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Harford County Farm BureauWinter 2019 NewsletterHarford County Farm Bureau, Inc.3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 200, Street, MD 21154-1900Phone 410-836-7773 harfordfb@gmail.com2019 Board of DirectorsPresident – Janet ArcherVice President – Maurice JonesSecretary/Treasurer - Alice ArcherDirectorsBill AmossDave DoughertyAllen GalbreathEd GrimmelMatt HillRick HollowayAmy Hopkins DaneyWalter JohnsonAllison JonesDon LyonsJuliet McGuirkBrian MullhausenPast President – Mike DoranWomen’s Committee – Emmy Dallam,Olivia HuberYoung Farmers – Megan Keyes,Mary StewartEducation/Scholarship Committee –Michelle Magness HillCounty Council Liaison – Bob TibbsHarford County AgriculturalSpecialist – Jason GallionHarford County Extension(Ag Educator) – Andy KnessMFB Western Region Field Director:Ryan ZimmermanDistrict Directors:Cricket Goodall (Baltimore County)Allison Jones (Harford County) Calendar of EventsThursday, January 24Agribusiness Resource DayWednesday, January 30MFB Day in AnnapolisTuesday, February 12Extension’s Midwinter Agronomy MeetingSaturday, February 23HCFB 2nd Annual Bull & Shrimp RoastSaturday, March 16Gathering at the Community Table:Symposium on “Food, Farmers andCommunity: Opening the Dialogue”Harford CountyAGRICULTURAL TIRECOLLECTIONMonday, January 28 through Saturday, February 2Monday, February 4 through Saturday, February 9& Monday, February 117:00 AM – 2:30 PMHarford County farmers are encouraged to drop offALL SIZES of used tires for recycling. On or off rimsaccepted. There is NO LIMIT to the number of tires or thenumber of trips to the landfill. (Commercial businesses andout-of-county tires are prohibited.)Tires will be collected at the Scarboro Landfill, 3241Scarboro Road, Street, MD 21154. Please use the mainentrance and go to the kiosk for instructions. Please bring theletter provided by Maryland Farm Bureau with you. (If youneed a copy of the letter, please contact the Harford CountyFarm Bureau office.)The Agricultural Tire Recycling Collection program is part ofMaryland Farm Bureau’s service-to-member effort and iscoordinated with Harford County Farm Bureau, Harford CountyGovernment, and state officials at the Maryland Department ofthe Environment (MDE) and Maryland Environmental Services(MES).For questions or further information, contact Harford County’sRecycling Program Manager, Wendy Doring, at 410-638-3417.
Page 2Winter 2019AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS RECYCLINGTHE FOLLOWING PLASTICS WILL BE ACCEPTABLE FOR RECYCLING: Polypropylene baler twine, separated by color (no net wrap)White supersacks and feed bags #4 (no #5 polypropolyen woven)Colored supersacksWhite bale wrapClear stretch wrapClear greenhouse coversClean and bundled drip tape (must be separated from field mulch)Stacked, polystyrene greenhouse traysNOT ACCEPTABLE: Sweet corn cover, Black field mulch, Dairy bio gloves, Dairy medical suppliesEach type of plastic is to be placed inside a COLLECTION SUPERSACK that can be picked up at ScarboroLandfill. Plastics must be kept relatively clean (store on concrete or hard ground to avoid mud and manureas much as possible), dry (roll or fold into tight bundles), sorted (do not mix types of plastics), and easy tohandle (the bundles should be able to be handled by one person).Please call ahead to make an appointment for drop off, so that manpower is available for unloading.Contact Wendy Doring at 410-638-3417 or 301-832-8884 with any questions, to schedule a drop off, or toobtain collection supersacks. Harford County is leading the way in agricultural plastics recycling!The Maryland Agricultural Resource Council (in November 2017) sent out an article asking thisquestion:What do farmers do over the winter?As many of you know, there is still a lot of work for farmers to do, regardless of the season! Thearticle goes on to outline that winter is When crop farmers meet with their seed dealers to decide what they will be plantingin the spring. When farmers perform maintenance on their machinery and equipment. When farmers and property owners clean up their fields and forests (especially ifthey need firewood). When farmers can take the time to enjoy the holidays with their families and friends(or maybe even go on vacation). When farmers can learn more about new research or new procedures and how theycan do things differently and make improvements to their operation.Check out the opportunities in this newsletterfor what Harford County’s farmers can do in Winter 2019!
