Soil Conservation Committee to meet in Annapolis
The state Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 9 30 a m on Thursday March 18 at the Natural Resources Conservation Service state office in Annapolis The public session will discuss soil conservation and water quality program implementation and development For more information call Louise Lawrence at 410
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State Soil Conservation Committee
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Annapolis
Dairy internship offered for students in pet communications
Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers invite college students pursuing a career in pet communications to apply for their second annual communication internship by March 19. A 12-week summer placement is based in Reston Virginia, offering experience in news writing photography desktop publishing web development and member relations. An option to win an all expense paid trip to a national communications conference in Omaha Nebraska is available sponsored by Nationwide Insurance. For details call Stephanie Meyers at 703 742 6800.
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Maryland
Virginia
Reston
Omaha
Neb
Nationwide Insurance
Stephanie Meyers
Tax change workshop set at Carroll County Extension Office
A workshop on IRS tax law changes will be held from 10:40 a.m. to noon Thursday March 18 at the Carroll County Cooperative Extension office. Seating is limited. reserve by Tuesday March 16 by calling (410) 386-2760.
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IRS
Carroll County Cooperative Extension
Grass seminar on improved grasses and grassland management
A one day seminar on improved grasses and grassland management will be held from 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m Friday March 19 at the Washington County Agriculture Education Center in Hagerstown on Md 65. A complimentary lunch will be provided. To make reservations call the Washington County Extension office at 301 791 1304 or the Frederick County Extension office at 301 694 1504.
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Washington County Agriculture Education Center
Hagerstown
Md_ 65
Washington County Extension Office
Frederick County
Milk price meeting on dairy forward contracts set in Westminster
The Carroll County Cooperative Extension office will host a March 22 meeting at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster to discuss milk forward contracts and tools to manage price volatility. It aims to help dairy producers start a Dairy Marketing Club. attendees are asked to pre register by noon March 9 at 410-386-2760.
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Carroll County Cooperative Extension Office
Carroll County Agriculture Center
Westminster
Milk Banquet Rescheduled by Dairy Herd Association
The Frederick and Montgomery County Dairy Herd Improvement Association reschedules its annual banquet for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 243 at the Walkersville Fire Hall. Milk production awards will be presented and officers elected. For information call Kathy Glisan at 6006941219. Tickets are $10 and available at the door.
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Frederick and
Montgomery County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Walkersville Fire Hall
Kathy Glisan
Benefit auction planned by Eastern National Livestock Show
Eastern National Livestock Show committee plans its annual barbecue and auction from 12 to 4 30 p m Sunday March St at Carroll County Agricultural Center Westminster MI Tickets 14 for adults 7 50 for 6 to 12 and free for under 5 Auction begins 1 30 p m with silent bidding all proceeds support the Eastern National Livestock Show set for Sept 21 26 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds Timenium
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Eastern National Livestock Show Committee
Carroll County Agricultural Center
Westminster
Maryland State Fairgrounds
MICE conference invites Maryland youth to weekend event
The Mainland Institute of Cooperative Education invites youths ages 16 to 21 to a three day MICE conference from March 26 through 28 at the Patuxent River Center in Upper Marlboro. The all expenses paid program runs Friday evening to 11 am Sunday with Maryland Virginia plant tours, a Washington DC visit, and a VIP banquet. For more information contact John Stump or Kelli Wilson at Central Maryland Farm Credit at 301-663-4192.
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Mainland Institute of Cooperative Education
MICE
Patuxent Hiver
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Upper Marlboro
Pridas Veging
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Virginia
Powden Plantain Laurel
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Will Fiehhlaht
John Stump
Kelli Wilson
Central Maryland Farm Credit
Guernsey Breeders Meet for Banquet and Awards
Maryland Cooperative Guernsey Breeders Association to hold annual banquet and meeting starting 10 30 a m Saturday March 27 in Howard County Fairgrounds West Friendship dining hall Registration from 4 30 to 1 30 p m Business meeting to follow Buffet Juneti will highlight production and youth awards queen contest and a fun auction for Guernsey junior members aiming for the 1999 National Guernsey Convention in Ohio Admissions include $5 for juniors $10 for adult non owners and $15 for adult owners Luncheon costs $1 for adults 15 for ages 1 to 10 and free under 6 Reserve meals by calling Kathy Miller at 301 494 6009.
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Maryland Cooperative Guernsey Breeders Association
Howard County Fargrounds
West Friendship
Ohio
Kathy Miller
Crop Loss Disaster Aid extended signup deadline
The signup period for the Crop Loss Disaster Assistance Program under the 1499 Budget Bill has been extended to Friday April. Eligible farmers may claim compensation for qualifying losses in crops over one year or across three or more crop years between 1994 and 1997, or where a crop insurance indemnity or non insured crop disaster assistance payout occurred. Payments go to the higher eligible level, with prorating after renewal to fit the program budget. Contacts include local CSDA Service Center or Farm Service Agency offices. Crop loan payments follow after all applications are presided.
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US Department of Agriculture
CSDA
Farm Service Agency
Department of Agriculture
Southern States Cooperative Banquet Meeting Set for March 30
The annual membership banquet and meeting of the Southern States Cooperative is scheduled for 7 pm Tuesday March 30 at the Jefferson Community Center. A fried chicken and country ham dinner will start the evening. The business meeting includes slide presentations the annual report elections and recognitions for retiring board members. Tickets cost 3 for adults and 1 for children under 12. For more information contact your local Southern States store.
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Southern States Cooperative
Jefferson Community Center
Southern States Store
Crop rotation boosts pest control and soil health
Crop rotation reduces pests by disrupting life cycles of nematodes insects weeds and diseases. It enhances nitrogen through legume crops and improves soil structure with diverse root systems while enabling annual profitability through indirect cash crops and varied pesticide chemistries.
County 4-H awards honor champions at Middletown event
The annual awards program at Christ Reformed Church Middletown recognized champion and reserve champions across multiple 4-H clubs including Petersville Middletown Progres sive Mountain Valley Crafters Rocky Ridge and Valley Urbanites. Numerous 4-H members received champion ribbons in demonstrations illustrated talks and talent show categories with trophies donated by local families and clubs.
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Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
Charles Smith
Kevin Smith
Samuel Wahl
Howard Graham
Jack DeHart
Petersville
Progressive
Mountain Valley Crafters
Rocky Ridge
Cattails
Tri-Valley Livestock and
Valley Urbanites
Wolfsville
Mount Pleasant
Urbana
Myersville
Brave
Anoscor Goske Rigsate McCutcheon
Becky Ridgeway
Ben Leach
Tyler Nowell
Tara Roberts
Daniel van Sant
Jill Minchoff
Zak Kaler
T.J
Jarrett Remsberg
Zachary Sweeney
Jaime Wright
Kristan Nonemaker
Een Ee Tie
Brandy Nan
Daryulein Sturm
Ken Sturm
Mandy Kaler
Andrea Hood
Nevin Mossburg
Warren Zentz
Sarah Wolf
Ashley Reda
Richard
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