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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 2000
Page
6
In this brief item, readers learn about a local event dated September 26. It highlights community activities and mentions involved organizations and venues. The notice provides minimal details but signals a scheduled meeting or gathering with community impact.
The Agricultural Research Service ARS posts two issues of the Quarterly Report 7 Research Progress covering crop protection pest management and plant development licensing. A pesticide council meeting is planned September 27 in Room 114 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture to discuss the pesticide program and public comment. Mary Fulen setting contact and New Market Vinagers meet September 27 at New Market Grange Hall to review fair results and celebrate with a covered dish supper.
The Carroll County Equestrian Council will hold a general meeting at 7 30 pm on Tuesday October 1 at Westminster Elementary School. The public is invited. For more information call 410 833 4593 or 416 386 2103.
Pennsylvania welcomes top livestock to the 44th Keystone Livestock Exposition at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg from Wednesday to Monday October 49. Classes include horse halter and hitch, wool judging, breeding swine, beef cattle, and sheep. The event closes with UPenn Veterinary Medicine “Challenge of the Breeds” and a six horse draft hitch. For information call 717-787-5085.
Fail harvest to be celebrated with Fall Harvest Days at the Carroll County Farm Museum in Westminster on Oct 7-8 from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is 4 for adults 2 for ages 7 to 18 and free for under 6. Activities include apple butter making butchering farm machinery demonstrations wagon rides scarecrow making country food crafts and stage entertainment. For more information call 4.
The Mount Airy Saddle Pals announce an English and Western show at the Mount Airy carnival grounds on Twin Arch Road. Registration opens 8:30 pm Sunday October 8 with show starts at 9 am. For more information call 301 829 5014 or 301 831 5230.
The Pennsylvania National Horse Show, a premier indoor all breed event, runs Thursday to Saturday Oct 12 21 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. It draws hundreds of thousands of riders from across the United States competing for 35th annual honors. The show features 1,400 horses with entertainment, shopping and family activities. For information call 717 898 5874.
Horse lovers of all ages are invited to the Rescue League's 10th Annual Fall Open House at Churchland Farm. From 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday October 14-15 activities include pony rides parade of animals tack sale yard sale bake sale and raffles. Admission and parking are free call 703-771-1240 for more information.
The Soil Serene Committee meeting will be held at 9:30 am on Thursday Oct 19 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis. The public meeting will cover soil conservation and water quality program implementation and policy development. For more information call Louise Lawrence at 41-5863.
The Maryland State Grange will convene its 126th annual session from Thursday through Saturday October 19 to 21 at the Ewin Career Jr. American Legion Hall in Thurmont. An awards banquet is planned for 7 p.m. Friday October 20, hosted by Frederick County GI organizations. A room block is arranged at the 8 Motel in Thurmont with contact numbers for information and reservations.
The Washington International Horse Show, a top United States event, runs Tuesday through Sunday, Oct 24–29 at the MCI Center in Washington DC. Tickets $10–$23 with discounts for children seniors and groups. passport tickets and family packages available. Olympic riders from Canada France Sweden and the United States will compete along with racing and RCMP exhibition events. For information call 301 840 41281 and for tickets call TicketMaster at 202 432 SEAT.
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation will hold its annual dinner on Thursday November 2 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie. Tickets cost 50 dollars. An auction will offer the first five newly unveiled Maryland ag items to the highest bidders. The group will award mini-grants to teachers and honor sponsors and donors. For information or tickets call 410 489 9030.
Washington says bumper corn yields despite weak export demand push farmers to link production to government price guarantees. Farmers like Aaron Leman note high bushels per acre while lawmakers debate the 1996 law and market signals. Experts warn repeated production cuts if prices stay low, with Bush backing the legislation and Gore criticizing it.
Penn State and Lehigh researchers tested using lard and inedible fats from pigs as heating fuel, comparing against No. 4 and No. 6 fuel oil. Results show pig fat can heat industrial boilers with minimal tweaks, emitting no sulfur dioxide and about one third of nitrogen emissions of No. 6 fuel oil, yet it is unlikely to replace oil nationwide.
After the fair, focus turns to storing silage for summer feeding. Build trench or bag storage to protect feed from spoilage and pests. Use equipment on hand for processing high moisture corn, and deter rodents and birds with limestone and other methods. For storage options, contact Frederick County Maryland Cooperative Extension at 301-631-3578.
The calendar lists Sept 24-28 events including All-American Dairy Show at Farm Show Complex Harrisburg and Sept 27 New Market Gisey Gari Sree hne, plus Sept 28 meetings for Catoctin Soil Conservation District and Maryland Veterinary Licensing exams in Annapolis. Additional items run into Oct with shows, workshops, and fairs at multiple sites such as Linganore High School, Howard County Extension, Brunswick High School, World Dairy Expo, 4-H Camp in Frederick, and the University of Maryland Pasteurizer Short Course.
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