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Women in farming rise in Frederick County field
Female farmers expand in Frederick County as census data show more women operating farms from 109 in 1987 to 146 in 1992 while men decline from 1,330 to 1,200. Farmers like Hannah Cokonis and Sandi Beall run dairy operations, and Deborah Gwynn adds Angus beef, proving women managing farms while facing mechanical and workload challenges.
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Hannah Cokonis
Jefferson Farmer
U.S
Frederick County
Terry Poole
Frederick
Police
Poole
Jefferson
Sandi Beall
Woodsboro