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Upcoming Agricultural Events in Region
SATURDAY, MAY 18
• Meghan’s Change Ups fundraiser, 5-11 p.m., and Talbot Ag Center, Easton Md. Pit beef, barbecue chicken dinner, auctions, music and cake wheel. Donation: $20 for adults, $10 for children 16 and younger. For more information, visit www.Meghanschangeups.com or call 443-496-2613.
TUESDAY, MAY 21
• High tunnel mixed vegetable production workshop, 5-8 p.m., at Smyrna Outreach and Research Center, 884 Smyrna Leipsic Road, Smyrna, Del. Space is limited, so an RSVP is requested by May 10. To register to get more information, call 302-857-6397 or 302-857-758, or e-mail
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TUESDAY, MAY 28
• Grain marketing meeting, 6:30 a.m., Sudlersville United Methodist Church, Sudlersville, Md.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 29
• Annual Strawberry Twilight Meeting, 6-8 p.m at Wye Research & Ed Center, Queenstown, Md. Rain or shine. Refreshments available. Pre-registration not required. Free and open to the public.
THURSDAY, MAY 30
• Wheat Field Day, hosted by Eddie Mercer Agri-Service, 7801 Biggs Ford Rd. Frederick, Md. For more information contact Shelly at 301-663-4678.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
• Maryland Poultry Swap and Farmer’s Market, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5329 Mondell Rd. Sharpsburg, Md. For more info, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 301-432-4782 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
TUESDAY, JUNE 11
• Grain marketing meeting, 6:30 a.m., Sudlersville United Methodist Church, Sudlersville, Md.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY, JUNE 20-21
• 64th Delmarva Chicken Festival, Byrd Park, Snow Hill, Md. Times: Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.