Patronage Distribution Details for Dairy Members in 1999
The cooperative distributed 244 million dollars in patronage to dairy farmer members who marketed milk through the cooperative in 1999. Allocation equaled seven cents per hundred pounds marketed in the 1999 calendar year. Fully capitalized DFA members received 100 percent in cash. noncapitalized members received 80 percent in cash with the balance applied to DFA accounts. For more information contact Agnes Schafer 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorilee Tarda
Top Agricultural Cooperatives Lead 1994 Co-op 100 Revenue
The Co-op 100 ranks the largest cooperative businesses with over 62 billion in 1994 revenue. Agricultural co-ops dominate the list, led by Farmland Industries and Dairy Farmers of America, accounting for 54 percent of total revenue among the top 100. Robbie Kaplan can provide more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agaculture
Farmland Industries
Dairy Farm Irn
Amenca
Robbie Kaplan
Fall harvest open house set in Frederick County
The Frederick County Office of Maryland Cooperative Extension hosts a fall harvest open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Oct 7 at 430 Montevue Lane Frederick rain or shine. The event highlights Frederick County 4-H master gardeners displays ornamental and vegetable plants herb cooking demonstrations an animal petting zoo and 4-H demonstrations and exhibits. For more information call 301-694-1594.
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Frederick County
Sanctuary open house features John Robbins benefit
John Robbins, Baskin Robbins founder’s son and Diet for a New America author, speaks at Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary fundraising event. Tours of a 70-year-old carriage barn, live music, silent auction, food, and clown entertainment planned. Sunday Oct 8 from 1 to 4 pm at 15200 Mt Nebo Road Poolesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robbins
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Empire
America
Poplar Spring
Mt. Nebo Road
Poolesville
Robbins
C. Cane the Clown
Germantown
Basket bingo planned by Carroll County Farm Bureau
Carroll County Extension personnel and Farm Bureau members were recognized at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents meeting as Maryland national finalists for the Public Relations in Daily Efforts Award. The award honors agriculture in the classroom on National Agriculture Day in March. The Basket bingo fundraiser will be Friday Oct 13 at Alesia Hall, Agriculture Center, Smith Avenue, Westminster. Doors open 5 30 p m bingo at 7 p m. Food available. For tickets contact Joan Myers 410 635 6360 or Jean Knill 301 829 1367.
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Carroll County
Farm Bureau
National Association of County Agricultural Agents
Maryland
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Alesia Hall
Agriculture Center
Smith Avenue
Westminster
Joan Myers
Jean Knill
Soil conservation boards set meetings at Frederick district office
The Catoctin Soil Conservation District board meets at 9 a.m. Wednesday Oct 18 and the Frederick Soil Conservation District holds a regular monthly meeting at 10 a.m. Monday Oct 23. Both in the district conference room at 92 Thomas Johnson Drive Frederick. For more information call 301-695-2803.
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Board of Supervisors
Catoctin
Dairy Show Highlights Maryland Dairy Winners at Harrisburg
The 37th All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg hosted over 3,000 dairy animals from 21 states. Maryland 4-H Dairy Judging Team placed fourth with Andrea Hood and Gary Branning earning top reasons scores, and Branning taking overall reasons. Maryland exhibitors earned several breed honors across Ayrshire Jersey Brown Swiss Guernsey Holstein and Milking Shorthorn shows, with multiple reserve and junior champions noted.
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Mr. Branning
Miss Hood
Jill Torene
Crofton
Ayrshire
Miss Torene
Maryland
Jersey
Russell Martin
Westminster
Bonnie Shade
JJ Alass
Mark Creek
Hagerstown
Pakista LM Charm
J. Delavergne
Jami
Progressive Frederick County farmer operates diverse 200 acre setup
Neighbors observe John, a farmer in Frederick County, running 150 Holstein cattle, 100 replacement heifers, and 200 acres with 450 acres cropland. He grows corn, alfalfa, barley, mixed hay, soybeans, and wheat using soil tests and conservation practices. Tensions arise with newcomer Harry, unsettled by farm sounds and odors and road traffic. Community action and soil districts offer guidance.
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John
Frederck County
Harry
Frederick County
Washington
Mike
Dowtredge
Hike Harry
Catoctin
Frederick
Agricultural events calendar for Frederick and area October updates
A concise calendar of farm shows and extension programs across Maryland communities. Highlights include the Linganore New Market and Brunswick shows in early October, world dairy expo in Madison, and ongoing county fairs and open houses in Frederick, Carroll, and surrounding counties. Educational courses and meetings span 7:30 p.m. sessions, morning expos, and district conservation board gatherings through late October and into November.
FFA Ambassador Selection Week Noted Judges and Candidates
Judges in the front row Gerri Beth Chevez David Kehne Gary Leishman and Kitty Gialanella. Candidates in the back row James Flirwater Francia Moates Danielle Inskeep Sara Palm Matt Latman and Katie Ritter. Naomi Masorjak is not pictured among the candidates.
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Gerri Beth Chevez
David Kehne
Gary Leishman
Kitty Gialanella
James Flirwater
Francia Moates
Danielle Inskeep
Sara Palm
Matt Latman
Katie Ritter
Naomi Masorjak
Simple hay quality evaluation method for livestock feed
A compact guide outlines a practical hay quality check focusing on harvest stage leafiness, bloom size in clover, stem to leaf ratio, texture, fragrance, and mold risks. It notes that early harvest preserves leaves, minimizes mold, and preserves nutritional value for horses and stock through winter.
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D. Gay Smith
Petiaenes Asad
OCS Dairy Dios Taylor
Dix-Lee Farm
Chestertown
Snider Hometend Eaxim
New Hatespene
Holstens
E. Kueffner
Boonsboro
Jon Ribbons
Mise Savage
Oseeana
Savage-Leigh
Miss Savage
Jeena Rinehart
Taneytown
Rinehart
Heather Hines
Union Bridge
Sanvet Valley M
Linganore High School
Howard County
Ellicott City
Brunswick
Brunswick High School
Madison
Wis
Basford Road
Montevue Lane
Rose Hill Manor Park
John K. Parlett
Charlotte Hall
Thurmont
Mt. Neboee
Alesia
Carroll County Agriculture Center
Pomona Grange
Christ Reformed Church
Middletown
FFA Ambassdor Selection
Croll
Meshoularg
New Holland
Ind
Liberty Road
Holland Creda Corsoni
Sug Ware Ag
Dom Sated Sree
Pyran
Wie Fock Freneng Mvetelle Neeny LLC
Samedi
Thare Sai
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