Holstein meeting set for Walkersville in Frederick County
The Maryland Holstein Association schedules its Western Shore meeting on New Dairy Programs for the 80s at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14. The event will be at the Waukerovne Fire hall after earlier mislisting Woodsboro Fire Hall as the venue.
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Maryland Holstein Association
Western Shore
Waukerovne
Woodsboro
Arabian Horse Banquet Planned for Saturday in Timonium
The Eastern Arabian Horse Show Circuit announces its annual awards banquet to be held Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Hunt Valley Lodge in Timonium. For information and reservations call Boonie DeFord at 1 343 0158.
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Hunt Valley
Timonium
Boonie DeFord
Maryland 4-H Dairy Team Wins National Title in Madison
Maryland's 4-H Dairy Judging Team captured first place at the national contest in Madison Wisconsin, besting 35 other teams. Members Jewell Rinehart Stacey Guyton Jim Allen and Randy Stiles represent Carroll Frederick Frederick and Montgomery counties under coaches Lester Dudrow and the Majeskies from the University of Maryland.
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Maryland
Madison
Wis
Europe
Jewell Rinehart
Carroll County
Stacey Guyton
Frederick County
Jim Allen
Frederick
Randy Stiles
Montgomery County
Lester Dudrow
Frederick and Lee
Sapienza Majeskie
University of Maryland
Va Tech Wins Collegiate Dairy Judging Contest
Intercollegiate 4-H and Future Farmers of America contestants from 22 states took part in Harrisburg Pennsylvania at the 21st Invitational Youth Dairy Cattle Judging Contest held with the Pennsylvania All American Dairy Show. The Virginia Tech team defeated 17 rivals to claim first in the collegiate division earning 225 dollars and the Curthbert Nairn rotating trophy. Members included Renie Benner Susan Kelly Nancy Powell and William Swift. Nancy Powell finished second overall among all breeds and second for total reason.
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Virginia Tech
Curthbert Nairn
Renie Benner
Millerstown
Susan Kelly
Woodbine
Nancy Powell
Union Bridge
William Swift
Monkton
Nancy Powel
Montgomery County 4H Leaders Attend Albany Forum
Four Montgomery County 4H volunteers Belen Hises Judith Kotig Meredith Smith and Norma Whetrei attended the Northeast Regional 4H Volunteer Leader Forum in Albany New York. The event themed A Leaders Make It Happen offered 32 workshops and seminars linking volunteers with experts and included educational tours in the Capital District Region.
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Montgomery County
Albany
N.Y
Belen Hises
Judith Kotig
Meredith Smith
Norma Whetrei
Capital District
Dairymen vie for Maryland OYF honors in state site
Frederick County dairymen Scott Hood of Middletown and Mark Krantz of Keymar compete for the Maryland Jaycees Outstanding Young Farmer state site this Saturday. Hood runs a 280 acre Holstein Brown Swiss operation with 75 cows and 70 young stock, while Krantz farms 90 cows on 160 acres. Both farms employ soil conservation practices. Krantz rebuilt after a tornado damaged the Keymar area. Joel Anderson of Thurmont was last year’s state winner.
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Frederick. County
Maryland Jaycees
Scott Hood
Middletown
Mark Krantz
Keymar
Joel Anderson
Thurmont
Hood
Frederick Jaycess
Krantz
Greg Wiles
Hoods
Wr. Krantz
Robin
Women’s Agricultural Forum Set To Tackle Food Safety And Biotech
The Women’s Agricultural Forum at Turf Valley near Ellicott City will address critical Maryland agriculture topics including food safety, animal rights, and biotechnology. Guest Jo Ann Smith, state agriculture official, will discuss public education and acceptable risk while sessions cover small business startup, BST use, land use, and urban rural recycling. The event, supported by University of Maryland Extension, asks attendees to register by calling 1-800-9638 with fees of 15 to 35 dollars.
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Laa
Agues Unai
Maryland
Agriculure
Turf Valley Country Club
Ellicou City
Patricia Stabler
Jo Ann Smith
Asink
Fead Society
Ms. Smith
United States
Future of Maryland Agriculture
University of Maryland
New Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation
Steven Kopperud
American Feed Industry Association
Women's Agricultural Forum
University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Officers elected at meeting in Central Maryland District
The Central Maryland District of the Atlantic Dairy Cooperative elected a new officer slate for the coming year. Ralph Robertson was named chairman, Jim Stonesifer vice chairman, Ester Lambert secretary treasurer, and Rodman Myers of Thurmont was re elected district director. George W Guyton and Wilmer Guyton received the 25 year producer award, while David Hess and Norms Hess earned the quality award for Waynesboro Pennsylvania.
