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UPDATES Dorchester Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Our Annual Meeting was held on September 19th. During this meeting the following motions were made, approved and carried: To approve slate of nominations to the board, to include Steve Edgar, District #1, and extend current term to William Layton, District #2. To extend current term to Dale Collins, pending his acceptance, motion to rename the scholarship to Education/Scholarships, and motion to amend current by-laws as presented. Beginning in January 2023, monthly Farm Bureau meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Several Issues of Concern for the 2022 County Policy Development from MDFB were discussed, such as: Agrivolltaics—Dual-Use Solar, and Zero –Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks. Legislative Committee, Mary Lou Brown County Activities — Held the Legislative Wrap-up Breakfast in May. Chris Adams, Johnny Mautz, Addie Eckardt attended along with 30 other participants. Held a County Council Candidate Meet & Greet in July, at the Arts Center. Ten of the candidates attended as well as FB members for a total of about 40 people. State Activities —The MD Board of Directors met with the PAC Committee in August and heard from the following candidates: Dan Cox, Republican candidate for Governor, Brooke Lieman, Democrat for Comptroller, Barry Glassman, Republican for Comptroller, Anthony Brown, Democrat for Attorney General. We spoke with Wes Moore, Democrat for Governor through a zoom call. Women’s Leadership Committee, Valarie Brinsfield I attended all WLC monthly meetings. Attended the Ace Summit in DC as well as Congressman Andy Harris’s office to advocate for Agriculture. I was appointed 1st Vice Chairperson for State WLC. Pam Eskridge conducted the Little Mr/Miss Farmer contest. Held a Dorchester WLC Chicken BBQ and Membership Drive in July and raised over $1900 for WLC, where 20 youth and adults volunteered. I was appointed chairperson for State Women’s Leadership, for Women in Ag Workshop which will be held on October 15th at MDFB Office in Davidsonville. WLC Donated: $100 in gift cards to State WLC for their Card Fundraiser, $100 of canned goods to MDFB fill a Ford for MD Food Bank, 10 Agriculture Books to 7 Dorchester Elementary Schools, and donated a Holiday Wreath to WLC silent auction for Ag Education. Farm Bureau Receives Donation Pictured above: Lisa Trice – Farm Bureau Secretary/Treasurer, Valerie Brinsfield – Farm Bureau President, John “Pat” Neild, Jr. – Tidewater Farm Club Historian and Karen Houtman -Tidewater Farm Club Secretary. The Tidewater Farm Club was incorporated as a non-profit in May 1976 by Mr. John Neild Jr., Marion Hodgson, and Webster Allen. The purpose of the non-profit was to work with other agricultural and educational groups, as well as governmental agencies to benefit and advance the interests of those engaged in agricultural activities and to promote and stimulate the public interest in agriculture. After forty six years the membership made the difficult decision to dissolve the corporation and voted to give the remaining funds to the Dorchester County Farm Bureau to use for educational scholarships. On September 28th, 2022 Mr. Neild presented a check for $3,945.61 to President Valerie Brinsfield and Secretary/Treasurer Lisa Trice.
UPCOMING EVENTS 15th 17th 23rd 21st October Women in Ag Conference , MDFB Office Davidsonville, 9:30am -3:00pm Farm Bureau Board Meeting, Contact a board member if you have questions or something to share Dorchester County Farm Bureau Picnic, 1:00pm at Layton’s Chance Winery November Farm Bureau Board Meeting, Contact a board member if you have questions or something to share December 3-6 MD Farm Bureau Convention at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge More details to come regarding our Annual Banquet! Don’t miss this years Annual Picnic! A lot of new exciting activities for the kids and adults! Bounce House, Corn Hole, Pumpkin Painting LIVE MUSIC Raffle Fund Raiser—Bushel of Crabs & TWO $50 gift cards to Emily’s and Layton’s Chance Winery!!! Bring a friend and have them join Farm Bureau and you both get FREE raffle tickets! Little Miss Farmer/Little Mr Farmer Contest During the Annual Picnic on October 23rd Children need to be 5-7 years old by 1 week prior to the picnic. The Little Miss will receive a crown, sash, and a gift The Little Mr. will receive a "Little Mr. Farmer" hat and a gift. The runners up also receive a gift. They need to participate in the local parades, attend any Farm Bureau events that they are invited to if they are available, and hopefully attend the next Little Miss/Mr contest held at the following annual picnic. At least 2 judges will talk with them in private during the picnic and ask them questions about what is on their application and allow them to talk about something if they want to. They will choose the winner and runners up from those interviews and they will be announced soon after. Those interested should contact Pam Eskridge, via call or text at 410-726-2348. She will send an application that needs to be back to her by October 14th. Contact Pam with any other questions.
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