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 In this section you will find numerous agribusinesses that offer agricultural products, services or assistance. To locate a product or service, select a category. The agribusinesses are listed in alphabetical order. Please remember this is a partial list and does not include all agribusiness that may provide this product or service, only those that have chosen to participate in this web site listing. For more information or to connect to the web site for any of the products or services, click on the link under their listing (where available).
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AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT / BANKING / LENDING
Advanced Technology Center for Agriculture and Business Development
Carroll Community College
1601 Washington Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-8108
410-876-5869 Fax
kmenasche@carroll.cc.md.us
www.carrolltraining.com
The ATC provides training and education services for agribusiness and small farm businesses in technology, business development, and management. Special training also available in plant tissue culture.
Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County
University of Maryland
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21158
410-386-2760
410-876-0132 Fax
colag-carroll@umail.umd.edu
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/carroll
Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County is committed to "Educating People to Help Themselves." We offer educational programs and problem-solving assistance with emphasis on several initiatives that address different aspects of life in Carroll County, including: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nutrient Management, Diet, Nutrition, Health and Food Safety, 4-H Youth Development, Home Horticulture/Master Gardner Program, Financial Management.
Farm Notes - newsletter from the Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County
MidAtlantic Farm Credit
45 Aileron Court
P.O. Box 430
Westminster, MD 21158
410-848-1033
410-876-1072 Fax
www.midatlanticfarmcredit.com
Offering farm and country home loans for a variety of purposes, including real estate, operating, construction and equipment.
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
Mark Martin, CED
698 Corporate Center Court, Suites J and K
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-2780 EXT. 2
410-848-6696
410-848-8258 Fax
Mark.Martin@md.usda.gov
www.fsa.usda.gov
The Farm Service Agency provides supervised credit and is responsible for administration of farm commodity, conservation, environmental, emergency and disaster assistance programs to county farmers and farmland owners.
"Open House" May 7, 2008
Sign-up for Dairy Disaster Assistance Program ends May 5, 2008
Click here for daily Carroll County LDP rates.
Farm Service Agency News - June 2008 newsletter provided by the Carroll County Farm Service Agency.
AGRITOURISM / FAIRS / FESTIVALS
Carroll County Agriculture Center
Larry Collins, Manager
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-6704 Office
www.carrollcountyagcenter.com
The Carroll County Agriculture Center, Inc. is a private, non-profit, educational, charitable and scientific 501(C)(3) organization. It was created in March of 1954 to provide a home for the 4-H and FFA Fair and other agriculturally related activities.
Carroll County Farm Museum
500 S. Center Street
Westminster, MD 21157
410-386-3880
410-876-8544 Fax
ccfarm@carr.org
www.carrollcountyfarmmuseum.org
The Carroll County Farm Museum provides the public with the opportunity to experience mid-nineteenth Century rural life. The Carroll County Farm Museum, the first of its kind in Maryland, opened its doors to the public for the first time on August 13, 1966. The Museum grounds include original farm structures, such as the Farmhouse, built in 1852-53, and a bank barn. Other buildings include a Smokehouse, Broom Shop, Saddlery, Springhouse, Living History Center, Wagon Shed, General Store exhibit, and a One-room Schoolhouse. Period artifacts and antiques complete the rural experience for visitors.
Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair
Lynn Talbert, Chair
Jen Schultz, Manager
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21157
410-635-3932
410-386-2760 Extension Office
410-876-0132 Fax
ccfairmanager@att.net
www.carrollcountyfair.com
The Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair is held every year at the Carroll County Ag Center fairgrounds during the first week of August.
AGRONOMY SERVICES
Carroll Soil Conservation District
698 Corporate Center Court, Suites J and K
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-8200, ext. 3
www.mascd.net
The district provides technical assistance to the agricultural community, reviews and approves erosion and sediment control plans for construction activities and promotes the use of best management practices to protect water quality.
"Open House" May 7, 2008
Carroll Soil Conservation District Newsletter - Spring 06' newsletter and annual report provided by the Carroll Soil Conservation District.
