Frederick County Farm Bureau Spring Luncheon and Local Dance
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women plan a 12 30 p.m. luncheon on Tuesday April 16 at New Midway Fire Hall featuring Steve Engle with Dusty and Company and George Brachey. Tickets are 7.50 with Mary Jane Roop or committee members handling sales. A later March 9 dance at 3702 Basford Road Frederick will raise funds for the 4 H Camp and Activities Center. music by the Country Caravans, BYOB available, public event, tickets and reservations via two phone numbers.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
New Midway Fire Hall
Steve Engle
Dusty and Company
George Brachey
Mary Jane Roop
Louise Ediger
Alice Wilcom
Mary Murphy
Lisa Gaver
Frederick County
Basford Road
Frederick
Maryland Shorthorn Association Set Meeting Time and Dinner
The Maryland Shorthorn Association will meet at 6 30 p m Saturday March 16 at Poplar United Methodist Church. A business meeting will follow dinner with committee reports 1991 plans discussed and election of officers and directors. Officers terms expire. Dinner costs 8 for adults 6 for children six to 10. Reservations to Marjie Eyler at 829 1449.
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Maryland Shorthorn Association
Poplar United Methodist Church
Marjie Eyler
Frederick Wins Region 3 FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest
Frederick FFA took first place at the Region 3 Parliamentary Procedure contest hosted at Frederick High School with four teams. Walkersville was runner up, Catoctin took third, and Singapore fourth. Frederick’s team members included Tara Oden, Seth Burrier, Hope Burrier, Glenda Kreimer, Edward O’Hara, Heather Beggarly, Ann Stitely, and advisers. Frederick and Walkersville advance to the state convention in June.
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Frederick High School
Frederick Ffa
Walkersville
Catoctin
Singapore
Frederick
Tara Oden
Seth Burrier
Hope Burrier
Glenda Kreimer
Edward O'Hara
Heather Beggarly
Ann Stitely
Income workshop on rural resources offered in April
A Saturday workshop from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. on April 6 at Allegany Community College Cumberland covers income opportunities from renewable natural resources. Sponsored by Cooperative Extension Services Maryland Pennsylvania West Virginia Small Business Development Center and Maryland Tree Farm Committee the $6 per person fee includes lunch and materials. Pre registration is required by calling 724 3320 or the local extension office.
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Allegany Community College
Cumberland
Cooperative Extension Services
Maryland
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Small Business Development Center
Maryland Tree Farm Committee
Jonathan Kays
Howard County Winter Agriculture Day Set for March 14
The Howard County Winter Agriculture Day will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 14, at St. James Church on Md 99 near Md 32. Topic areas include farm bill effects, nitrogen fertilizer recommendations, and soil nitrate testing. Pre-register by March 1 at 465-3180. Lunch is $7.50.
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Howard County
St. James Church
MD. 99
MD. 32
Ag scholarship endowment announced by American Cooperative Services Ltd
American Cooperative Services Ltd announces a $5,000 agriculture scholarship endowment aimed at helping family farmers and ranchers. Executive VP Anthony Ball Sr notes the moral obligation to support deserving students pursuing education in agriculture through colleges, universities, or trade schools with applications due by August 1.
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American Cooperative Services Ltd
Anthony Ball Sr
P.O. Box
Murray
Utah
Soil and Water Stewardship Week Observance Promoted
Howard Soil Conservation District urges local churches and groups to join the nationwide Soil and Water Stewardship Week, April 28 to May 5. Up to 250 church bulletin inserts are free under the "As You Sow" theme, with paid options for children's lessons and activities. Orders due by March 12. Call 465-3180 or visit 9025 Chevrolet Drive Suite J Ellicott City.
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Howard
Chevrolet Drive
Suite J
Ellicott City
Farm Credit Bank of Baltimore reports record loan volume
The Farm Credit Bank of Baltimore and 17 affiliated associations posted a 1990 net income of 17.3 million on a 3.1 billion loan portfolio. Net interest income rose to 81.1 million, up 13.2 million from 1989, as margins and lending activity improved.
