Bell urges FFA members to pay the price for success in Frederick County
Frederick County Vocational Education executive director Spicer Bell told Frederick County Vo-Tech FFA members and parents that success requires paying the price. He broke down PRICE into Pride retraining involvement caring and enthusiasm during the annual FFA parent member banquet at Watsons Family Restaurant in Frederick, highlighting the event's award presentations.
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Becky Brashear
News-Post
Frederick County
Vo-Tech Future Farmers of America
FFA
Watson's Family Restaurant
Frederick
Spicer Bell
Bell
Frederick FFA members earn multiple awards last year
The Frederick Maryland Farming the News reports FFA members earning various honors. Jeff Harshman received the Star Greenhand award while Nelson Burns was named Star Chapter Farmer. Michelle Payne won Star Agribusiness and Burns earned the Frederick County Farm Bureau award plus a year’s membership. Misty Strine took Ballenger Grange Unsung Hero. Barbara Moher received Tuscarora Grange award. Proficiency awards went to Burns, Gagliardi, Beacht, Beall, Posten, Shull, and Mohr. Lisa Brown and Debbie Hetrick earned a model building top and silver. Ruth Smith led as top citrus fruit salesperson. Chapter appreciation went to Goddard, Witmer, Payne, Gagliardi, Beall, and Hetrick with various wins in gold, silver, and bronze.
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FFA
Jeff Harshman
Nelson Burns
Michelle Payne
Star Agribusiness
Burns
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Ballenger Grange
Misty Strine
Barbara Moher
Tuscarora Grange
Wrr
Tracy Gagliardi
Sandy Beacht
Jill Beall
Jenny Posten
Barbara Shull
Miss Mohr
Miss Beall
Lisa Brown
Debbie Hetrick
Ruth Smith
Matt Goddard
Mickey Witmer
L.A
Payne
Gagliardi
Beall
Miss Hetrick
Bell
Richard Flaherty
Frederick County
James Moher
Barbara Ritchie
Penny Willcocks
Yo-Tech
Future Farmers of America
Barbara Mohr
Farm Bureau
Becky Brashear
Maryland Dairy Herd Improvement leaders named for 1985-86
Officers of the Maryland Dairy Herd Improvement Corporation were elected during the 32nd annual state meeting in Hagerstown. Wayne Armacoet was chosen as president, Eugene Long as secretary-treasurer, and John Shank II as vice president. John E. Allen Jr. serves as immediate past president and wore a National Dairy Herd Improvement Association cap presented for his services.
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Maryland Dairy Herd Improvement Corporation
HIC
Eugene L. Long
Ladiesburg
Frederick County
Wayne L. Armacoet
White House
Baltimore County
John S. Shank II
Hagerstown
Washington County
John E. Allen Jr
Broad Run
National Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Maryland Ag Calendar Highlights Local Events and Fairs
The schedule lists upcoming Maryland agricultural events from Aug to Dec including the Maryland Holstein Shows at the State Fairgrounds, Western Maryland Ag Field Days in Keedysville, and multiple community and grange meetings. Also noted are fairs at Damascus Walkersville and Middletown with dates, locations, and times, plus 4-H banquets and the Maryland Honey Festival in Baltimore.
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Maryland
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Western Maryland Ag
Western Maryland Research and Education Center
Keedysville
Thurmont-Emmitsburg
Catoctin High School
Thurmont
Thurmont Riding Club
Thurmont Grange Meets May 27 At Grange Hall
Thurmont Grange will hold its Monday May 27 meeting at 7 30 p m in the Grange hall. Women’s Activities Chairman Jean Myers announced sewing contest winners with placings in several classes. The charter was draped in memory of member Mrs Helen Myers. April meeting featured readings and a skit by local members led by Peggy Royer.
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Thurmont Grange
Women’s Activities
Jean Myers
Isabel Mathias
Andrea Eberwein
Juliana Brauer
Laurie Wiles
Karen McNair
Alen Brauer Jr
Kay Stambaugh
Helen Ogle
Helen Myers
Roger Troxell
Mike Henning
Jim Moser
Pam Martin
Joe Pelkey
Patty Myers
Peggy Royer
Pelkey
Who Led Maryland Soil Conservation Progress 50 Years In
Frederick County and Maryland farmers adopted contour plowing and strip farming inspired by western conservation ideas. Early adopters faced doubt, but fields with contour strips showed steady yields, reduced erosion, and better water infiltration, with diversions added as practices spread.
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Soil Conservation Movement
Frederick County
State
Maryland
Pioneers of Conservation Shaped Rural Land Care
The passage credits early adopters in the 1930s and 1940s who pioneered conservation practices, formed conservation districts, provided free advice, and hosted farm tours. It notes their ongoing roles as district supervisors or advocates through groups like Farm Bureau and Grange, shaping the legacy of sustainable farming and soil and water protection.
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Farm Bureau
Grange
Frederick County Vo-Tech FFA awards banquet highlights
Proficiency awards were presented at the Frederick County Vo-Tech Future Farmers of America annual banquet held at Watsons Family Restaurant in Frederick. Top photo shows Jenny Poston Barbara Shull Barbara Mobr Jill Beall Debbie Hetrick Lisa Brown. bottom photo features Nelson Burns Michelle Payne Tracy Gagliardi Sandy Beachi Jill Beall Debbie Hetrick.
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Frederick County
Vo-Tech
Future Farmers of America
Jeff Harahman
Greenhand
Michelle Payne
Nelson Burns
Becky Brashear
Watson's Family
Frederick
Jenny Poston
Barbara Shull
Barbara Mobr
Jill Beall
Debbie Hetrick
Lisa Brown
Tracy Gagliardi
Sandy Beachi
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Thurmont Grange Meeting
Grange Hall
Damascus
Damascus High School
Glade Valley
Walkersville
Middletown High School
Middletown
Timonum
Poolesville
Poolesvile
Brunswick
Brunswick High School
Saddleview
Saddleview Ranch
Thurston Road
Braddock Grange
Linganore
Columbia Mall
Lewistown
Lexington Market
Baltimore
Dan Bard
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Soi
Tun
Trident Enterprises
the Electric Fence
People
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Bethel
Farm Group Awards
BIT Top Service
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