Page 3Winter 2019AGRIBUSINESSRESOURCE DAYTHURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 20198:00 AM – 12:00 PMPLEASE JOIN US for a resource day featuring Panel discussions on critical issues facingnew and growing agribusinesses Peer networking opportunities withestablished agribusiness entrepreneurs Partner showcase includingrepresentatives from organizationsthroughout the industryAgribusiness Resource Day is the perfectopportunity to make connections, ask questions,share feedback, and stay on top of the latestdevelopments, news, and opportunities in theindustry.EDGEWOOD HALLHarford Community College401 Thomas Run RoadBel Air, MD 21015Light refreshments will be provided.Please RSVP to Steve Colella atscolella@harford.edu or443-356-2818.BARRY GLASSMANHarford County ExecutiveLEN PARRISHDirector, Community & Economic DevelopmentHarford County Midwinter Agronomy MeetingDeer Creek Overlook, 6 Cherry Hill Road, Street, MD 21154Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMThe Harford County Midwinter Agronomy Meeting will satisfy the credit requirements for private applicatorpesticide re-certification and nutrient management voucher training. Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and theprogram will begin at 9:30 AM. This year’s topics include: weed management in pastures and forages; headscab management in wheat; nitrogen management strategies and thoughts after a challenging year; and farmtransfer planning options. Participants will also have an opportunity to meet with local agribusiness vendorsand sponsors.Registration is 12 prior to February 5, and 20 thereafter and at the door. Registration includes lunch. Pleasecall the Harford County Extension Office at (410) 638-3255 or email Andy at akness@umd.edu to register.Checks can be made out to “HC EAC” and mailed to: 3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 600, Street, MD 21154.
Page 4Winter 2019A Symposium for the PublicAnd Our Local Farmers“FOOD, FARMERS AND COMMUNITY:Opening the Dialogue”Saturday, March 16, 20198:30 AM – 1:30 PM"Food, Farmers and Community: Opening the Dialogue" will take place on Saturday, March 16,from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Harford Community College, Edgewood Hall, Room 132.The keynote speaker, Julie Oberg, Deputy Secretary of the Maryland Department of Agriculture, willdiscuss "As a Community of Food Consumers, We Are All Stakeholders in the Success of Our Farms:Overview of Harford County Farming and Its Challenges."Breakout sessions include "The Real Cost of Cheap Food: The Economic Challenges of Farming andEating," "Buying Local for Our Community and Our Health," "What's Behind the Label? How toUnderstand the Meaning of Organic, GMOs and Antibiotic-Free Food," and "Why is Agricultural LandPreservation Important in Harford County?"Harford County will also launch its new web-based GIS map which will enable the public to buy local byeasily locating Harford’s farms and their products.Breakfast and lunch featuring local products will be served. At lunch, a wrap-up discussion about thesessions and follow-up action will take place. There will also be a display featuring local farmers andtheir products.The day is intended for both the public and farmers to learn about and discuss issues facing foodproducers and consumers today. In addition, the planning team encourages county organizations,including nonprofits and religious institutions, to sponsor a member to attend the symposium as a "foodambassador" to educate their organization’s membership on the information they learned from thesessions. Sponsors of the event include Harford Community College, Harford Community CollegeFoundation's Grants for Innovation Program, Harford County Office of Community and EconomicDevelopment, and Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation.The event is the centerpiece of "Gathering at the Community Table: Celebrating Harford's Farms andFood," the first Harford Community College Scholar-in-Residence program, which focuses on HarfordCounty's rich food history and land stewardship. For more information about the event, contact Dr.Sharon Stowers at sstowers@harford.edu.Registration is through Harford Community College. To register, visit the Office of ContinuingEducation and Training at the main desk in Edgewood Hall. OR Registration forms can be obtainedfrom Leslie Zink or Alice Archer at the Harford County Agricultural Center. The fee is 10 (whichincludes breakfast and lunch buffet). Payment must be by check or credit card.
