Maryland Holstein Convention to he Feb, 21 -22 HAGERSTOWN,MD - The Maryland Holstein Association, Frederick, MD, recently an nounced the schedule for the Maryland State Holstein Con vention and Sale to be held on Feb. 21-22. The convention will feature Dr. Francis H. Fox, DVM, from Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, speaking on Johne’s Disease. Dr. Fox was elected to the American Veterinarian Medical Assoc., Judicial Council by the House of Delegates at the annual AVMA Convention. The Holstein Assoc, advises everyone intending to attend the convention to make their reser vations early. All tickets will be sold on a prepaid reservation basis only, with the deadline being Feb. 10. DM Conference slated in New York ITHACA, NY. - Operators of pick-your-own farms and roadside markets and other people who sell farm products directly to con sumers will meet in Rochester, NY, Feb. 4-6 to brush up on production techniques and marketing skills. To be held at the new Rochester Holiday Inn Holidome and Con ference Center, the 1986 New York State Direct Marketing Conference and Trade Show is expected to attract participants from New York and adjoining states, and Canada. The conference, sponsored jointly by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the New York State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University, is open to growers, direct marketers, agribusiness representatives, and Cooperative Extension personnel. It will feature sessions on small fruits, specialty marketing, and held Hotel reservations are to be made directly with the Rama da Inn, 301-733-5100. Deadline for these reservations at the special convention rate of $3B, single; $43, double; $4B, triple; $53, quad; is also Feb. 10. A fun auction will be held on Friday evening, following the Banquet Program. All proceeds will be donated to the Maryland 4- H Club Foundation, in support of the 4-H dairy judging team’s trip to Europe. If you have an item you would like to donate to the Fun Auction, write or call Nona Schwartzbeck, at 4300 Bark Hill Rd., Union Bridge, MD, 21791 or 301-775-2845. The Convention winds up with the sale scheduled for Feb. 22 which promises to have quality pedigreed animals that will brighten any bam. production techniques involving a variety of vegetables, including Chinese vegetables, salad crops, baby vegetables, organic produce, and herbs. A special session also is planned for those interested in starting a direct marketing business. Agenda items also include specialty crops, advertising, consumer trends, and marketing ideas. Specialists from Cornell, the University of Wisconsin, the Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University, Agway Inc. and the New York State Depart ment of Agriculture and Markets will be featured speakers. For more information about the conference program and registration, contact Thomas Nally, Monroe County Cooperative Extension, 249 Highland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620. He can be reached at (716 ) 461-1000. Maryland State Holstein Convention Ramada Inn, Hagerstown TICKET ORDER FORM - RESERVATIONS REQUIRED! BANQUET @ $14.95 (# tickets) Total $ BUSINESS LUNCHEON ® $ 9.95 (# tickets) Total $ TOTAL ENCLOSED $ PHONE ADDRESS NO REFUNDS AFTER FEBRUARY 10.1986 Please make check payable to; WASHINGTON COUNTY HOLSTEIN ASSOC Return by February 10,1986 to; Marlin Martin, Rt. 2, Box 414, Smithsburg, MD 21783 301-824-2106 FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 21.1986 RAMADA AIN, HAGERSTOWN, MO. Registration and Dairy Bar 9:30 a.m Welcome- John Shank, II; Annual Business Meeting- James R Production Awards- Marlin Hoff; P B R. Awards- Judy Wolford. Lunch- By Reservation Only. 10:30 a. m 12:30 p.m Toastmaster- Dr. David Hagan; Guest Speaker- Dr DVM; Cornell University; Topic: Johne’s Disease MD Jr. Holstein Dairy Bowl Contest 1:30 p.m 3:00 p.m No specific program has been planned for ladies, however, there are many historical sites & points of interest in Washington County. There will be brochures available outlining various types of activities of interest to those who do not wish to participate in the business meeting. BANQUET- TICKETS BY RESERVATION ONLY 7:00 p.m. w® 1 " Welcome- John Shank, II; Toastmaster- Tom Shaw; Junior Holstein Member Awards- Nona Schwartzbeck; Introduction of Judging Teams- J. Lee Majeski; Scholarship Awards- Judy lager Calf Raffle- Drawing; Fun Auction 9:00 p.m Saturday, February 22,1986 Hagerstown Speedway Exhibition Hall, Hagerstown, MD Maryland Convention Sale 11:00 a. m SBW)). INFRARED HEATING. INC. SUNNY PIG 1 1,000 to 2,200 BTU SUNNY PIG 2 2,200 to 4.400 BTU £ i*s •%samg\ I SUNNY PIG 3 2,500 to 5,000 BTU COMPLETE SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, SALES, INSTALLATION. SERVICE FOR RD 4, EastJFarmersville Rd., Ephrata, PA 17522 hours , (1