Licenses and cover pesticide handling, drift control, and pest reviews.
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Frederick County
Walkersville
Maryland
MDA
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Frank Coale
University of Maryland
Local conservation districts coordinate natural resource protection
Community driven effort links state federal and private resources to conserve water quality soils and wildlife. Since the 1930s Dust Bowl era districts act locally guided by elected or appointed boards. They tackle erosion nonpoint pollution groundwater wetlands urban land use and rural development with technical aid from government. For more information contact Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts Frederick MD.
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Widlife Shelter
Catoctin
Frederick Son
Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick
Fairgrounds expansion unlikely despite demand in Timonium
Timonium officials dismiss expansion of Maryland State Fairgrounds despite a study predicting 2300000 annual operating profit and 975 million in new activity. Officials cite competition with the expanded Baltimore Convention Center and warn a city county clash could hurt shows while private funds remain scarce and booking dates falter downtown.
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Timonium
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Baltimore County
Baltimore Convention Center
Bruce Hoffman
Maryland Stadium Authority
Festival Hall
Convention Center
Timonum
Fairgrounds
Baltimore
Richard Kohles
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Stanley Fultz
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Catoctin/Frederick Soil Conservation District
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Cow Palace
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