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
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Maryland Convention Sale
11:00 a. m
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