To Select Farm Queen RANDALLSTOWN, Md. Next weekend, 21 young women from across the state are to com pete for the title of 1998 Maryland Farm Queen, during a two-day contest, sponsored by Maryland Farm Bureau and the Maryland State Fair August 30 and 31. The contest culminates in a public competition at 7 p.m. Sun day in the fairground Cow Palace. Each of these young women represents her home county and was selected in a local contest ear lier this year. During the competition, these young women will participate in both informal and formal competi tions designed to evaluate their knowdlcdge of Farm Bureau poli cy and agriculture. They will also be judged on their poise, ability to speak and community involvement During the public session emceed by local News Channel 2 anchor Sandra Pinkney each contestant will give a one-minute presentation and answer a “fish bowl" question concerning cur rent agricultural issues. Sunday’s event will also mark the end of the reign of Sara Rob erts of Bryantown, Charles Coun ty, as 1997 Maryland farm queen. In addition to making appear ances and presenting awards at the Maryland State Fair, the farm queen is considered the state’s young ambassador for agriculture. During the year, she is to appear at various events including school groups, service clubs and other or ganization interested in hearing presentations about Maryland agriculture. As county farm queen, each young woman is to perform simi lar duties in her home county dur ing the year. For more information about the contest, please contact the Mary land Farm Bureau at (410) 922-3426. MILK Erosion Repair Methods (Continued from Page A 22) crossing areas. All are constructed the use of stream tank fencing, to prevent soil erosion on any water access areas, and water farm. Myers, at left with stick, said, “It’s often difficult to get water from the terrace to the waterway without having a little bit of a problem.” The seepage caused ruts and some erosion, but nothing significant to warrant emergency repair. Some sections were still muddy but the grass was gradually returning, and some additional repair at the site is warranted. Lancaster Farming, Saturday, August 22, 1998-A23
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