Maryland Pleasure Horse Seminar Set At South Carroll High
The University of Maryland Extension sponsors the seventh annual Maryland Pleasure Horse Seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p m on a Saturday at South Carroll High School Winfield with nine seminars to choose from including feeding, geriatric horse care, safety and budgeting. Advanced registration costs 15 per person for the full day lunch and materials with farm demonstrations at 10 extra. Day care for children ages one to eight is available. To register call the Carroll County Extension Office at 410 848 4611.
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University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Service
Maryland
South Carroll High School
Winfield
Carroll County Cooperative Extension Office
Soil Cooperative Banquet Planned in Frederick
The Frederick Soil Conservation District announces its Annual Cooperators Banquet at 6 30 p m on Friday November 17 held at the Jefferson Community Center.
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Frederick
Hereford conference set at Colorado State University
The 12th annual World Hereford Conference will be hosted by the American Hereford Association from August 15 to 17, 1996, at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. The four-year cycle brings together beef producing nations. this marks the second U.S. hosting. Contact AHA for details.
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American Hereford Association
AHA
Colorado State University
Fort Collins
Colo
U.S
P.O
Kansas City
Washington International Horse Show Celebrates 37th Year
The Washington International Horse Show runs through Sunday at USAir Arena in Landover for its 37th anniversary. Maryland juniors Kristina Lyhus, Laurel Mullen, Elizabeth Coughlin, Chelsea Faulkner, Debra O'Reagan, and Lizzie Taylor were invited based on yearlong points. Only 25 riders were chosen. tickets via (202) 432 SEAT.
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Washington
Memorial gifts to honor Dr Elmer Cooper 60
Dr Elmer Cooper 60 died September 28 after a year long cancer battle at his Beltsville home. He retired in 1989 after ten years as a CES specialist in agricultural education and spent nineteen years as a vocational agriculture teacher at North Harford High School. Memorial gifts are asked for to the Maryland FFA Foundation Inc and the Dr Elmer L Cooper Endowment Fund of the American Cancer Society. Contributions should be mailed to Tina Walls at the Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association and to the FFA Foundation at Silver Spring. Dolye Cooper condolences to be sent to Beltsville.
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Elmer Cooper
Beltsville
Cooper
CES
North Harford High School
FIA
Maryland Department of Education
Maryland Ffa Foundation Inc
Elmer L. Cooper
American Cancer Society
Tina Walls
Maryland Agriculture Teachers Association
Deep Cup Road
Columbia
FFA Foundation
P.O. Box
Silver Spring
Dollye Cooper
Green Ash Lane
Grange Meeting to Feature Becky Brashear Discussing Fair
Grange will host Becky Brashear executive assistant for Frederick County Agricultural Society and Great Frederick Fair to talk about fair operation at 7 p.m. Wednesday Oct 25 at the Grange hall. The program will cover state convention highlights and will open with a covered dish supper.
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Becky Brashear
Frederick County Agricultural Society
Futurity entries due for 15th Maryland Holstein Futurity
Entries for the 15th Maryland Holstein Futurity are due Tuesday Oct 31. Calves must be entered with cows shown in 1998 as three year olds. The show’s estimated value is 4730 dollars. First payment is 250 dollars per animal. Mail to John E Hall chairman 23315 Chestertown Road Chestertown 21620.
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Maryland
John E. Hall
Chestertown Road
Chestertown
Dairy Spotlight: Stan Fultz on Cow Comfort for Winter
Winter housing for dairy cows requires good ventilation and properly designed freestalls and bedding. Observe cow movement, stall cleanliness, and water availability, plus listen for cow cues to identify comfort issues. For details call 694-1594 extension 3578.
Catoctin FFA Competes At State And National Levels
Catoctin FFA members were active with a summer parade float earning second place and a July family picnic. Dairy judging, led by Mark Valentine, Ben Lambert, Amanda Valentine and Bruce Bassler, placed second and earned a trip to the Eastern State Exposition in Springfield. Livestock judging, led by Missy Willard, Tammy Green, Jen Hobbs and Dana Bollinger, won first place and will compete nationally in Kansas City in November. The chapter hosted a fish toss fundraiser at the Thurmont Emmitsburg Community Show and is selling bulbs and citrus. Greenhand ceremonies are planned for November.
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Catoctin
Springfield
Mass
Miss Willard
Tammy Green
Jen Hobbs
Dana Bollinger
Kansas City
Thurmont- Emmitsburg
Farm Bill hearings announced by U S Agriculture chief
U S Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman announced public farm bill hearings to be held October 31 to November 2 in Washington D C. The nonpartisan sessions will cover commodity programs research conservation and rural development block grants. For more information call Tom Amontree at 202 720 4623.
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U.S
Dan Glickman
Glickman
Washington, D.C
Tom Amontree
Agriculture calendar October events and meetings listed
An October calendar of farm related meetings and sales across Maryland and nearby areas. Notable items include the Carroll County Farm Bureau Annual Dinner in Pleasant Valley on Oct 24 and multiple Department of Agriculture and extension gatherings through late October and early November, plus trade sales such as the Maryland Shorthorn and Angus auctions. Includes contact numbers for information.
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Carroll County Farm Bureau
Pleasant Valley Fire
Maryland Agriculture Land Preservation Foundation
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Annapolis
Washington International
Governor’s Pesticide Council
State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Frederick County Farm Bureau
Walkersville
Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park
Maryland Shorthorn Association
Frederick Fairgrounds
Sue Kline
Ray Ediger
Dawn Acres
West Friendship
Locals Own Winner Crowned Grand Champion at Kansas State Fair
Locals own Kks Dividend 4174 earned grand champion bull honors at the Kansas State Fair Angus Show in Hutchinson Kansas. The bull is co owned by McCurry Brothers Sedgwick Black Wave Angus Middletown and Middlefield Farms Fort Collins. He also claimed junior champion honors.
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Hutchinson
Kan
McCurry Brothers
Sedgwick
Black Wave Angus
Middletown
Middlefield Farms
Fort Collins
Colo
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Sally Anderson
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Carol Brust
Marshall Flock
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Ostallay
Sturpy
Angus
American Angus Associatin
Qaffith
Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
Turf Valley Country Club
Westminster Livestock
Westminster
Carroll Manor
National Ffa
Lebanon Fairgrounds
Lebanon
Frederick County
Pomona Grange
Old Woodsboro
South Third Street
Weodsboro
Brown Swiss Association
St. John's Parish Hall
Creagerstown
ATTA
Farm Credit
Ttus
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Credit
Nas Pu Mrsi Eli Ehy
Paul F. Brunner
ANTRA
Nationwide Insurance
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