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Page 6Winter 2019Congratulations to Our 2018 Scholarship Recipients!There were three Harford County Farm Bureau Scholarship recipients. Caroline Belle Dallam graduated from St. Andrew’s School in Delaware and is attending Pennsylvania StateUniversity, majoring in Animal Science and Agricultural Business. Belle received a 500 scholarship award.As the only person in her high school who lived on a farm, she came to see how people outside of theagricultural world view the industry – and learned how important it is to continue to educate the public about thefarming industry. Her studies will lead to more knowledge about running a successful farm and helping toeducate the public through on-farm experiences and farm tours. Belle is the daughter of David and Kate Dallamof Broom’s Bloom Dairy in Bel Air. Paul Donald Johnson is a previous recipient of this scholarship and this year received a 250 scholarshipaward. Paul was a 2017 graduate of North Harford High School and is attending Harford Community College,with plans to continue his education at Iowa State University, majoring in Agricultural Systems Technology.Paul sees agriculture shifting to computerized operations and the use of greater innovation in farm fields. Heplans to give back to Harford County because of the amount of agricultural knowledge it has given him, and topass the knowledge on to the next generation of Harford County farmers. Paul is the son of Walter and KathyJohnson of Forest Hill. Adriana Nicole Valentin graduated from North Harford High School and is attending the University ofDelaware, majoring in Animal Science. Adriana was presented with a 500 scholarship during the SeniorAwards Assembly. Although she does not live on a farm or have an agricultural background, Adriana was amember of FFA and in the Ag Magnet Program at North Harford. This gave her the opportunity to gain a basisin agriculture and led to participation in USDA’s AgDiscovery program, including equine studies in Kentuckyand a veterinary science course at Cornell University. She wants to further her agricultural knowledge and skillsin college, as she explores the many career opportunities within the animal science field. Adriana is thedaughter of Robert and Jennifer Valentin of Bel Air.The Harford County 4-H Memorial Scholarship Fund receives donations from the community and also fromthe sale of animals at the annual 4-H Livestock Auction which is held during the Harford County Farm Fair.This scholarship fund is used to recognize graduating high school seniors who have been involved in the4-H program and who wish to further their education. There were six recipients of the Harford County4-H Memorial Scholarship, which is administered by Harford County Farm Bureau. Each received a 1,000 scholarship award. Sarah Danielle Burton graduated from North Harford High School and is attending York College ofPennsylvania, majoring in Nursing. Sarah participated in 4-H for 9 years as a member and leader of Livestock4-H Club and Cloverettes and Friends 4-H Club and was a 4-H Camp counselor. She was also a member ofFFA and in the Ag Magnet Program at North Harford. Sarah is very grateful to be part of a fourth generationfamily in the produce business. She truly understands the need for connection of farmers, consumers, andlegislators and will continue to educate youth and others on the importance of agriculture. Sarah is the daughterof Robert and Suzanne Burton of Pylesville. Caroline Belle Dallam graduated from St. Andrew’s School in Delaware and is attending Pennsylvania StateUniversity, majoring in Animal Science and Agricultural Business. Belle is the ninth generation on her family’sfarm, Broom’s Bloom Dairy, and agriculture has always been part of her life. She has farm experience in thebarn (from feeding calves to milking cows) and retail experience in the ice cream store and at the farmer’smarket. Belle was in 4-H for 10 years and developed a passion for dairy judging. After college, she wants tocontinue to work with the public and educate them on the agriculture industry. Belle is the daughter of Davidand Kate Dallam of Bel Air.
Page 7Winter 2019Our 2018 Scholarship Recipients (continued) Emily Michele Miller graduated from North Harford High School and is attending West Chester University,majoring in Computer Science. Emily enthusiastically participated in 4-H for 10 years and was also a memberof FFA and the Ag Magnet Program at North Harford. Through her work with Flowers by Bauers, she was ableto serve as a research assistant, studying the growth of snapdragons and sunflowers. Her findings were laterimplemented into their greenhouses to improve productivity. Through her studies, she hopes to create astronger, smarter connection between technology and agriculture. Emily is the daughter of Brad and DawnMiller of Street. Sarah Elizabeth Ortt graduated from North Harford High School and is attending Lebanon Valley College,majoring in Physical Therapy. Sarah was involved in 4-H for 10 years, participating in a wide range ofactivities and gaining many valuable life skills. She feels that her experiences with agriculture led to skills suchas patience, dedication, and perseverance that can be applied to what she does every day. Through communityevents and serving as a 4-H Camp counselor, she realized the benefits of helping and healing others and set thegoal to work in the health field. Sarah is the daughter of Richard and Janine Ortt of Jarrettsville Brooke Jayne Rickey graduated from North Harford High School and is attending East StroudsburgUniversity, majoring in Physics. Brooke was involved in 4-H for 10 