Alpacas Set to Visit Langanore Wine Cellars This Saturday
Alpacas will gather from 104m to 5pm on Saturday October 13 at Berrywine Plantation Mount Aury for a family event titled Wine with Alpacas. The free public gathering offers close-up views of the animals and demonstrations on alpaca fiber spinning and products. For more information contact Scott Gove at 401 865 3552.
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Scott Gove
Soil Conservation Board Meeting Scheduled at Frederick Office
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District board of supervisors will meet at 10 am Monday Oct 22 in the conference room at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick. For more information call 301-695-2803 ext 3.
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Catoctin
Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation
Soil conservationists to meet in Annapolis Oct 14
The State Soil Conservation Committee will meet at 9 30 a m Thursday October 14 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The meeting is open to the public and will discuss soil conservation and water quality program implementation and policy development. For more information contact Louise Lawrence at 410 841 5863.
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State Soil Conservation Committee
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Louise Lawrence
Nutrient Management Planning for Pastures course offered
A Nutrient Management Planning for Pastures workshop is set for Wednesday November 7 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The 15 registration fee covers lunch and breaks and is due by October 24. The session aims to teach how to develop nutrient plans for horse, deer and dairy operations, with certified consultants earning six hours toward the Maryland Nutrient Management Program CE requirements. For more information or to register contact Mike Webster at 410-841-5959.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Maryland
Mike Webster
Fair Hill festival set for Oct at Fair Hill International
The Festival in the Country at Fair Hill International runs Thursday through Sunday October 25 to 28 in Fair Hill. It features three equestrian championships the USET Fall Eventing Championship CCI the USET Four-in-Hand Driving Championship and the AHSA Single-Horse Driving Championship plus a dog agility contest and the final leg of the 12 Tuple Crown of Driving. An equine health pavilion highlights educational opportunities and USET contact details are provided.
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Ag foundation dinner slated in Glen Burnie event
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation appoints a dinner on Thursday November 1 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie. Tickets cost 50 dollars and the group will award mini grants to teachers while honoring sponsors and donors. For information or tickets call 410-489-9030.
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Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
Michael's Eighth Avenue
Glen Burnie
Applicator training and recertification offered in Frederick
Private applicator recertification and training classes will be offered Wednesday, Nov 7 at the Frederick County Extension Office. The training for a new license runs 10 a.m. to noon and the recertification class 1 to 3 p.m. The programs are free to participants. Call 301-631-3576 for more information.
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Frederick County
Soil conservation boards seek Frederick and Carroll supervisors
The Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee invites nominations for two supervisor appointments to the Frederick Soil Conservation District Board and the Carroll Soil Conservation District Board. Terms expire November 17. Nominations due by November 9. Applicants must reside in the district, attend monthly meetings, and have knowledge and interest in soil and water conservation. Nomination forms available at each county extension or soil conservation district office.
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Maryland State Soil Conservation Committee
Frederick Soul Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Carroll Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors
Agriculture events calendar October scattered items
A fragmented calendar lists events across Maryland and nearby areas including the Linganore New Market Community Show at Linganore High on October 2, the 5th Annual Keystone International Livestock Exposition, and a Fall Open House at Churchland Farm. Other entries reference Mount Airy haunted events, safety workshops, a State Soil Conservation Committee meeting in Annapolis, and multiple farm related activities with varying dates and times.
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Farm Rat Eine Rescue League
Churchland Farm
Srith North Fork School of Equitat Lanier
Busnes
Araaniang Gr. Fateners
Traratn
Sesinar
Ieee ‘Allege
Fem
Fredenck County
State Soil Conservation Committee
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Silage Leachate Risks and Pollution Mitigation
Silage leachate from upright silos and bunkers poses water pollution risks due to acidic, high strength organic content. It can deplete oxygen in streams, harming aquatic life, and requires collection and containment systems, runoff diversion, and careful silo placement near streams and wells. Contact Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts for guidance.
Middletown Cake Wins Auction At Community Show
Mary Rhoderick of Middletown holds a senior grand champion Italian cream cake at the Middletown-Braddock Community Show. The cake sold for 100 dollars in the auction, bought by Dean McCleafright of Mountain Gate Family Restaurant in Tharwont.
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Mary Rhoderick
Middletown
Middletown-Braddock
Middletown Elementary School
Dean McCleafright
Mountain Gate
Tharwont
Ambassadors to be Chosen at Linganore Show
The Linganore FFA will select the 2001 2002 ambassador at the New Market Linganore Community Show set for 7 30 p m on Wednesday October 3 in Linganore High School cafeteria. Contestant lineup includes Lasren DeLodovico Samantha Melby Kelli Inskeep Britni Barnes Jeana Prather in the front row with Cassie Thews Tricia Bowlus Heather McIntyre Francis Moats Rachael Talton behind them and Katy Noite not pictured.
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Linganore Ffa
Forest seminar set at Frederick Community College
A full day forest stewardship seminar is scheduled for Saturday November 3 from 9 am to 4 pm at Frederick Community College in cooperation with the Department of Natural Resources Catoctin Mountain Botanicals and WindStar Wildlife Institute. The registration fee is 20 dollars per person or 35 dollars for two and includes a buffet lunch and educational materials. Forestry and wildlife experts from the Mid Atlantic region will discuss topics such as Maryland forest changes land preservation programs and invasive plants among others. Contact Frederick County cooperative extension at 301-631-3576 or visit 330 Montevue Lane Frederick for details.
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Anon Mat Atlante
Fredenck Counity College
I Kacclayre Tly Hiataest
Éralive Extension
Predeniet Community College
Department of Natural Resources
Catoctin Mountain Botanicals
WindStar Wildlife Institute
Mid-Atlantic
Maryland
All-American Dairy Show crowned national judges and champions
The All-American Dairy Show held Sept 23–27 in Harrisburg drew over 3,000 cattle from 24 states, marking the nation’s largest. Maryland exhibitors claimed top honors in Ayrshire and Holstein divisions, with youth and 4-H teams excelling in judging contests.
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Maryland Ayrshire
Mark Creek
Rstown
Dylan
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Ayrshire
Guernsey
Jake Pie Aare
Robert Miller
Tracy Webb
Farm funding uncertain amid subsidy debate
Agriculture Secretary Veneman warned that farm program spending faces uncertainty after a House bill proposed about 74 billion in new outlays, with surpluses unlikely to materialize. Senators and USDA officials pressed for conservation funding and targeted aid, while questions linger on how to finance the measures and who should receive benefits.
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Ann Veneman
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Tom Harkin
USDA
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Kent Conrad
North Dakota
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