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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1987
Page
11
A wrapup of upcoming agricultural related meetings and events scheduled in Frederick County and the surrounding area. Community groups and local farms plan seminars, field tours, and special sessions to discuss crops, livestock, soil health, and market opportunities within the region.
Carroll County Cooperative Extension agent will discuss vegetable garden problems and landscaping techniques from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 23 at Carrolltowne Mall. Extension horticulturist Tom Ford will answer plant and insect questions and dispense home landscape design tips.
Lehigh Riding Club sponsors a horse and pony show at 9 a.m. Sunday May 24 on Deep Run Road club grounds. Classes include pony pleasure small pony hunter large pony hunter short stirrup schooling hunter horses pleasure and equitation plus lead line. Champion and reserve ribbons granted in each division. Entry fees are 3 dollars per class or 20 dollars for the day. For details call Beverly Abbott at 736-6057.
Thurmont Grange plans a 7:30 pm meeting on Monday May 25 at the Grange hall. Mike Henning serves as Grange master. A donation to the National Grange Leadership Fund was reported. Thurmont Grange will enter the National Grange Community Service Contest. Donations fund Maryland State Grange Deal and Agricultural Scholarships at $1 each. The Mid Atlantic Lecturers Conference is set for May 29–31 at Camp Airy in Thurmont.
Junior Angus breeders will take part in five major junior shows across the United States this year. The program spans regional previews to the 19th National Junior Angus Show and Showmanship Contest, with key events at Jackson's Mill Weston West Virginia and the Indiana State Fairgrounds Indianapolis. For details contact the American Angus Association Junior Activities Department in St. Joseph Missouri at 816 233 3101.
Oxon Hill Farm's second annual Draft Horse Day runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday June 6 with National Park Service and Maryland Draft Horse and Mule Association participation. Admission is free. Members will demonstrate farming with horse-drawn equipment, plus blacksmithing grooming and other demos. Free wagon rides available. Call 1 339 1177 for details.
Teresa Rice, nearing graduation at the University of Maryland, accepts a Brunswick High School vo ag teaching post amid Frederick County cuts. The district reassigns staff as enrollment drops shrink class offerings, with several teachers taking leaves or transfers and Brunswick canceling an agriculture mechanics class while maintaining business and horticulture courses.
The Frederick News-Post Ag Calendar for 1997 lists farm group activities published each Tuesday with a noon Friday deadline. The May and June entries include events from the Damascus Future Farmers of America banquet to district and state shows at venues across Maryland, with meetings of Granges, 4-H programs, dairy princess contest, horse shows, and farm museum anniversary activities at Rose Hill Manor and other sites.
The Washington County Forestry Board planted and dedicated a black walnut tree at Pen Mar Park to honor longtime director John WN Newcomer Sr. Attendees shown include board members Joe Newcomer Boyd Micheel Carl Hull Jack Hull Paul Campbell Ron Aatile project forester and Tunis Lyon retired state forester.
Carroll Manor Grange awarded Community Citizen to Margaret and Carroll Ausherman at the 43rd anniversary banquet. Unsung Hero honors went to Sheryl Davis of 4 H and Arnold Harris of Future Farmers of America. Grange Master Merr Mayne Jr. presented a past masters pin to Ronald Mallet-Prevost. Notable guests included state officers Mary Riley Mary Lee Dorn Louisa Hart Clifton Issanne Sheila Leatherman and others. Entertainment by the Paul Albaugh family and table favors by Calico 4 H Club members Edward and Brian O’Hara.
Locals prepare for the convention with a boat cruise, dining and dancing to start. Safe cattle display in Sheraton hotel's parking Saturday morning. A renowned farm wife humorist will speak at lunch, followed by an open forum by national directors. A craft auction precedes the heifer sale Saturday evening. Farm tours Sunday morning lead to a barbecue lunch and agriculture olympics. Top youth awards and the queen contest will frame Sunday evening. The annual meeting and awards wrap on Monday morning.
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