Charles H. Schaefer, II
845 Humbert Schoolhouse Road
Westminster, MD 21158
410-346-7498
chskts@qis.net
Prairie Seed Corn and Soybean Distributor. King's Agriseeds distributor of Masters Choice Hybrids and a wide variety of forage seeds. Inquiries welcome!
Directions: Rt. 97 north through Union Mills and Silver Run. Turn right onto Humbert Schoolhouse Road and continue 3-4 miles on Humbert Schoolhouse Road. Farm is on both sides of the road.
Double D Spreading
Don Brower
4261 Angell Road
Taneytown, MD 21787
410-756-2085
443-277-3216
Custom work. Liquid and dry manure hauling, nutrient management certified, Anderson in-line bale wrapper for high moisture hay, tillage work, Great Plains no-till drill with grass seeder for no-till grain or pasture renovation and CREP.
Eaton Excavating, Inc.
C. Doug and Karen Eaton
5701 Bethel Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-781-6200
410-781-6200 Fax
Excavating services, soil conservation services, farm layout and design services.
Farm & Home Service, Inc.
H. Calvin Day
7625 Main Street
Sykesville, MD 21784
410-795-1234
410-795-1242 Fax
Feed, seed, fertilizer, lime, hay, straw, bedding, vegetable plants, farm & home and garden supplies.
Finch Services Inc.
1127 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-7211
410-876-5808 Fax
info@finchinc.com
www.finchinc.com
Your local full service John Deere dealer and farm equipment supplier.
Located on Rt. 97 north across from the airport.
John P. Harrison Farm Services, LLC.
John P. Harrison
6580 Day View Drive
Woodbine, MD 21797
443-375-2814
Farmboyjp500@aol.com
Custom farm services include wet lime spreading, haymaking, self-propelled bale wagon service, portable on-site seed cleaning and rotary mowing.
Keymar Fertilizer, Inc.
Keith Warner
1809 Francis Scott Key Highway
Keymar, MD 21757
410-775-7250
410-775-7250 Fax
keymarfert@erols.com
Fertilizer, chemicals and seed for planting to farmers and to landscapers. Offer seed cleaning to farmers that save seed for replant. Chemicals can be applied or picked up.
Pheasant Echo's Farm
Byron (Barney) D. Stambaugh
524 S. Frizzellburg Road
Westminster, MD 21158
410-984-0502 Cell
410-775-2964 Home
410-848-4848 Fax
Custom chopping, combining, planting, baling and lime spreading.
Southern States Hampstead Cooperative
4020 Shiloh Avenue
Hampstead, MD 21074
410-374-9077 or 410-239-3166
410-374-5662 Fax
Feed, seed, fertilizer, crop protectants and farm supplies. Offer custom application of lime, fertilizer and crop protectants.
BUTCHERING SERVICES / RETAIL MEATS
A&W Country Meats, Inc.
Barbara and David Feeser
Rear 12 Middle Street
Taneytown, MD 21787-2120
410-756-2420
Custom slaughtering, curing and smoking. Specializing in choice beef, pork, lamb, goat and chicken. Wholesale and retail.
Bullock's Country Meats & Farm Market, Inc.
Doug Zepp and Clyde Hirt
2020 Sykesville Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-6786
410-848-8685 Fax
Fresh meats and produce, custom slaughtering and deer processing. Meats for your freezer by sides and quarters, retail meat counter and personalized customer service.
Five miles south of Westminster on Route 32, south side of Route 97 and Route 32. From Eldersburg 11 miles on Route 32 north.
DAIRY SERVICES
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
100 Manchester Avenue
Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-8799
410-857-8766 Fax
dwiles@dfamilk.com
www.dfamilk.com
Farmer-owned dairy cooperative located in 46 states. DFA offers competitive milk prices and offers many programs and premiums to its members.
Goods Livestock, Inc.
Keymar Calf Receiving Station @ the Robert Bowers Farm
6059 Keysville Road
Keymar, MD 21757
410-756-4644
410-756-2391 Fax
Monday & Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Paying top prices for: 3-6 Day old baby calves only, Holstein bulls & heifers, black, black white faced beef crossbred bulls & heifers.
