Maryland 4H Dairy Weekend Set for June in Frederick
The second annual Maryland 4H Dairy Weekend runs June 2 to 4 at the Frederick County 4H Camp. Open to all state 4H members with a $15 fee, discount for Frederick County 4H'ers via a private donor. Registration due May 15. late fee $20. Includes shirt meals and materials. Dairy Leader talks cover sportsmanship grooming and agriculture careers. Maryland Junior Dairyman Contest offers $1,000 in prizes. Send registrations to Rebecca Long, 103A East 8th Street Frederick MD, 21701. include full contact and cattle breed details. For info call Ms. Long or Susan Summers at 662-1177.
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Pasture Walk Slated For Harrington Farm In Frederick
The first Frederick County Pasture Walk runs 10 am to noon on Wednesday May 17 at Bob and Cindy Harringtons 5816 E Jefferson Pike. Now in its third grazing year the Harringtons dairied after leading the dairy herd improvement association. The event explores rotational grazing to boost profitability with talks on grass clover growth fencing and watering systems. For details call Stan Fultz at 694-1594.
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Cindy Harrington
Jefferson Pike
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Dairy Herd Improvement Association
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Catoctin FFA members stay busy with contests and shows
Catoctin FFA members promoted a tofu display at Ag Week in March and competed in regional public speaking and creed contests at Frederick High School. Jen Hobbs earned second in junior prepared, with others placing from sixth to tenth. Over 25 members and 20 adults aided a fundraiser slaughtering ten hogs, while 32 medals were earned in state submissions. The North Fork School of Equitation offers four schooling shows this year on May 21, June 25, July 23, and Oct 8 at 3616B Lander Road Jefferson.
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Frederick High School
Jen Hobbs
Jen Seiss
Shaun Shriner
Jessica Troxell
Jen Jackson
Kevin Sharrer
North Fork School of Equitation
Lander Road
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Pony Club Show Announced at Moxley Field
The Frederick Pony Club will host a spring hunter-jumper show at Moxley Field Yjamsville on May 6 and 7 with warmups from 7 a.m. and the main events at 8:45 a.m. Saturday covers junior riders on ponies and horses, Sunday welcomes all riders on horses, featuring three jumper divisions and route reminders due to the Jamsville bridge closure.
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Alley Cats Allies seeks farm homes for city cats
Alley Cats Allies Inc promotes trap test vaccinate alter release to control strays and says eradication fails. For info call Louise Holton at (202) 686-2210. South Central Dairy Princess Committee seeks contestants for a 7:30 p.m. pageant on May 13 at the Howard County Fairgrounds West Friendship.
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South Central Dairy Princess Committee
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West Friendship
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Peggy Johnson
Stray Voltage Update In Dairy Operations
Fifteen years into stray voltage awareness, new findings shift the concern to current through cows rather than voltage. Most cows react at 4 to 5 milliamps, with reactions variably tied to cow resistance. education urges testing via Ohm's law and notes common outcomes like mastitis, reduced milk, and behavioral changes. For more details contact the Frederick County Extension Service at 694-1594.
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Frederick County Cooperative Extension Service Office
Dry hydrants boost rural Frederick County fire water supply
Frederick County fire departments face water access challenges as development grows. Dry hydrants connecting ponds streams and lakes supply 250 gallons per minute for two hours. Installations require underground 6 to 8 inch pipes and access at pumping sites with easements from private landowners. Contact Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts for details.
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