Frederick County Farm Preservation Program Expands for 1998
The Frederick County critical farms program enters its fourth year starting July 1 or when funds are available to preserve farmland. It enables a full time farmer to obtain farmland during transfers by county purchase of options at 75 percent of appraised value with $250,000 allocated for 1998. Eligibility requires a sale contract or recent purchase and compliance with Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program rules. For info call Tim Blaser at 301 694 2513.
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Frederick County
Board of County Commissioners
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Program
Tim Blaser
Carroll County Fair marks 100th year celebration
The Carroll County Fair runs July 26 to August 2 at the Westminster agriculture center with adult exhibitors for the first time since 1949. Alumni from 4-H and FFA, Extension homemakers, and other members may enter showmanship, livestock, horses, rabbits, dogs, and indoor heritage crafts. Centennial ribbons replace premiums. Pre-registration required. calls for volunteers and fair memorabilia by July 18.
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Carroll County
Agriculture Center
Westminster
FFA
Memory Lane
Grange
Taneytown Fair
Ohler’s Grove
Nancy Ogletree
Grange to Host Friendship Night at Thurmont Grange
New Market Grange members invite Thurmont Grange to join in a friendship night at 7 p m on Wednesday June 25. A covered dish supper will be followed by a lecturer's program and homemade ice cream in celebration of June Dairy Month.
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New Market Grange
Thurmont Grange
Maryland Agriculture Calendar June to September events
A dated schedule lists Agriculture and 4-H activities across Maryland from June through September. It includes conferences, fairs, camps, conventions, field days, and community events hosted by Frederick County 4-H, Maryland Farm Bureau, Holstein and Angus associations, and other agricultural organizations, with locations in Frederick, Sharpsburg, Westminster, Gaithersburg, and nearby counties. The calendar highlights major gatherings such as the National Holstein Convention in Grand Rapids and the Maryland State Fair.
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College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of Maryland
College Park
Frederick County
Frederick
Maryland
Frederick County Ae Bureau
Baltimore
Cleveland
Ohio
Washington County Agriculture Center
Sharpsburg
Jefferson Community Center
Montgomery County Farm Bureau
Central Maryland
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Friendship
Perry
Ballenger Grange
Frederick Montgomery
Glade Valley Golf Club
Carroll County
FFA Fair
Westminster
Managing tall fescue pasture problems for livestock
Review of tall fescue pasture issues linked to endophyte infection. Discusses four disorders including foot disease and summer slump, factors affecting toxicity, and long term renovation versus partial management to minimize toxin exposure. Recommends targeted renovation and feeding adjustments for infected pastures.
Frederick County soil survey advances in Middletown Valley region
The 1960 Frederick County Soil Survey expands from agricultural focus to deeper soil analysis for urban needs. It will map soils with photobase precision, overlay soils with roads streams floodplains and parcels, aiding land use planning and conservation efforts. For details contact Catoctin and Frederick Conservation Districts at 92 Johnson Drive Frederick or call (301) 695-2803.
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Frederick County Soil Survey
Middletown Valley
Catoctin Mountains
Frederick
Soil Survey
Frederick County
Catoctin and
Thomas Johnson Drive
Suite
Call
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