B22—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, Saptambar 15,1984 Maryland honors farmers and history at Food Heritage Day Enjoying cold ice cream . JL Maryland Farm Queen Karen Quidas was on hand to welcome visitors to Food Heritage Day, but she wasn't too busy to enjoy the food. V’ v'<j te» tta ciow^f Carol Pram, a volunteer from Carroll County Farm Museum, demonstrates the art of spinning for interested visitors. A number of craftsmen and entertainers were on hand to share their skills. Eating was one of the main events of the day. Here, Glenice Cornish takes time out from her job with the Department of Public Works to enjoy fresh roasted corn on the cob. Taking a big bite Barbara Cai y gets a helping . .om her jsband, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture William Cawley, left, and Edward Covell, chairman of event's planning committee. The Cawleys and Coveil sailed into the harbor on a skipjack loaded with fresh Maryland produce. BY SUZANNE KEENE BALTIMORE, Md. - Five skipjacks loaded with fresh Maryland produce sailed into Baltimore Inner Harbor last Saturday to help celebrate Maryland Food Heritage Day. When the ships docked, they were greeted by Baltimore Mayor William Donald Scheafer and crowds of visitors who had come to enjoy the beauty of Inner Harbor and a food festival, featuring seafood and fresh fruits and vegetables, that was held in conjunction with the ships’ arrival. Sponsored by Mayor Schaefer and Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Wayne Cawley, the event was designed to recognize Maryland farmers for their suc cess in providing the state with an abundance of quality food and to commemorate the centuries old custom of bringing food into Baltimore by water. “The largest industry in the state of Maryland is ag,” Cawley said during a brief presentation at the harbor. “It’s those dirt farmers out there who really bring this food to you,” he continued, urging the guests to drive out to the Eastern Shore to see some of the farms responsible for producing that food. “We want you to favor the Maryland flavor.” Visitors who did not have an opportunity to pursue his suggestion were able to talk with farmers at their food stands and to (Turn to Page 823) Watermelons, peaches, corn, cantaloupes and tobacco, all grown in Maryland, burden the deck of this skipjack as it sails into Baltimore Harbor in celebration of Maryland Food Heritage Day. The banner on the sail invites visitors to "Favor the Maryland Flavor." Disembarking from the voyage % A P* •v r Cockeysville Fire Company volunteer Chuck Eney is busy barbecuing beef for the thousands of hungry visitors who flocked to food stands throughout the day. Slurping raw oysters Bsrbecatoij beef
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