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Maryland
Ao Atlantic Dairy Cooperative
George W
Wilmer Guyton
Burkitteville
Stacey Guyton
David and
Norma Hess
Waynesboro
Atlantic Dairy Cooperative
Co-Op
Ralph Robertson
Jim Stonesifer
Ester Lambert
Rodman Myers
Thurmont
Burkittsville
Maryland Agriculture Education Foundation to kickoff statewide fund drive
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation Inc will launch a major fund raising drive with a 50 per plate dinner at 6 p.m. Thursday November 16 at the Stouffer Harbor Place Hotel in Baltimore. Shirley Traxier of the U S Department of Agriculture will speak on agricultural education in schools and the governor and state officials outline the foundation role in coordinating public private support for classroom programs.
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Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation Inc
Stouffer Harbor Place
E. Pratt St
Baltimore
Shirley Traxier
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Maryland
William Donald Schaefer
Wayne A. Cawley Jr
Cawley
James
Dolph) Norton
University of Maryland System
Joseph Shilling
United States
Foundation
Vaughn Bradley
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co
Woodsboro SS elects leaders and committees
Nevin Hildebrand of Woodsboro and Harold Lenhart Jr. of Frederick were elected to the local board of directors at the annual meeting of shree States Woodsboro Co op. Ted Albaugh of Walkersville was chosen chairman and David Dotterer of Woodsboro vice chairman. Pam Saylor and Patsy Wiles were named to the Southern States Farm Home Advisory Committee with Alice Stevens as chairwoman and Saylor as secretary. Retirements include Dennis Smith, Larry Smith, Alice Wilcom, Joan Wisner and Larry Redmond, who also received a safe driving award.
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Nevin Hildebrand
Woodsboro
Harold Lenhart Jr
Frederick
Shree States Woodsboro Co-op
Ted Albaugh
Walkersville
David Dotterer
Southern States Farm Home Advisory Committee
Pam Saylor
Patsy Wiles
Taneytown
Alice Stevens
Farm Home
Saylor
Farm Home Advisory Committee
Dennis Smith
Larry Smith
Alice Wilcom
Joan Wisner
Larry Redmond
Redmond
National Angus meeting sets Louisville events during fair
Angus breeders from 48 states and Canada prepare for the 106th American Angus Association annual meeting in Louisville Kentucky on November 13. Delegates will elect a new president and five directors while open to members and the public. The three day North American International Livestock Exposition features junior shows, standard Angus events, and a banquet with a noted speaker.
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Louisville
States
Canada
National Association
Exposition
Broadbent
Ekton Krebs
Gordon, Neb
Executive West
Woodsboro Man Elected Delegate to Angus Association Meeting
Woodsboro resident Lee E. Miller has been elected as a delegate to the 106th annual meeting of the American Angus Association set for November 12 to 14 in Louisville Kentucky. Miller is among 255 Angus breeders chosen by their state associations to attend and help elect leaders. Maryland will be represented by alternate Gail T. Powell of Walkersville. The gathering includes a business meeting, convention banquet, Angus Show, and occurs during the North American International Livestock Exposition.
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Lee E. Miller
Woodsboro
Louisville
Dr. Miller
American Angus Association
St. Joseph
American Angus Association Board
Maryland
Gail T. Powell
Walkersville
Caney Native Humorist Mark Mayfield
Mark Mayfield, a humorist and native of Caney Kansas, is noted for his regional wit and contributions to midwestern humorous prose and radio segment scripts.
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Mark Mayfield
Caney, Kan
Market Master education program at Maryland Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau Federation market education program Market Master will be held Thursday, November 16 at the Maryland Farm Bureau Office in Randallstown. Sponsored by Young Farmers, the session runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For info or reservations contact the Maryland Farm Bureau Office at 922-3428.
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Farm Bureau
American Farm Bureau Federation
Maryland Farm Bureau
Randallstown
Young Farmer
Winter feeding tips for beef cows and calves
Agri-Views outlines a winter feeding plan for beef herds driven by forage shortages. It advises grouping cows by body condition, early pregnancy needs, and energy protein adjustments, noting higher requirements near calving and lactation. Emphasizes forage-based diets with targeted supplements, forage testing, and cost-saving alternatives like corn stalk residues.
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Oman
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