years, showing beef cattle, sheep, andpoultry in local and national competitions. She has always had an interest in engineering and the sciences,always wanting to know how things work. Through Physics, she hopes to explore new theories and ideas and towork toward the explanation of the universe. Brooke is the daughter of Jay and Jill Rickey of Whiteford. Alisa Noelle Schaedel graduated from North Harford High School and is attending Harford CommunityCollege, majoring in Elementary Education. Alisa was involved in 4-H for 10 years as a member and leader ofLivestock 4-H Club and Cloverettes and Friends 4-H Club. She has had a commercial sheep flock on hergrandparent’s farm. With experience in a preschool laboratory classroom and through the completion of childdevelopment courses, Alisa’s goal is to become a teacher of young children. Alisa is the daughter of Brian andMarylisa Schaedel of Street.Good luck to all of our scholarship winners! We wish you well in your studies andknow that you will represent us in the future as great advocates for agriculture.2019 Maryland Farm Bureau ScholarshipMaryland Farm Bureau will offer five 2,000 scholarships. Applicants must be high school seniors startingcollege in Fall 2019 or full-time college students at any community college or 4 year institution. Applicantsor their parents/guardians MUST be members of Maryland Farm Bureau. Three of the scholarships will beoffered to agricultural curriculum majors and two scholarships will be offered to non-agricultural oragricultural curriculum majors.Go to the Maryland Farm Bureau website (www.mdfarmbureau.com) to obtain the application form.Completed applications, along with a current photo, must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, February 1,2019. An essay must also be prepared on: “Technology is one of the driving forces for innovation andadvancement in agriculture. How can the industry attract the best and brightest minds from STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math) into agricultural careers?” For questions, contact Maryland Farm Bureauat scholarship@mdfarmbureau.com.
Page 8Winter 20192019 Harford County Farm Bureau Scholarship ProgramThe Harford County Farm Bureau Scholarship is available to applicants whose families are members ofHarford County Farm Bureau. The applicant must be accepted or enrolled in a full-time accredited 2 or 4 yearcollege, university, or technical school, and the applicant’s chosen curriculum must be in an approved programin agriculture or an agriculturally related field.The Harford County 4-H Memorial Scholarship is available to applicants who have been a member of HarfordCounty 4-H for a minimum of 2 years. This scholarship was established to memorialize several Harford County4-H members who lost their lives at a young age because of accidents or health issues. Funds for thisscholarship come from donations and from the sale of 4-H livestock projects which are sold at the HarfordCounty Farm Fair.There is one scholarship application form, which can be used for either or both scholarships. The applicationform will be available in February 2019 from guidance counselors at all local high schools, on the HarfordCounty Farm Bureau website (www.mdfarmbureau.com, County Sites/Harford), or by contacting the FarmBureau office at 410-836-7773 or harfordfb@gmail.com.The completed application and all requested information should be sent to: Harford County Farm Bureau,3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 200, Street, MD 21154. Applications must be postmarked by or delivered to theFarm Bureau Office at the Harford County Agricultural Center by Friday, April 26, 2019.All completed applications will be reviewed by Harford County Farm Bureau’s Education/ScholarshipCommittee, with the possibility of a personal interview of the applicant if needed. The committee’srecommendations will be presented to the Board of Directors for final approval at their May 2019 meeting.Recipients of Harford County Farm Bureau Scholarship awards will be recognized during senior awardassemblies at local high schools and will be notified in writing on/about June 1, 2019.Recipients of Harford County 4-H Memorial Scholarship awards will be announced prior to the 4-H LivestockAuction at the Harford County Farm Fair on Saturday, July 27, 2019.If there are any questions or further information is needed, please contact the Farm Bureau office.Put this on your summer calendar!“HARFORD COUNTY AGRICULTURE NIGHT”AT RIPKEN STADIUMJointly coordinated by Harford County Farm Bureau, Harford County 4-H and Extension, and Harford SoilConservation District, make plans to join us at the Aberdeen Ironbirds game on Friday, August 2, 2019.Come early for “Farm Fun” including 4-H animals on display, pony rides, farm equipment, and numeroustable displays by agricultural service providers. Kids (and adults, too) can participate in the “Ag Adventure”scavenger hunt. Details about game time and ticket orders will be available later.
Harford County Farm Bureau, Inc.3525 Conowingo Road, Suite 200Street, MD 21154-1900RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDGood Friends! Great Food! LIVE Music!Don’t miss the Harford County Farm Bureau2nd Annual Bull & Shrimp Roast!Saturday, February 23, 20197:00-11:00 PM at Jarrettsville Gardens(See page 5 for ticket information.)
Food," the first Harford Community College Scholar-in-Residence program, which focuses on Harford County's rich food history and land stewardship. For more information about the event, contact Dr. Sharon Stowers at sstowers@harford.edu. Registration is through Harford Community College. To register, visit the Office of Continuing