Licensed & Bonded, grading and payment made upon receipt of calf.
Click here to see the "Baby Calf Receiving Guildlines"
John P. Harrison Farm Services, LLC.
John P. Harrison
6580 Day View Drive
Woodbine, MD 21797
443-375-2814
Farmboyjp500@aol.com
Livestock transportation.
Queen Acres Farm
James L. and Sharon L. Osborn
P.O. Box 88, 510 Bucher John Road
Keymar, MD 21757
410-775-2430
410-274-6265 Cell
410-775-7473 Fax
littlebrowncows@hotmail.com
Granulated paper bedding for sale. Bagged or bulk pickup or delivered. Manure pickup for all domestic animals. Give us a call and we'll make the pile go away!
Registered Jersey cows, heifers and calves for sale.
Directions: 1/4 mile south of Rt. 77 (Middleburg Road) at 510 Bucher John Road.
EQUINE SERVICES
Anvil Mountain Farm
Bryan and Marcy Koch
4501 Turkeyfoot Road
Westminster, MD 21158
410-857-1081
anvilmountain@erols.com
Farrier services, specializing in light horses needing extensive, intensive therapy and treatment.
Boarding available.
C Star Farm Services
Dave Niznik
1436 Hoods Mill Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-795-6106
Horse farm design and development, construction of barns, rings, arenas, pole barns and fencing. Excavation and manure removal.
Carroll County Tack and Supply
Charlie and Denise Duvall
3384 Old Gamber Road
Finksburg, MD 21048
410-833-2835
brandon@carrollcountytack.com
www.carrollcountytack.com
English and western saddlery, boots, hats, horse products and tack repairs.
Country Hill Farm
Marsha B. Herbert
937 Leisters Church Road
Westminster, MD 21157
410-876-2950
Horse farm, hunt seat riding lessons, boarding, leases, rated and local horse shows, large indoor and outdoor arenas.
Horse transportation
Diana's Classic Carriages
Jim Griffith
1720 Gillis Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-795-0743 or 410-795-2910
Horse and carriage service for weddings, parties, parades, dinner dates, etc.
Gooseberry Natural Feed, LLC
Deb Baginski
367 W. Deep Run Road
Westminster, MD 21158
443-789-8885
410-346-6828 Fax
deb@esmt.net
http://shop.esmt.net
We have created an all natural patent pending organically grown horse feed. Our feed does not have molasses, by product, or artificial ingredients of any kind. The Gooseberry Specialty Blend has chelated minerals, kelp, pro-biotics, digestive enzymes, soy/flax oil. High in B vitamins, low in starch and horses love this blend. We have also created a Gooseberry Body Flex, Soy/Flax Oil and Gooseberry Vitamin Blend. Currently have openings for retail stores. Products are sold online as well as local retail stores: Bowman's of Westminster, North Glade of Keymar and Maryland Saddlery. Call for an appointment and check out our ad in the "Equiery" horse magazine.
Gooseberry Healing Center, Inc.
Deb Baginski
367 W. Deep Run Road
Westminster, MD 21158
443-789-8733
deb@esmt.net
www.esmt.net
Gooseberry Equine Center, Inc. offers equine evaluations, massage, homeopathy, neurophysiology, vitamin/mineral/nutrition evaluation, boarding, training, clinics, seminars, dynamite products and gooseberry gear.
Happy Horse Tack Shop
Mary Dunkle
40 E. Baltimore Street
Taneytown, MD 21787
410-756-5676
410-756-4364 Fax
happyhorsetack02@aol.com
Retail sales of saddles and equestrian equipment. Feed, tack and barn supplies. Located on Rt. 140 in Taneytown.
Horse Net, Inc.
Ellen L. Williams, Founder
2504 Arthur Avenue
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-795-8989
410-795-2383 Fax
horsenet@yahoo.com
www.horsenethorserescue.org
Horse Net, Inc. is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that rescues, rehabilitates and places unwanted neglected and abused horses. Make and sell tote bags, jewelry and other items to help finance the rescue organization.
