Maryland ag commission plans public meeting at Glenelg High
The Maryland Agricultural Commission will hold a public meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday Nov 15 at Glenelg High School Howard County as part of a two day agr icultural tour of Howard and Montgomery counties. Area farmers and agribusinessmen are invited to exchange ideas and discuss issues affecting farming operations. For more information call Laurie Adelhardt at (410) 841-5892.
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Maryland Agricultural Commission
Glenelg High School
Howard County
Howard
Montgomery
Laurie Adelhardt
Pomona Grange to Meet Frederick County Official
Frederick County Pomona Grange Banquet features David Miller supervisor of career technology and adult education for the Frederick County Board of Education speaking on agriculture education. The event is at 7 p.m. Wednesday November 9 at the Jefferson Community Center.
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David Miller
Frederick County Board of Education
Frederick County Pomona Grange
Jefferson Community Center
Holstein Scholarships Offered By Maryland Association
Maryland Holstein Association announces six $500 scholarships for agriculture students. Two go to the University of Maryland College of Agriculture, two to the Institute of Applied Agriculture or similar programs, and two to students in agriculture at their college of choice. Applicants must be Maryland residents with registered Holsteins in 4 H or FFA and currently enrolled in an agriculture program. Applications due Jan. 995. Contact Arthur and Peggy Johnson at 22520 Mount Ephraim Road Dickerson 208425 972 8274.
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Maryland Holstein Association
University of Maryland College of Agriculture
Institute of Applied Agriculture
College of Choice
Maryland
Arthur
Peggy Johnson
Mount Ephraim Road
Dickerson
Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Board to meet in Annapolis
The Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees will gather at 9 30 am on Tuesday November 22 in the first floor conference room of the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. Agenda covers district petitions district and easement amendments and policy issues.
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Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
MOFFA Workshop Set for Maryland Agriculture Dept An News
The Maryland Organic Food and Farming Association will hold a full day workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday November 12 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. Afternoon sessions cover pest identification food preservation harvest handling packaging herbs for drying and marketing and beekeeping. Walk in registrations welcome and the day costs 10 for non members. For information call 3714814.
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Maryland Organic Food and Farming Associaten
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Cargill Foundation Offers 1000 Scholarships for Farm Families
The Cargill Foundation will sponsor 1000 scholarships for 250 high school seniors from farm families who graduate in spring. Applicants must come from families earning at least half of income from farming and plan full time study at an accredited college or vocational school next fall. The National FFA selects winners based on academics leadership activities and financial need. Applications from high school FFA departments Cargill offices or the National FFA by Feb 15 1994.
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Cargill Foundation
National Ffa
FFA
Cargill
P.O. Box
Madison
Wis
Mullinix Tops Judging Contests for Black Hawk College
Randy Mullinix of Woodbine, a freshman on Black Hawk College's livestock judging team, has placed highly in recent events. He finished second at the Mid-Continent Livestock Exhibition in Springfield, aiding the team to a first place finish.
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Randy Mullinix
Woodbine
Black Hawk College
Mullin
Springfield
Frederick County Farm Museum to Hold Annual Meeting
The Frederick County Farm Museum Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday November 13 at the Frederick County 4H Camp and Activities Center on Basford Road in Jefferson. President Joe Free will lead a short business session with officer and director elections. Musical entertainment concludes the evening. Reservations are $5 per person and should be made by calling Marietta Stup at 874-5431.
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Frederick County Farm Museum Association
Frederick County
Basford Road
Jefferson
Joe Free
Marietta Stup
Louisville
Pomona Grange
Jefferson Community Center
National Ffa
Kansas City
Frederick Soil Conservation District Board
Free
Maryland
Mary’ Organic Association
Department of Culture
Annapolis
Ick County Farm Museum
Frederick County Farm Bureau Board
Betty's
Ballenger Grange
Communnity Hall
Catoctin Soil Conservation District Board
Frederick
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
Turt Valley Country Club
Ellicott City
Properly store farm and garden pesticides safely this season
As cold weather arrives, farmers and homeowners should store pesticides in a cool, dry, locked area away from water sources. Read label guidance, keep containers upright in original bottles, post danger signs, and keep cleanup supplies, a fire extinguisher, and emergency contacts ready.
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Fire Department
Frederick
Maryland Porson Control Center
Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association elects leaders
Leaders were elected for the Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association. From left are Tom Hawthorne of Singanore president-elect, Sarah Osborn of North Carroll secretary, Doug Hering of Frederick president, and Ed Mayne Jr. of Frederick past president.
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Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association
Tom Hawthorne
Singanore
Sarah Osborn
North Carroll
Doug Hering
Frederick
Ed Mayne Jr
Ag Calendar revisions and calls for farm group listings
The Frederick News-Post Agriculture Calendar invites farm groups to submit activities free of charge. Deadline is Friday noon before Tuesday publication. Submissions to Agriculture Editor, News-Post, Frederick 21705. May include Nov events like NAI Livestock Exposition in Louisville and Maryland FFA contests, meetings, and conferences across Maryland and nearby states.
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Frederick
Fewest farms since before the Civil War 1992 Census
The 1992 Census of Agriculture shows the United States had 1,925,300 farms, the first census since 1850 with under two million farms. Total farm sales reached $163 billion while harvested cropland rose to 296 million acres. Notes include shifts in milk cows, hogs, and rising poultry sales.
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Idaho
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