Basket bingo planned by Frederick County Farm Bureau Women
The Frederick County Farm Bureau Women schedule their second basket bingo for Wednesday November four at New Midway Fire Hall. Doors open 5 p.m. food served, bingo starts 7 p.m. Tickets cost 15 dollars with limited supply. Proceeds support scholarships and educational programs. Call Alice Wilcom 304 898 3527 Terrie Stup 301 898 5505 or Mary Jane Roop 302 98 3527 for details and tickets.
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Frederick County Farm Bureau
New Midway Fire Hall
Thore
Alice Wilcom
Terrie Stup
Mary Jane Roop
Pesticide Council Meeting Set in Annapolis
The Governor's Pesticide Council will meet from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday October 28 in room 114 of the Wayne A. Cawley Jr. Building in Annapolis. Discussion covers groundwater monitoring studies by the Maryland Geological Survey and draft rules on school notification and mandatory integrated pest management. For information contact Mary Ellen Setting at (410) 41-5710.
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Governor's Pesticide Council
Wayne A. Cawley Jr
Annapolis
Maryland Geological Survey
Mary Ellen
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Pleasant Valley Fire
Wayne A Cawley Jr
Harry S. Truman Parkway
Maryland Nutrent Management Advisory Committee
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Walkersville
Pire
Veterinary Board Meeting Set for Oct 22 in Annapolis
The State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will convene at 9am Thursday October 22 in the conference room at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. General business will be discussed. For more information call 410 841-5862.
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State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland Partner of Agriculture
Annapolis
Jude For Moore
Grangers to Meet at New Market Grange Session
The New Market Grange convenes at 7 30 pm on Wednesday October 21 with a social hour to follow. Fire Company 15 members Jeremy Hutton Jimmy Hayter and Brandon Thomas will be honored for wildfire work in Florida and fire prevention tips will be shared. Members should bring canned boxed foods for Casey Burall's school project. For information contact Betty Thompson at 865 3492.
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New Market Grange
New Market Fire Company 15
Florida
Jeremy Hutton
Jimmy Hayter
Brandon Thomas
Grange
Casey Burall
Betty Thompson
Maryland farm financial management workshop announced
The Maryland Cooperative Extension schedules a Friday morning financial management workshop at the Frederick County office on Dec 11 18 and Jan 22. Topics include balance sheets accrual vs cash income statements farm budgeting and financial ratio analysis. Cost is 190 per couple with hot lunches registration materials and a workbook. For details contact Stanley W Fultz at 01 694 1584 ext 3978 or sf8 umail umd edu.
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Maryland Cooperative Extension
Jane
Frederick County Cooperative Extension Office
Stanley W. Fultz
Umail
Umd
Edu
Southern States Coop buys Gold Kist art supply assets
Southern States Cooperative completed the purchase of Gold Kist Inc. wholesale and retail art supply assets. Gold Kist, an Atlanta based farmer cooperative, is widely known across Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas and ranks as the nation’s second largest poultry producer.
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Southern States Cooperative
Gold Kist Inc
Atlanta
Gold Kist
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Open house for FFA walkersville high school event
FFA members host a noon to 7 p m open house featuring the water walker a therapeutic horse device at Offugt Farms 9820 Oak Hill Rd Woodsboro Oct 25 One water walker sale proceeds go to the Wall ersville FPA Chapter marketing team heading to the National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri in November For more information call 301 845 6091
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Walkersville High School
FFA
Offugt Farms
Oak Hill Rd
Woodsboro
Wallersville Fpa
Kansas City
Maryland judging school set by fair association
The Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows will sponsor a judging school on Thursday, Nov 5, at the convention in Hagerstown. Registration deadline is Oct 30. A $5 fee covers lunch and sessions on sewing, needle arts, herbs, and herb vinegars. Contact Diana Wilson at (410) 255-6320 to register.
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Maryland Association of Agricultural Fairs and Shows
Hagerstown
Freda
Diana Wilson
Maryland dairy group to hold annual meeting in Hagerstown
The Maryland Dairy Industry Association plans its annual meeting on Tuesday November 10 at the Four Points Hotel in Hagerstown. Registration costs 46 dollars for members and 641 dollars for non members before November 2 with a 1 dollar late fee per division after. The fee covers breakfast lunch and an afternoon break. For more information contact MBIA at 202 493 0476.
