Farmers at markets give life to generations and geographies
Washington reports a shift as retirees, job losers, and young couples turn to suburban farmers' markets for livelihood. Francis Roland, 58, left TV repair for produce on a 10 acre Friendly farm, while others like 72-year-old William Rowe and 35-year-old Tony Ricci find purpose and extra income selling plants and organic goods in Takoma Park and surrounding Virginia markets.
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Washington
Francis Roland
Arlington
Mr. Roland
Roland
Friendly
Nancy Corigall
Fairfax County Extension Service
Virginia
William Rowe
Annandale
Rowe
District of Columbia Transportating Department
Mr. Rowe
Sanibel Island
Florida
Takoma Park
Ricci
Penn State
Mr. Ricci
Cactus and Succulent Society to Convene Conference
The Eighth Eastern Cactus and Succulent Conference will run Oct 16 to 29 in Washington DC. World authorities, including Susan Carter-Holmes, Brian Lamb, Nigel Taylor, Steven Hammer, David Ferguson and Jerry Barad, will attend. One on one discussions, plant show, sales, a rare plant auction, and hobbyist mingling are planned with registration contact Mr Miller at 2022320629.
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Washington, D.C
Lee Miller
Susan Carter-Holmes
Brian Lamb
Nigel Taylor
Steven Hammer
David Ferguson
Jerry Barad
Miller
Pick Your Own Peaches Opens at Sherry Orchard near Gettysburg
A volunteer run pick your own peaches operation at Sherry Peach Orchard on Emmitsburg Road south of Gettysburg, Pa., began with picking from 1 p m until dark. Peaches at 35 cents per pound. Proceeds support Gettysburg National Parks peach orchard fund for care of the trees, with volunteers providing battle history and orchard facts onsite.
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Emmitsburg Road
Gettysburg
Friends of the National Parks At Gettysburg
Maryland peach crop offers abundant high quality fruit
Maryland reports a 12 million pound peach crop with good yields and very good quality despite prior frost scares. Growers indicate the season is slightly behind schedule giving consumers ample time to buy and enjoy local peaches. Look for sound fruit with no large soft spots and minimal skin spotting.
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Maryland
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland Agricultural Statistics Service
Mosquito War Grows On Maryland Eastern Shore
The Maryland Department of Agriculture steps up a mosquito control program on the Lower Eastern Shore after heavy rains threatening a bumper crop. Rainfall of over four inches flooded breeding sites as MDA plans larval treatments and aerial spraying will intensify with better weather. People are advised to schedule outdoor activities during daylight, wear long sleeves and use repellents.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture
Maryland
MDA
Sow A Tree project opens Maryland Outdoors Month
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Maryland Jaycees launch the Sow A Tree seed project at the Maryland State Fair to recruit 10,000 families for at least three environment enhancing activities. Participants receive a kit with Maryland Outdoors, a Pepsi card, a free tree seedling, magnets, park discounts, and a events calendar.
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Maryland Department of Natural Resources
Maryland Jaycees
Maryland Outdoors
Maryland
Husky Gold tops 1993 All-America Selections winners
The 1993 AAS winners mark six decades since the program began in 1933. Husky Gold, a dwarf indeterminate tomato, is highlighted as a standout vegetable winner with easy culture, 70 day maturity, Verticillium and Fusarium Wilt resistance, and broad availability from seed houses and garden centers. Future columns will cover the remaining three winners.
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AAS
North America
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Howard W. Kerr
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agriculture Department
Mr. Kerr
Cactus & Succulent Society
Chuck Wade
Sod Farm, Inc
Garden News
R. Koogle
C. Thomas
WH. Crum
Jory
Kei
Bob Spindola
Mid-Atlantic Kai Club
Nippon Mrinkad
Potomac
Kue Ming
Girl Scout
Frederick Caniity
Asai
Lilypons Water Gardens
Ahlen
Eee
Fred Archibald
Bay Mor
Bard Bering
Wavert
Fredence
Fen
BRE Nemort
John Deere Tractors
Gladhili Tractor
MAKI
Prps Pattes Ptehr Ok
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