Agriculture consults show rising certification survey figures
A Department of Agriculture survey indicates only about 180 of the 360 registered candidates are actively pursuing plans. The study highlights growing demand for certification as many workers seek formal credentials amid changing farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nein Oh
Rene
Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Plana Fac
Formces
Tegistranis
LifeSmarts Team Wins
LifeSmarts team wins a competition, with a contact number 30434 7420 provided for more information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LifeSmarts
Carriage clubs host May field day and clinics
The Rose Hill Carriage Society and the Draft Horse and Mule Association will hold a field day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday May 12 at the Carroll County Agriculture Center in Westminster. A clinic and fun show accompany the event. for details call 301-45-6338.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hill Carriage Society
Sarardey
Carriage Society
Draft Horse and Mule Association
Carroll County Agriculture Center
Westminster
Supervisors Schedule Two Soil District Meetings
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District board meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday May 15 in the conference room at 92 Thomas Johnson. The Frederick Soil Conservation District board meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday May 22 in the same room. For more information, call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catoctin
Soil Conservation Meeting Set in Annapolis
State soil when will meet at 9 30 a m Thursday at the Department of Agriculture in Annapolis to discuss soil conservation policy and program implementation for public input. For more information contact Louise Lawrence at 4
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Louise Lawrence
Horse show scheduled at Thurmont Riding Club grounds
A Hunter Jumper Show will be held at 8:30 a.m. Sunday June 10 at the Thurmont Riding Club grounds on Roddy Road. Ribbons will be awarded for first through sixth in individual classes and trophies for champion and reserve in 13 divisions. For more information call 301-241-3669.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurmont
Fundamentals of Nutrient Management course offered in Beltsville
The Maryland Department of Agriculture will sponsor a Fundamentals of Nutrient Management course Tuesday to Wednesday, June 12-13, at the Tener Research Center in Beltsville. The program provides an overview of areas covered on the Nutrient Management Certification Exam. For registration or details contact Mike Webster at 410- satsee 5959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Ae Tener Research Center
Beltsville
Mike Webster
Maryland agriculture events calendar highlights spring venues
The Frederick County Farm Bureau hosts a Women’s Spring Luncheon. The Maryland FFA Convention meets May 2-4 at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase. May 5 features the New Millennium Angus Sale at Mar Lee Farm in Woodsboro. A Frederick Pony Spring Hunter Jumpers show occurs at Moxley Field. Other listings include the Maryland Draft Horse Association Clinic, Thurmont circuit open horse show, and the Howard County Fairgrounds 4-H fair with soil conservation notes. events span late April to May 19 with multiple locations across Frederick, Howard, Carroll, and surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Niaia Aba Archon
Maryland
Chevy Chase
New Millennium Angus
Mar Lee Farm
Woodsboro
Taos
Corian
Soret
Lehoe
Howard Coun
Saraiva Tire
Mart
Damascus
Maryn
Ray Jorall
Mul Association
Thurmont
Roddy Road
Wilts
Howard County Fairgrounds
West Frederick
Soil Conservation District
Board of the Cures Toon
Annapolis
India poised for surge in agricultural imports
A Maryland producer and farmer president notes India’s upcoming decade long shift toward imported agriculture. He cites a potential rise to 4 million metric tons per month in key commodities as India opens markets to poultry beef grains and meat products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Peps Cody
Forage moisture test and hay baling timing guide
A damaged OCR filled with garbled text explains forage moisture ranges from 68 to 75 percent and how to test wilt by touch. It states baled hay should be 20 to 22 percent moisture and outlines oven drying, weighing at intervals, and calculating original moisture to determine final readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mois
Water quality permits and livestock development projects described
The document outlines conditions for water quality permits including work timing for livestock developments and spring trough construction. For more information contact the Frederick Soil Conservation District at 301-905-2000 extension 3. Office hours Friday 8 am to 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Soll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Agriculture News
Holstein
Frederick County Holstein Association
Paal Harrison
Cindy Rhoderee
Sie Auras
Rata Shedbe Linn Baaeeee Deen
Chip Savage
Keith Meador
Larry Riggs
Mike Doody
Tommy Remaberg
Treacerer
Donnie Te
St . County
Donnie Tennyson
Hasy Street
Laurie Savage
Josh Strite
Amanda Lenhart
Angus Awards
Maryland Angel Association
Douglas
Pamecla Wollech
Comecarrw
Raymond Zeltman
Sierra