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Maryland Dairy Industry Association
MDIA
Four Points
Hagerstown
Mbia al
Piedmont Invitational Club Calf Sale Set for Oct 24
The Piedmont Invitational Club Calf Sale is scheduled for 7 pm on Saturday October 24 at the Frederick Fairgrounds. Local breeders will sell 40 crossbred steers broke to tie and pre condition. For more information contact sale manager Kein Diehl at 47176425077.
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Piedmont
Frederick Faigrounds
Kein Diehl
Second annual Agriculture Outlook and Poly Conference announced
The Agriculture Outlook and Policy Conference returns with a Nov 4 session in Queenstown at the Research and Education Center. Registration closes Oct 20. Fee is 10 dollars with lunch included. Call 301 405 0087 for details and mail checks to University of Maryland Center for Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy 2200 Symons Hall College Park MD 20742-5535.
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E Research and Education Center
Queenstown
University of Maryland
Center For Agriculture and Natural Resource Policy
Symons
University of Ryland
College Park
Angus official elected at 115th annual Angus meeting
Judith Considine of Middletown was elected as an alternate delegate to the 115th annual meeting of the American Angus Association. The event, held Monday, November 16, in Louisville, Kentucky, accompanies the annual convention and national show at the North American International Livestock Exposition. Stone Ridge Manor, run by Dan and Susie Snyder of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, was named by the American Hereford Association to the Dams of Distinction list for producing a distinguished cow.
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Judith Considine
Middletown
Angus Aso
Louisville
Stone Ridge Manor
Dan and
Susie Snyder
Gettysburg
American Hereford Association
No Decisions Cost Dairy Operations Big Money
Dairy leader Allen Young argues inaction in decision making drains profits. He cites a roofing firm losing over 200000 after a mid level manager quit, noting that gaps between phases raise costs. He urges proactive scheduling of maintenance, equipment readiness, and decisive facility planning to prevent losses.
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Allen J. Young
Utah State University
Utah Dairy
Hereford Grand Champion Shown at Eastern National Livestock Show
Middletown exhibitor Christopher Stutz earned grand champion Hereford steer at the Eastern National Livestock Show held in Tisonium. The event drew cattle from regional farms and confirmed Stutz’s top prize among the Hereford lot.
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Christopher Stutz
Middletown
Tisonium
October Agriculture Calendar highlights regional events
The October calendar lists events across Maryland and beyond including the Washington International Horse Show at US Airways Arena, horse health care demonstrations in Williamsport, New Market Grange, veterinary board meetings in Annapolis, the Maryland Angus Futurity at Dawn Acres, four H craft show in Frederick, Piedmont Invitational Club Call Sale at Frederick Fairgrounds, Water Walker Open House at Offutt Farm Woodsboro, Carroll County Farm Bureau Banquet in Mt. Airy, and the Governor’s Pesticide Council Meeting in Annapolis with various start times and venues.
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US Airways Arena
Andover
Star
Williamsport
New Market
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Maryland
Frederick County
Frederick Fairgrounds
Offutt Farm
Woodsboro
Pork popularity rises in U S restaurants
Washington report notes pork growth on menus from 44 percent of outlets in 1992 97 with an 8 point rise. Chain surveys show a 40 percent jump in pork items at top 200 chains. Executives say leaner pork and flavor versatility boost appeal, cited by Jack Daniel's Fridays and industry spokespeople.
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Washington
Karen Kraushaar
National Pork Producers Council
1.G.I
Jack Daniel
Chop House
Mr. Sousam
Sousam
Ma Sousam Sai
Sheep Scam Slashes Ferry Fares For Hebrides Residents
Hebridean Islanders exploit discounted livestock fares offered by Cal-Mac to ship sheep for vacation. Farmers pay for each sheep left on the mainland, allowing longer trips and yearlong savings, prompting the company to review the program after pockets of abuse emerged.
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Hebridean Islands
Oban
Scotland
Caidonian MacBraynen
Uist
Barra
Mull
Colonsay
Glasgow
Cal-Mac
Stewart Riddell
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Grangers
Financial Workshop
Angus
Dairy Spotlight
Stan Fultz Extension
Dairy Selanve
Hereford
Maryland Angus Association
Dawn Acres
West Friendship
Howard Co
Raymond Zeltman
Brandston Farm
Mike Harrison
Liye
U.S
Frederick
Frevderick Netts
New Holland
NEWHO
Colland Ceresville Ford
Liberty Road
Lonay
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