John P. Harrison Farm Services, LLC.
John P. Harrison
6580 Day View Drive
Woodbine, MD 21797
443-375-2814
Farmboyjp500@aol.com
Equine transportation.
Natural Relief for Horse & Hound, LLC
Patty Bianca
6150 Taneytown Pike
Taneytown, MD 21787
410-756-5391
410-840-3385
410-751-1852 Fax
patty@pbianca.com
Equine Sports Massage Therapy, Canine Message Therapy, Reiki for Humans and all types of animals.
In home visits at convenient hours. Group discounts.
Queen Acres Farm
James L. and Sharon L. Osborn
P.O. Box 88, 510 Bucher John Road
Keymar, MD 21757
410-775-2430
410-274-6265 Cell
410-775-7473 Fax
littlebrowncows@hotmail.com
Granulated paper bedding for sale. Bagged or bulk pickup or delivered. Manure pickup for all domestic animals. Give us a call and we'll make the pile go away!
Registered Jersey cows, heifers and calves for sale.
Directions: 1/4 mile south of Rt. 77 (Middleburg Road) at 510 Bucher John Road.
Valhalla Miniature Horses and Tack
Katherine Smith
500 Hammerstone Drive
Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-6464
410-857-5668 Fax
valhalla@qis.net
www.valhallafarm.net
Miniature horse tack shop carrying miniature horse clothing, tack, saddle carts, equipment and supplies. Call for a catalog or stop by the tack shop!
Valhalla Farm has been breeding show quility registered miniature horses for the past 16 years. The horses are used for showing, riding, driving or as a pet. Fun for the entire family! Largest miniature horse farm in Maryland.
EQUIPMENT / ENGINE SERVICES
Finch Services Inc.
1127 Littlestown Pike
Westminster, MD 21157
410-848-7211
410-876-5808 Fax
info@finchinc.com
www.finchinc.com
Your local full service John Deere dealer and farm equipment supplier.
Located on Rt. 97 north across from the airport.
Witte's Truck and Tractor
Bruce Witte
6575 Davis Road, Home
6417 Davis Road, Business
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-829-0271
301-829-1732 Fax
brucewitteinc@aol.com
We build and install custom truck bodies, Rugby dump hoists, Swap Loader hook lift systems as well as all types of equipment, truck and tractor sales and services. Provider of hauling with roll back or flat trailer up to 48', piggy back forklift deliveries available also. Mulch, topsoil, straw, hay, combining available. We offer a nice selection of used trucks and can alter frames to suit your needs. We can also stretch your truck tractor to build the truck for your need.
Green Meadow Service Center
Charles Brown
1220 Green Meadow Lane
Westminster, MD 21158
410-840-4450
410-840-2874 Fax
GrnMedoServCntr@aol.com
All types of small gasoline engine repairs. Located off MD 97 north toward Littlestown, PA.
FARM EXCAVATION / BUILDING
C Star Farm Services
Dave Niznik
1436 Hoods Mill Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-795-6106
Horse farm design and development, construction of barns, rings, arenas, pole barns and fencing. Excavation and manure removal.
Eaton Excavating Inc.
C. Doug and Karen Eaton
5701 Bethel Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-781-6200
410-781-6200 Fax
Excavating services, soil conservation services, farm layout and design services.
Rivers Mercy Enterprises
Gary Forsbaugh
1880 Myerly Lane
Keymar, MD 21757
410-775-0198
Offering for sale: super structure buildings, freezer pork, freezer beef and feeder pigs. Nutrient management plan writing in MD and PA.
Weaver Enterprises
Chris Weaver
Finksburg, MD 21048
410-374-1599
Excavating, land clearing, stump clearing, grading, lawn seeding, landscaping and lawn care.
Mulch, firewood, hay and straw for sale.
FARM INSURANCE
Barnes - Bollinger Insurance Services Inc.
P. O. Box 569
95-97 West Main Street
Westminster, MD 21158
410-848-5800
410-876-0015 Fax
bbis2@qis.net
www.barnesbollinger.com
Independent insurance agency, farm owner's policies.
