AHPA to Host Regional Horse Protection Seminar
The American Horse Protection Association will hold a hands on training seminar at Mulberry Tree Farm in Frederick on May 22 and 23. It aids humane workers in equine cruelty investigations rescue and horse care with topics from behavior to anti cruelty laws and rehoming rescued horses. Registrants come from Pennsylvania Maryland and Virginia with over 60 local workers attending in three years. An advanced version may be offered. more frequent sessions are possible. For details contact Tracy McKenna at (202) 965-0500.
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American Horse Protection Association
AHPA
Mulberry Tree Farm
Frederick
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Washington, D.C
America
Tracy McKenna
Angus members join AAA and Park earns award
Eugene F. Bankard of Emmitsburg and Dusty Nusbaum of Woodsboro are new AAA members, part of the world’s largest beef cattle registry with 24 000+ active members and 11 million Angus records. Maryland official Dr Archibald Park is honored by Friends of Agricultural Research for Landsat remote sensing contributions.
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Eugene F. Bankard
Emmitsburg
Dusty Nusbaum
Woodsboro
Archibald 8. Park
Office of Animal Health and Consumer Services
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Friends of Agricultural Research In
Beltsville
Maryland
Wayne A. Cawley Jr
Field Day Slated by Maryland Polled Hereford Association
The Maryland Polled Hereford Association will host a field day at 9 a.m. on Saturday June 23 at the Howard County Fairgrounds. Activities include continental breakfast, hands-on training on reproductive topics, AI, pelvic measurements, registrations, tagging, and bull and female selection, with an afternoon round table on EPDs Vision 2000 and a junior preview show.
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Maryland Polled Hereford Association
Howard County Fairgrounds
Shry Attends NVATA Conference at Rutgers University
Frederick Vocational Agriculture teacher Carroll L. Shry joined 13 MATA affiliated state association leaders at the NVATA Regional Leadership Conference at Rutgers University New Brunswick New Jersey. They discussed issues facing agricultural education and NVATA direction. Shry, chair of the NATA Legislative Task Force, participated to strengthen professional leadership and knowledge of vocational agriculture programs.
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Carroll L. Shry
Frederick Vo. Tech
National
Vocational Agricultural Teachers’ Association
NVATA
Rutgers University
New Brunswick
N.J
MATA
Shry
NATA
Examiners to Meet Maryland Veterinary Board Meeting
The Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday May 24 in the conference room at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The agenda covers general board business including review of complaints filed against veterinarians.
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Maryland Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Pheasant Habitat Workshop at 4-H Club Meeting
The 4-H Outdoor Fun Club will host a Pheasant workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday May 22 at Carroll County Extension Service 700 Agriculture Center Westminster. Pete Jayne and Gary Taylor of the Department of Natural Resources will lead the session for youth and adults.
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Carroll County Extension Service
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster
Pete Jayne
Gary Taylor
Department of Natural Resources
ASCS deadline nears for Frederick County crop reports
Frederick County producers must report acres and intended uses of fall seeded crops to the ASCS Office by Friday June 1 to maintain eligibility for program benefits. County director Jan N Staley notes measurement services are available at cost and guarantee accuracy for the crop year.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Jan N. Staley
Maryland Agriculture Secretary Wins Charles Mathias Award
Wayne A. Cawley Jr. received the Maryland Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration Charles Mathias Award for Outstanding State Service. He was recognized for twelve years of sustained distinguished state service as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
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Maryland Agriculture
Wayne A. Cawley Jr
Mayland
Amercan Satety
Charles Mathias
Cawley
Maryland Department of Agriculture
4 H camp receives donation to fund drive
In a right photo Patty and Jeff Hurwitz of Colonial Jewelers present a $1,000 check to fund drive chairman C Lester Dudrow, supporting the camp donation presentation and community support.
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Patty
Jeff Hurwitz
Colonial Jewelers
Drive
C. Lester Dudrow
Herbert Duvall
Frederick County
Leo
Grace Duvall
Spring creep feeding for beef cow calf herds advised
University of Maryland extension livestock specialist Dr. Scott Barao recommends creep feeding calves with grain to ease cow energy demands and boost calf weaning weight. Start with a 50 50 oats and shelled corn mix and monitor small framed or replacement heifers to avoid excess fat. Also advise high phosphorus minerals and a three stage deworming plan to prevent pasture contamination.
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Scott Barao
University of Maryland
Agriculture calendar highlights area farm events and deadlines
The Ag Calendar lists upcoming events and deadlines from May to June including Grange meetings, FFA banquets, dairy princess orientations, and livestock shows at venues such as the Maryland State Fairgrounds Timonium and Frederick County facilities. Notable entries include the Atlantic National Junior Angus Show May 25 and the National Holstein Convention June 23 27 in Charleston South Carolina.
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Braddock Grange
Grange Hall
Frederick
Vo-Tech Future Farmers of America
Vo-Tech Ter
Maryland State Fairgrounds
Timonium
Thurmont
Frederick County Dairy Princess
Frederick County
Hagerstown Suns
Frederick Fairgrounds
Carroll Manor
Holiday Inn
Waldorf
Maryland
Cumberland Fairgrounds
Cumberland
Frederick Keys
Evansville
Ind
Maryland State Grange
New Market Grange Hall
Ramada Inn
Hagerstown
Charleston
S.C
Towson State University
Howard County Fairgrounds
Community calls for responsible pesticide and fertilizer use
Homeowners and farmers alike must manage lawn and farm inputs to protect water quality. Heavy rains wash fertilizers and pesticides into storm drains and Chesapeake Bay, adding nitrogen and phosphorus. The Soil Conservation Service urges public awareness and careful practices to prevent contamination.
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Chesapeake Bay
Soil Conservation Service
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