Capitol Sixteen dairy farmers honored at 35th annual luncheon
Frederick County Capitia Milk Producers Cooperative Inc members totaling 375 years of service received 25 30 and 35 year pins at Turf Valley Country Club. Edward L. Umberger led with 35 years while R Randolph Putman John M Crum Robert L Culler and Capitol President Richard C Dudderar presented certificates and lapel pins. Other honorees included Mito R Cline 30 years Charles R Cline dr Robert L Speak Charles H Zimmerman Merkle C Flook 25 years and Robert FE Renn Edgar A VanFossen dr Harry N Kanade Reginald W Long and H Lamar Stull 20 years.
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Mito R. Cline
Charles R. Cline
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Charles H. Zimmerman
Merkle C. Flook
Charles F. Fox
Robert FE. Renn
Edgar A. VanFossen
Harry N. Kanade
Reginald W. Long
H. Lamar Stull
Norman E. Stitely
News-Post
Frederick County Agriculture Gains Ground in 1974 Census
The 1974 Agriculture Census preliminary findings show Frederick County farming rising as the dominant local industry with 40 million dollars in annual sales. The new farm definition sets a farm at any place selling or expected to sell at least 1,000 dollars in agricultural products. Livestock numbers stayed near 75,000 but beef and dairy cattle shifted, suggesting more part time farmers while crop output, especially corn, saw the largest changes.
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Frederick County Farm Economy Sees Record Growth and Caution
The Frederick News-Post reports farmland rises by 15 000 acres and farmland value climbs 12 percent annually from 1969 to 1974, with 1974 farm sales totaling $48 829 000. Dairy dominates sales at $33 661 000 while production costs reach $28 000 000, led by feed at $20 000 000. Despite growth, profits thin, risking exodus without stronger markets.
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Farmers Market dairy foods demonstration event kicks off club
On Saturday March 27 the County H Dairy Foods Project Club demonstrates at the Frederick Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers include Barbara Ramsburg Mary Jane Ramsburg Virginia Ramsburg Betsy Stup Sharon Poole Joanne Poole Theresa Duvall and others. The program marks the dairy club's first project with plans for a Laurel Milk Plant tour puppet show posters and a mobile display to promote milk.
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Virginia Ramsburg
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Theresa Duvall
Brenda Lenhart
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Esther Stup
Tanya Easterday
Dairy Foods Club
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Betsy Stop
Soil improvement for vigorous vegetable gardens
Soil must drain well yet retain moisture and nutrients for plants to thrive. Adequate aeration, proper acidity, and balanced lime use improve structure and nutrient availability. Test soil, apply lime if needed, and use organic matter like compost or manure to boost water holding capacity and fertility.
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