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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1994
Page
16
National Agriculture Week runs March 14 to 20 with National Agriculture Day on March 20. Information kits are available from Mark Bennett of the Agriculture Council of America at 927 15th Street NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20005 or by calling (202) 682-9200.
BMA will sponsor ten 1000 dollar scholarships for FFA members as part of expanded support to agriculture. Applications through BMA agents or local FFA advisers must be postmarked by February 15 and judged by the National FFA Foundation. Also noted is an upcoming PASA conference February 4–5 at the Nittany Lion Inn with talks on farming techniques, marketing, and farm financing.
Pearlie Reed, a 25 year SCS veteran and former Maryland conservationist, was appointed associate chief of the Soil Conservation Service by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy. Reed previously led Maryland and California programs and guided a USDA Drought Task Force during the western drought.
The Maryland State Grange announces five scholarships for 1994. Three $300 past master scholarships target agriculture or science majors at Maryland community colleges. Two $500 Edward F Holter scholarships fund agriculture students at the University of Maryland or its Institute of Applied Agriculture two-year program. Applications due April 1. contact Rodman Myers or listed fellows at Thurmont and nearby towns. A New Market Grange event will feature Duane Stone speaking on Confederate medicine at 7 p.m. January 26.
Frederick County Sheepbreeders Association members heard tips on the lamb market from Tom Wagner of Mount Airy Locker Co who stressed quality and 100 to 110 pound live lambs as ideal. Award given to Bill and Ann Ruppert. new officers elected. group to appear at Ag Week Mail Frederick Fair Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and Maryland State Fair.
Frederick County Pomona Grange will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday January 29 at Christ Reformed Church Middletown with Middletown Valley Grange hosting. Dick Diaz will discuss appointed school boards and Louise Snodgrass will speak on elected boards at 1 p.m. followed by a discussion.
Lynn Hoffman Extension agronomist at Penn State University will speak at Carroll County Extension Service Mid-Winter Farm Meetings on January 26 and 27 at the agriculture center. He is a national expert in soil tillage and crop management and will discuss soil compaction countermeasures and residue management to reduce erosion.
Howard County 4-H Clubs sponsor a model horse show for youths aged six to 18 at 1 p.m. Sunday February 6 in the 4-H building at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Entry is 2 dollars per child with 10 classes for Breyer and non Breyer models and ribbons awarded. For class list and details, call 410 313 2707.
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee elected officers and directors. Seated: Louise Ediger treasurer, Shirley Zimmerman president, Louise Stup vice president, Mary Poole director. Standing: Alice Wilcom director, Jeannie Beard director, Mary Garst recording secretary, Lisa Gaver corresponding secretary, Hattie Loy director, Jenny Rhoderick director, Evelyn Wilcom director. Directors not pictured include Peggy Garst, Denise Valentine, Sharon Keilholtz, Debbie Crum, Alice Stevens, Edyth Harshman, Anna Belle Moser, Jeannie Albaugh, Kitty Smith, Gladys Smith.
Frederick field office marks the 50th anniversary of the Soil Conservation Service with public awareness efforts and free guidance on algae in ponds, runoff, erosion, and pollution. Staff aid includes surveys, cost estimates, and plans for erosion control, forest and land use reviews, and classroom programs.
A dense schedule lists January 26 to February 20 events across Maryland and nearby states. Meetings include New Market Grange, Carroll County Extension mid winter sessions, and Frederick County 4 H Winter All Star. Larger gatherings feature the National Cattlemen’s Association, the 48th Annual NC Conservation Districts Conven tion, and the 38th Annual NOYF Awards Congress in Baltimore.
A new Frederick County dairy agent introduces himself after Ken Wisner’s retirement. He outlines aims for readers, notes non farmer audience, and promises producer and public oriented articles. He invites attendance at the Feb 9 Dairying Today program at Walkersville Fire Hall with details and a schedule.
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