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'Farm to Fork' dinner set for Sunday at LJ's and the Kat Lounge
The Hagerstown-Washington County Economic Development Commission invites the community to “Farm to Fork— the Future Faces of Agriculture” dinner Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. at LJ’s and the Kat Lounge, 1130 Conrad Court in Hagerstown....Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Nominations under way for farm service committees
Farmer candidate nominations are under way for local Farm Service Agency County Committees. The nomination period continues through Thursday, Aug. 1, with the election taking place by mail ballot between Nov. 4 and the close of business on Dec. 2. In...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Elections, Politics, Local Elections, Frederick County (Maryland)
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Agriculture industry continues to do more with less
When you hear the phrase “the boys of summer,” what comes to mind? Is it the 1984 hit by Don Henley? Or do your thoughts turn to baseball like a friend of mine, to the Nationals or the Orioles? Or to the nonfiction work by Roger Kahn about...
Tags: Washington Nationals, Food Industry
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Ridgecrest seeks to remove property-management stress
Name of business: Ridgecrest Property Management LLC Owner: John Laughlin General manager: Kate Schwartz Address: 223 N. Prospect St., Suite 204, Hagerstown Opening date: Jan. 15, 2013 Products and services: The company provides management services...
Tags: Real Estate, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Realty, Services and Shopping
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There are plenty of ways you can celebrate Dairy Month in June
June is National Dairy Month, and the Maryland Department of Agriculture encourages Marylanders to celebrate by enjoying healthy and nutritious dairy products this month and all year long. National Dairy Month celebrates the value of milk and dairy...Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Ice Cream, Healthy Diet, Beverage Industry, Lifestyle and Leisure
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The bird is the word: Feathery friends can be spotted in the comfort, convenience of your backyard
Special to The Herald-MailWhile the proper name is ornithology, most know the relaxing springtime activity as bird watching. Warmer weather has arrived, and that means there are plenty of feathery friends to see in the confines of your own backyard. “What’s...Tags: Butter, Lifestyle and Leisure, Peanut Butter, Foods and Beverages, Game
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Agriculture calendar
Wednesday — Jams and jellies, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. In this session, the discussion will be on the types of jellied products that can be made at home, the ingredients needed, the necessary equipment and supplies, and the basic steps of water bath...Tags: Franklin County (Pennsylvania)
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Washington County Board of Commissioners briefs
Grant would pay for $800,000 in ADA improvements Washington County is planning to bring its administration building on West Washington Street in Hagerstown into compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act regulations. The county Board of...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Antietam National Battlefield
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Ag calendar
Grazing and Pasture Management — The class will meet Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. May 28, June 4, June 11 and June 25. University of Maryland Extension has developed the course for grazing and pasture management. The course is geared not only to...Tags: Environmental Issues, Education, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), The Pennsylvania State University, Colleges and Universities
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Sustainable agriculture takes many forms
jsemler@umd.eduThe past two weeks, I have been at training sessions out of state. The first was a SARE Fellows tour in Kentucky. SARE stands for Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. Sustainable agriculture is a popular term nowadays, but let’s be...Tags: Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Consumers, Natural Resource Industry, Energy Resources
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Harsh appointed to Young Farmers Advisory Board
Matt Harsh, co-owner and operator of Chesley Vegetable Farms, a 45-acre fruit and vegetable farm in Washington County, was appointed by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley as one of five new members of the Young Farmers Advisory Board. The board is...Tags: Environmental Issues, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development, Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Conservation
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Clear Spring High cleans up at Envirothon
The 2013 Washington County Envirothon was held April 19 at the Claud E. Kitchens Outdoor Education Center at Fairview. Fourteen teams from Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Smithsburg, and Washington County Technical High School were on hand for the competition. ...
Tags: Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Environmental Issues, Science and Technology, Natural Resource Industry, Garrett County
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