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Farm Credit Bank of Baltimore
Maryland Agricultural Commission Meeting Date Set
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will meet at 9 30 a m Wednesday March 13 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. Agenda includes commodity reports 1991 legislation and a report on agricultural education.
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Maryland Agricultural Commission
Maryland Department Agriculture
Annapolis
Frederick FFA Alumni elects new officers and plans dance
The Frederick FFA Alumni elected Angela Page president and Dale Tressler first vice president. John Ridgley, Susan Mort, and Scott Page were named second vice president, treasurer, and secretary. They scheduled a St. Patrick's Day Dance from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday March 16 at the Woodsboro Fire Hall with music by Rick Holly and Friends.
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Frederick Ffa
Angela Page
Dale Tressler
John Ridgley
Susan Mort
Scott Page
Woodsboro
Rick Holly and
Friends
Alfalfa Management Meeting Set Across Six Counties
An alfalfa management meeting occurs at 9 30 a m on Wednesday March 13 at the New Midway Fire Hall for producers in Frederick Carroll Montgomery Howard Baltimore and Washington counties. Dr John Baylor of University Park Pa speaks on market fund economics followed by Dr Sam Stratton of Forage Farm Research Cooperative Indiana on pest resistant high yield alfalfa. A panel led by Dr Lester Waugh of the University of Maryland covers planting fertility harvesting storage and feeding with later discussion on insects diseases and weed control.
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New Midway Fire Hall
Frederick
Carroll
Montgomery
Howard
Baltimore
Washington
John Baylor
University Park
Sam Stratton
Indiana
Lester Waugh
University of Maryland
Agriculture calendar list of 1991 events in Maryland
The Frederick News-Post Ag Calendar lists 1991 farming events with dates and venues across Maryland. March items include meetings for the Maryland Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Holstein and Cattle Industry conventions, various breed associations, and open houses, with deadlines and contact notes for participation.
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Frederick
Reducing Household Pollutants To Protect The Chesapeake Bay
A Frederick County guide to cutting pollution emphasizes household chemicals. Read labels store in original containers use low phosphate detergents avoid dumping oil and antifreeze dispose of unwanted chemicals in sanitary landfills or oil recycling programs contact Soil Conservation District for more information.
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Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Bay
Frederick County
Soil Conservation District Office
Baltimore National Pike
COW license plates spark mixed reactions in Cincinnati
In 1991 Ohio plates issued at Cincinnati’s downtown registrar spell COW with three digits. Recipients joke about the nickname while officials note computer randomization and a list of 213 forbidden combos. plates are printed at Lebanon Correctional Institution.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Webster
Larry Brown
Denise Steele
Skinner
Lebanon Correctional Institution
Maryland Seeks 21st Century Agriculture Education Reform
Del. George H. Littrell Jr. chaired a task force under State Superintendent Dr. Joseph L. Schilling and Gov. Schaefer. The Long Range Plan for Education in Agriculture calls for broader agriculture literacy, a skilled labor pipeline, and consistent high quality programs from kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Del
George H. Littrell Jr
Maryland
Littrell
Mr. Littrell
Frederick County
Joseph L. Schilling
William D. Schaefer
Department of Education
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Howard Ag
Ag Commission
Alfalfa Management
Samuel Stratton
Maryland Council of Farmer Cooperatives
Mount
New Midway
Washington County
Valley Mall
Hagerstown
Maryland Institute of Cooperative Education
Maryland Guernsey Breeders
Grasonville
VFW
Davidsonville
Maryland Department of Agriculture
National Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Omai Inner Harbor
Thurmont Grange
Grange Hall
Catoctin Soli Conservation District
Airy
Lookout Ave
Spi
arpetMaker
Statesman
Briggs &Stratton
Middletown
Green St
Frederick, MD
E.south
Gravel Hill
Bachive
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