Frederick County 4H camps seek youth volunteers
The Frederick County 4H Youth Development Program has two ACA accredited camping sessions open to all youth aged 8 to 13, July 7–11 for ages 8–10 and July 14–18 for ages 11–13. Registration at the Frederick County Cooperative Extension Service or by calling (301) 694-1594. The Farm Bureau also sponsors Safety Camp 4 Just Kids on June 24–25 at the 4H Camp, with timed activities from 5 p.m. registration to a full safety program and certificates.
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Frederick County
American Camping Association
Frederick County Farm Bureau
World Angus Forum scheduled in Sydney in Oct
Leaders of the Angus industry gather in Sydney October 27 to 29 for the 7th World Angus Forum led by American Angus Association President Bill Wilson of Cloverdale Indiana. Topics cover global beef industry and high quality beef for Asian markets.
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Australia
American Angus Association
Bill Wilson
Cloverdale
Ind
Australian
Angus Society
Great Barrier Reef
Ayers Rock
Red
New Zealand
World Forum
Angus.org
Little farmer and farmerette contest sought in Rocky Ridge
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women seek contestants for the little farmer and little farmerette pageant at Mount Tabor Park Rocky Ridge at 10 30 a m on Wednesday July 23. Children must be kindergarten or younger and a child of a current Farm Bureau member. For details contact Jenny Roderick at 301 829 0856.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
Mount Tabor Park
Rocky Ridge
Farm Bureau
Jenny Roderick
Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Schedule Set
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet at 9 30 a m on Wednesday June 18 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis to discuss agency matters.
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Maryland Agricultural Commission
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Days End Farm Horse Rescue Open House Set for June 28
The 7th annual Days End Farm Horse Rescue Open House runs 11 am to 6 pm on Saturday June 28 at 15856 Frederick Road Lisbon. Activities include pony rides face painting tours hair braiding massage and a food and beverage concession. Cross Tie Walker performs. Admission 5 per family 2 per adult 1 per child under 12 under six free. Donations are tax deductible. Call 301 854 5037 for details.
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Frederick Road
Lisbon
Cross Tie Walker
Grange to Meet Agriculture Chairman Arrington and Guests
New Market Grange will host a meeting at 7 30 p m on Wednesday June 11 with Agriculture Committee Chairman Richard Arrington his son J W and video presenter Mark Twadell. Students filmed dairy industry aspects for a video The Urbanization of Agriculture which will be shown along with the main program. Lavinia McGolerick Women s Activities Director will run the annual cookie party bread and candy contest. Members will bring bingo prizes for a local nursing home.
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Agriculture Committee
Richard Arrington
J.W
Mark Twadell
New Market Grange
Lavinia McGolerick
Battle of the Beast Rodeo Draws 3000 at J Bar W Ranch
More than 3,000 attendees packed the J Bar W Ranch near Libertytown for the Battle of the Beast rodeo on Saturday. Rodeo clown Aaron Adams of Texas distracts a bucking bull that tossed Randy McKay of New York. Clint Vickers of Florida clings to Snake Eyes and local rider John Harrison of Woodbine delivers a strong ride but fails to qualify.
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J Bar W Ranch
Libertytown
Aaron Adams
Texas
Randy McKay
New York
Clint Vickers
Florida
Snake Eyes
John Harrison
Woodbine
Positive motivation of farm employees
Stan Fultz and I explore ways to boost agricultural labor by training outsiders to work on farms and upgrading current staff skills. Emphasizes safe facilities, fair pay, clear job roles, regular praise, performance reviews, and involving workers in farm decisions to improve retention and productivity.
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Stan Fultz
Frederick
Maryland Farmers Promote Voluntary Nutrient Management Program
Maryland farmers are urged to continue voluntary participation in the Maryland Nutrient Management Program to protect cropland and support Bay restoration. Secretary Lewis R. Riley cites savings from certified consultants and advises contacting the Maryland Department of Agriculture or local conservation districts to start a plan and keep the program voluntary.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland
Lewis R. Riley
MDA
Catoctin
Frederick
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