Nominees Sought for Governors Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Maryland Department of Agriculture invites county communities to nominate individuals for the Governors Agriculture Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by Tuesday Sept 4. Forms are available from MDA or county extension offices. Past honorees include 22 farm families from 13 counties recognized for leadership, innovation, and community service in agriculture. For forms and information call 410-841 SY or 501 694 1594 or visit warwinda state md us.
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Maryland Department of Agriulture
MDA
Governors Agriculture Hall of Fame
Warwinda State
Maryland firms join Philadelphia Fancy Food Buying Mission
Four dozen Latin American and Caribbean buyers met three Maryland companies in Philadelphia for a Fancy Food Buying Mission sponsored by Mid Atlantic Service. Food Purity Products and Boordy Wine representatives received direct buyer feedback on export potential and market opportunities. For more information call 410 841 5881.
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Peirgiectrantiias
Tenn
Che-Ap
Dice
Maryland
Philadelphia
Aris
Mid-Allan
Pasture Walk Planned at Wet Meadows Farm July 14
Frederck County pasture walk set for Thursday July 14 from 104 m to noon at Wet Meadows Farm on East Grimes Road in pentane Cearage feet Wilash dike ak x he pasture w. The 50 cow Holstein Jersey dairy herd and 90 acre farm are in permanent pasture. Participants will vote the single sided portion. Contact Stan Fultz at 301-631-3578 for details.
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Frederck County
Wet Meadows
East Grimes Road
Pentane Cearage
Stan Fultz
Fellowship of Christian Farmers Picnic and Barn Event
The Fellowship of Christian Farmers invites the public to two events at the Lippy farm Hampstead on South Houcksville Road. Gather 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday for walking stick ministry activities and a picnic with rides, face painting, and meals provided. Reservations due by Monday July 23. Contact John Mike Wilson Vernon or Roland for details.
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Fellowship of Christian Farmers
Lippy Barn
South Houcksville Road
Hampstead
Lippy Farm
John Mike
Wilson
Vernon
Roland
Dairy Princess Contest Set For July 26 Event
The Maryland Dairy Princess contest will be held July 26 at the Holiday Inn. A reception and coronation program are planned as past dairy princesses are invited to attend. For more information call 301-898-0736.
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Maryland
USDA extends grant deadline for producer owned processing plants
The USDA extended the second round deadline to Friday July 27 for grants supporting producer owned value added processing ventures. Round one allocated nearly 10 million across 28 grants in June, with 5 million left to set up the Jeres Resource Center and 10 million more for round two. For information, call 302-697-4324 or visit werw.turtey.usda pov/rbs/coops/vadehim.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Jeres
Turtey
Usda Pov
Vadehim
Carroll County Fair Opens With Exhibits And Livestock
The 104th Carroll County 4 H and FFA Fair runs from 8 a m to 10 p m Saturday at a local fairground. Admission and parking are free with country style cooking, a petting barn and livestock exhibits featured. For more information call 410 348 FAIR.
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Carroll County
Satietny Ha Fay
Alig
Pres Yancurtirag Heigl Shia Minster
Howard County Fair Slated for Weekend Event
The 36th annual Howard County Fair is scheduled for the upcoming Saturday and Sunday. Organizers highlight parish exhibits, livestock shows, and prize contests as key attractions for locals and visitors.
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Howard County
Conservationists to meet for soil and water policy session
The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in conjunction with the Wye Field Day at the Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown. The open meeting will cover soil conservation, water quality programs, and policy development with Louise L as contact.
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State Soil Conservation Committee
Te Wye Research and Education Center
Queenstown
Louise L
Nutrient Management Certification Exam Scheduled in Maryland
Nutrient exam scheduled for Friday August 3 invites nursery personnel farmers and other professionals to apply. State approved program details available from contact Mike Webster at 410 841 5959 for information and application.
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Maryland
Tom Te FE
Mike Webster
Maryland institute accepts applications for fall horticulture programs
The University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture invites students to apply for the fall semester in ornamental horticulture landscape management turfgrass management and equine business. Applications are due by Wednesday August 15 and fall classes begin that Wednesday. For more information call 301-405-4686 or visit iaa.umd.edu
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University of Maryland
Institute of Applied Agriculture
Iaa
Umdedu
Ice Cream Month and Rising Premium Ice Cream Sales
The piece notes a growing presence of homemade and premium ice cream as shops proliferate across counties and states including New York and Maryland. It mentions an increase in ice cream sales and references July as National Ice Cream Month encouraging purchases like half gallons.
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Ithaca
N.Y
Frederick County Agri business Golf Tournament Planned
The Frederick County Agri business Association Apanal Golf Tournament is set for Friday July 27 at Gide Grand Prize for a bole in ome track sponsored by Middletown Chevrolet Pontiac. Entry fee 220 per foursome includes four pulled pork barbecues tee sign sponsorship 100. For more information contact Jobe Stump or Tom Leach.
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Frederick County Agri-business Association
Apanal
Middletown Chevrolet-Pontiac
Jobe Stump
Frank Blank
Tim Phillips
Tom Leach
John Falkenstein
Clyde Cram
Frederick County Farm Bureau Little Farmer Contest at Picnic
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Picnic will be held Wednesday July 25 at Mount Tabor Park Rocky Ridge. Children ages 5 to 10 may enter the Little Farmer Contest before the picnic with registration at 10 30 a m and contest at 11 a m.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Mount Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Fana Bureau
Connor Fogle
Carissa Doody
Farm Bureau
Third Annual Maryland Commodity Classic Held in Queen Annes
Agricultural calendar items list events and meetings hosted by county and state farm bureaus and 4-H groups. Activities include farm days at Cedar Meadow Farm and Mount Tabor Park, a show at North Fork School, and a commodity classic at Queen Annes with dates July 10 to 26. Multiple locations cited: Green Valley Road, 10530. Thomas Johnson Drive. Cedar Meadow Farm, Hlwood Pa. Participants include Mary think Schoning, Mount Tabor Park organizers, and county Farm Bureau presidents.
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Ee Ncey Agate
Warne
Bate of the
Frederick Soill Meeting
Thomas Johnson Drive
Predenck
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