Regional ag show wraps summer series at Fathers Farewell
The final horse show of the summer series at Fathers Farewell in Thurmont on Sept 25 invites the public. Details via 654 9566. Maryland State Fair results crown several 4-H youth in horses, dogs, and equipment contests. Tara Roberts wins junior bicycle con on, Brian Roberts takes intermediate, Shane Martin earns senior title and advances nationally. Stephanie Wilt tops four equitation events and takes conformation for fillies. Other winners include Kenneth DeHart, Jimmy Woods, Anin Axline, Patricia Farsley, Rebecca Peregoy, Jonathan Gibson, and Sarah Wardenfelt in various classes.
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Moser Road
Thurmont
Roberts
Pleasantville
Tara
Brian
Shane Martin
Carroll County
Kenneth DeHart
Ballenger
Jimmy Woods
Washington County
Stephanie Wilt
Anin Axline
Jefferson
Patricia Farsley
Wolfsville
Western Command
Rebecca Peregoy
Garnet Daus
Sjamsville
Jonathan Gibson
Sarah Wardenfelt
Jonathan
Sarah
Scott Kelly
Chris Murray
Scott Brown
Beef farms aid test of Polled Herefords and crosses
The Northeast Feedlot Test and Carcass Evaluation reports 65 head, 85 percent graded choice, with 89 percent showing yield grades two or three. Steers were fed at D&D Feedlot in Urbana Ohio from 21 breeders' herds. Maryland consignors include Churchview Farm DBK Polled Herefords Grandview Farms Green Valley Farm S&J Ranch Tamsey Farms.
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D&d
Urbana
Ohio
Maryland
Churchview Farm
DBK
Grandview Farms
Green Valley Farm
S&j Ranch
Tamsey Farms
Clinton plan would consolidate USDA offices and cut payments
The Gore backed reform would shrink the Agriculture Department from 42 to 30 agencies, move meat and poultry inspection to FDA, end farm payment splits by families, cap deficiency payments at 50,000 and cut 10,400 jobs over five years. It also proposes trimming off farm income exemptions and ending honey, wool and mohair subsidies.
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Washington
U.S
Department of
Clinton
Wee
Gore
Department
Food and Drug Administration
Mike Espy
Agriculture
Edward Madigan
Congress
Maryland Master Farmer Association Banquet Held in Hagerstown
The Maryland Master Farmer Association hosted its annual summer banquet in Hagerstown. In front, tour guides Ken Wisner and Don Schwartz flank Stacey Guyton, scholarship winner, Dawn Downey, Maryland Farm Queen, and Laurie winner. Behind them stand Rodman Myers, Tony Evans, Herb Wessel, John Kilby, C Lester Dudrow, John Herbst, Dave Herbst, and Richard Brandenburg along with other Master Farmer members.
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Maryland
Master Farmer Association
Hagerstown
Ken Wisner
Stacey Guyton
Dawn Downey
Maryland Farm Queen
Laurie
Don Schwartz
Rodman Myers
Tony Evans
Maryland Department of Agriculture
Herb Wessel
John Kilby
C. Lester Dudrow
John Herbst
Dave Herbst
Richard Brandenburg
Agriculture Calendar notice in Frederick News-Post
The Ag Calendar in the Frederick News-Post invites farm groups to submit activities free of charge. Deadline is noon Friday before Tuesday publication. Send additions changes or corrections to the agriculture editor in Frederick Maryland 21705. Agriculture is our leading asset and we should keep it that way.
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Frederick
Farmers Embrace Environment Amid Public Scrutiny in Maryland
Maryland farmers push sustainable practices to counter negative publicity. Since 1985 they have installed over 36 000 best management practices and expanded integrated pest management and nutrient programs. More than 40 percent of farmland now carries soil conservation plans. Frederick Countians urged to engage with farmers and environmental groups, with contact at 695-2803 or 92 Johnson Drive Frederick.
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Maryland
Frederick Countians
Thomas Johnson Drive
Frederick
September and October County Fair and Show Schedule
A condensed list of events across Maryland and nearby states includes the Great Frederick Fair at Frederick Fairgrounds September 18 25 the All American Dairy Show in Harrisburg September 19 23 and multiple horse shows Grange meetings and 4H events through October 16 with venues such as Thurmont St Marys County Middletown Walkersville Linganore Brunswick Mount Airy and Camp Round Meadow. Details list dates venues and some contact notes.
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Frederick Fairgrounds
Harrisburg
Maryland
Wolfe Farm
St. Mary's County
Thurmont
Call
Grange Hall
Madison
Wis
Glade Valley
Walkersville High School
Mount Aury Carnival Grounds
Camp Round Meadow
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