Universities urged to take global bite in food aid
University of Maryland leaders urge land grant universities to expand international roles in research teaching and extension to combat world hunger. They stress raising food production and equitable distribution, expanding aid programs under Title XII, and shaping education to curb population growth.
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Earl H. Brown
College of Agriculture
University of Maryland In
College Park
Brown
U.S. Agency For International Development
United Nations Development Program
Food and Agriculture Organization
University of Maryland
Sri Lanka
Egypt
Cairo
Assait
Maryland
Central University of Venezuela
Beijing University
Academy of Science
Anhui
People's Republic of China
Board For International Food and Agricultural Development
BIFAD
John S. Toll
John R. Moore
Division of Agricultural and Life Science
Moore
Reagan
Lniversity of Maryland
John §. Toll
Division of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Manure Fertility Value Shapes Dairy Investment Decisions
Dairy farming seen as materials handling now emphasizes manure fertility value for budgeting manure systems. Studies show wide variation in nitrogen, phosphate, and potash content, with potential 1000 gallon values from about 4 to 21 dollars. Better analysis and consistent handling are urged to justify new facilities.
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Maine
Fresh dairy manure characteristics meeting notice
Extension Office conference room hosts a 7 p.m. beef and dairy briefing focusing on fresh dairy manure characteristics. The meeting promotes agricultural welfare with attendance expected from local farmers and extension staff.
Capitol Young Cooperators Hold Winter Meeting
The Capitol Milk Young Cooperators held their winter meeting led by President David Montgomery. Marie and Larry Smith read their winning essay for a trip to the National Milk Producers convention in Miami, Heflin elected Region I Vice President. April events include a covered-dish dinner with William Kaiser, a bake sale for agricultural projects, and new officers Larry Cook president and Jack Heflin vice president.
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Capitol Milk Young Cooperators
David Montgomery
Marie
Larry Smith
Milk Producers’ Convention
Miami
Flo
Jack
Anna Heflin
Heflin
Huot Valley Inn
Capitol Young Cooperators
Gues
William Kaiser
Larry Cook
Michelle
Jack Heflin
Anna
Thurmont Grange marks 35th anniversary celebration
Thurmont Grange No. 409 celebrated its 35th anniversary at Mountaingate Family Restaurant in Thurmont with about 90 members and guests attending. The event honored seven active charter members and past Masters, recognized longtime contributors, and featured a deaf sign singing lesson with Kathy Jenkins teaching "Row Row Your Boat" and "This Land Is Your Land."
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Thurmont Grange No. 409
Mountaingate
Thurmont
Thurmont Grane
Grange
Thurmont Public
Catoctin
Emmitsburg
Mary Jeane Bittner
Lester Bittner
Martha Favorite
Lola Zentz
Charties Myers
Helen Myers
Myrtie Fox
Mae Moser
Thurmont Grange
George L. Moser
Rodman Myers
Lester Moser
Harold Late
James E. Moser
Joe Moser
James Royer
Alan Brauer Sr
Kathy Jenkins
Kathy
FIP Reforestation Prospects Highlight Timber Growth
The Forestry Incentives Program run by USDA ASC reports reforestation and woodland improvements totaling over 1.9 million acres nationwide, with Maryland showing 2,798 acres aided by $107,202 in 1980 cost-share payments. The program aids private non industrial landowners by sharing forestry costs and providing technical help via state foresters to boost sawtimber production and environmental benefits.
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Forestry
FIP
USDA
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
Stuart C. Peterson
Maryland
ASC
U.S. Forest Service
Peterson
Mary
ASCS
4-H Night with the Blast Tickets On Sale
Howard County 4-H Office offers $5 upper concourse tickets for $3 to the St. Louis Steamers game on Sunday March 8 at 7 05 p m. Mail checks for desired ticket quantity to the Howard County 4 H Clubs. For details call 997 7878. All are welcome.
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Howard County
St. Louis
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Cheryl Myers
Roger Trowell
Mar Moser Deft
Women’s Activities
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Sothern
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