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Location

Frederick, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1990

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11

Fourth Annual Horse Fair at Dedication Farm in Sykesville

Dedication Farm hosts its fourth annual horse fair from 1 30 to 7 30 p m Sunday April 8 at the farm in Sykesville. Admission is free for tours and demonstrations featuring Portuguese Lusitanos crafts drill teams ballroom dancing and refreshments. Event indoors rain or shine.

Dedication Farm Sykesville

Maryland Farm Bureau Washington Drive-In Planned

Maryland Farm Bureau schedules its annual Washington Drive-In for Tuesday March 27 at the Capitol Holiday Inn. The day starts at 10 a.m. with a briefing by American Farm Bureau Federation and EPA officials, followed by Congressional office visits and a Smithsonian Institute stop. Bus transportation is available from the Carroll County Ag Center and Francis Scott Key Mall. reservations via Boots Berker at 922-3295.

Maryland Farm Bureau Washington Capitol Holiday Inn American Farm Bureau Federation Environmental Protection Agency Smithsonian Institute Carroll County Ag Center Francis Scott Key Mall Boots Berker

Mayne wins state corn yield award at NCGA contest

M Franklin Mayne of Buckeystown captured first place in Maryland’s no till irrigated division with 187.32 bushels per acre using Pioneer 3343 seed. In a 1989 context, contest chair Hiram Christopherson noted the national average was 116. A record 2,783 entries from 46 states competed across seven divisions at the NCGA Corn Classic in Phoenix.

M. Franklin Mayne Buckeystown National Corn Growers Association Mayne U.S Hiram Christopherson

Hampshire meeting set for March 28 at Thurmont restaurant

The Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 28 at Mountain Gate Family Restaurant 133 Frederick Road Thurmont. Buffet is 7.50 per person incl tax and tip, children 5 to 12 4.25, under 5 1.50. Mail checks to Mrs. Reid Fauntleroy Westminster. For info call 239-8129 or 271-4483. The Shenandoah and Washington County locals of Atlantic Dairy Cooperative host a spring dinner meeting at 7 p.m. Monday March 19 at Henrys Country Inn Shepherdstown WV. Atlantic economist James S Fraher will discuss cooperative business milk pricing and marketing trends.

Maryland Hampshire Sheep Association Mountain Gate Family Frederick Road Thurmont Reid Fauntleroy Groves Mill Road Westminster Shenandoah Washington County Atlantic Dairy Cooperative Henry’s Country Inn Shepherdstown W.va James S$. Fraher Atlantic Fraher

Seventh Daisy Garden Club Spaghetti Dinner Planned

The Daisy Ag club hosts its seventh annual spaghetti dinner from 3 20 to p m on Saturday March 31 at the Lisbon Fire Hall. Admission is 5 for adults 3 for seniors and children 5 to 12, and free for under 5. For tickets call 854 6922 or 829 0620.

Lisbon

Maryland Agriculture Commission Meeting Set for March 14

The Maryland Agricultural Commission will convene at 9 30 a m Wednesday March 14 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. Agenda items include commodity reports legislation update and a report by the Commission on Growth in the Chesapeake Region.

Maryland Agricultural Commission Maryland Department of Agriculture Annapolis Commission Chesapeake

Inspection board meets on horse riding stables concerns

The State Board of Inspection of Horse Riding Stables will meet March 15 at 9 30 a m at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The agenda includes inspection reports complaints and other business related to horse riding stables brought before the board.

State Board of Inspection Maryland Department of Agriculture Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis

Maryland Forestry Camp Offers Careers In Conservation Week

The Frederick County Forest Conservancy District Board and Maryland agencies invite area high school students to apply for a week long forestry and natural resources program at Camp Hickory in Accident Garrett County August 12 18 The no cost program features lectures and field trips to explore career paths in forestry Applications are via local high school guidance offices or by calling Ruth Spurrier or Mike Kay and due by May 1 returned to guidance counselor or local service office.

Frederick County Forest Conservancy District Board Maryland Forest, Park and Wildlife Service Maryland Department of Natural Resources Maryland Forestry Conservation and Natural Resources Maryland Association of Forest Conservancy District Boards County Forestry Board Camp Hickory Accident Garrett County Ruth Spurrier Mike Kay Project Forester Forest, Park and Wildlife Service

Libertytown bull Ghost Ryder takes senior and reserve grand titles

Ghost Ryder owned by Someday Farm Libertytown Glenkirk Farms Maysville and MOB Associates Homer wins the senior and reserve grand champion bull at the 67th National Polled Hereford Show in Fort Worth Texas.

Ghost Ryder Fort Worth Texas Someday Farm Libertytown Glenkirk Farms Maysville MOB Associates Homer N.Y

Agriculture Calendar Highlights Local Farm Events

The Frederick News-Post Agriculture Calendar lists farm group activities for March. Events include Washington County Ag Week at Valley Mall March 15-18, Ap Week at Frederick Towne Mall March 19-24, Carroll County Holston Banquet March 19, Carrol County Call Sale March 21, Frederick Montgomery DHIA Annual Meeting March 21, Braddock Grange Meeting March 21, Farm Bureau Women’s Spring Flag March 22, Ayrshire Breeders Dinner March 23, Maryland Agriculture Day March 24, Fruit Tree Pruning Demonstration March 24, Thurmont Grange March 26, and Maryland Farm Bureau Washington Drive-In March 27.

Frederick Washington County Ag Valley Mall Frederick Towne Carroll County Holston Pleasant Valley Carrol County Call Ag Center Westminster Frederick Montgomery Dhia Walkersville Farm Bureau Denton Maryland Department of Agriculture Annapolis Catorin Mountain Thurmont Thurmont Grange Grange Hall Maryland Farm Bureau Washington Drive-In Capitol Holiday Inn

New district conservationist joins Frederick Catoctin office

John Tunberg becomes district conservationist at the Frederick and Catoctin Soil Conservation District field office replacing Tom Sierzega who moved to Pennsylvania. Tunberg, with seven years in soil conservation and PL-566 watershed work, brings extensive federal agency experience and a Washington State University degree.

Frederick and Catoctin Soil Conservation Service Singapore Tunberg

Sire selection in Agri-Views for beef herd improvement

Dr. Scott Barao cites several bull sources from university test stations to breed associations and stockyards. Key data to gather include birth and weaning weights, dam and sibling info, scrotal size, test performance, and EPD accuracy. Align bull choice with herd needs, goals, and potential crossbreeding benefits to improve calf survival and weight gain.

Scott Barao University of Maryland

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