FEED MILLS
Farm & Home Service, Inc.
H. Calvin Day
7625 Main Street
Sykesville, MD 21784
410-795-1234
410-795-1242 Fax
Feed, seed, fertilizer, lime, hay, straw, bedding, vegetable plants, farm & home and garden supplies.
Gooseberry Natural Feed, LLC
Deb Baginski
367 W. Deep Run Road
Westminster, MD 21158
443-789-8885
410-346-6828 Fax
deb@esmt.net
http://shop.esmt.net
We have created an all natural patent pending organically grown horse feed. Our feed does not have molasses, by product, or artificial ingredients of any kind. The Gooseberry Specialty Blend has chelated minerals, kelp, pro-biotics, digestive enzymes, soy/flax oil. High in B vitamins, low in starch and horses love this blend. We have also created a Gooseberry Body Flex, Soy/Flax Oil and Gooseberry Vitamin Blend. Currently have openings for retail stores. Products are sold online as well as local retail stores: Bowman's of Westminster, North Glade of Keymar and Maryland Saddlery. Call for an appointment and check out our ad in the "Equiery" horse magazine.
R. F. Warner & Sons, Inc.
William and Allen Warner
P. O. Box 5
4229 E. Main Street
Lineboro, MD 21088
410-374-2660
Manufacture and sell own brand of animal feeds. Selling Pennfield Feeds, Hubbard Feeds, Doebler's Hybrid Seeds, grass seed and farm fresh eggs.
Southern States Hampstead Cooperative
4020 Shiloh Avenue
Hampstead, MD 21074
410-374-9077 or 410-239-3166
410-374-5662 Fax
Feed, seed, fertilizer, crop protectants and farm supplies. Offering custom application of lime, fertilizer and crop protectants.
FENCING SERVICES
Berger Trade Services
Tom Berger
12730 Penn Shop Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-482-2151
Offering installation of a wide variety of agricultural fencing and a licensed tree expert that can handle any of your tree care needs.
C Star Farm Services
Dave Niznik
1436 Hoods Mill Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-795-6106
Horse farm design and development, construction of barns, rings, arenas, pole barns and fencing. Excavation and manure removal.
Jim's Fencing
Jim Wiles
608 Jasontown Road
Westminster, MD 21158
410-848-3623
410-876-6480 Fax
postpounder@aol.com
Custom Fencing: High tensil, board, wooven wire, all types. Stream bank for CREP. Custom rotary mowing, fencerow cleaning and stream bank clearing. CREP tree planting.
FLORIST
Blossom & Basket Boutique
Ellie and Rene Bonde
228 S. Main Street
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-831-0010 or 301-829-8300
www.blossomandbasketboutique.com
Fabulous fresh flowers for any occasion. Local delivery available. Teleflora delivery worldwide.
FORESTRY SERVICES
Berger Trade Services
Tom Berger
12730 Penn Shop Road
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
301-482-2151
Offering installation of a wide variety of agricultural fencing. Licensed tree expert and can handle any tree care needs.
Jim's Fencing
Jim Wiles
608 Jasontown Road
Westminster, MD 21158
410-848-3623
410-876-6480 Fax
postpounder@aol.com
Custom Fencing: High tensil, board, wooven wire, all types. Stream bank for CREP. Custom rotary mowing, fencerow cleaning and stream bank clearing. CREP tree planting.
LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES
John P. Harrison Farm Services, LLC.
John P. Harrison
6580 Day View Drive
Woodbine, MD 21797
443-375-2814
Farmboyjp500@aol.com
Livestock Bedding
Clean Kiln dried wood shavings bulk or bagged delivered.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING
Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County
University of Maryland
700 Agriculture Center
Westminster, MD 21158
410-386-2760
410-876-0132 Fax
colag-carroll@umail.umd.edu
http://www.agnr.umd.edu/carroll
Maryland Cooperative Extension, Carroll County is committed to "Educating People to Help Themselves." We offer educational programs and problem-solving assistance with emphasis on several initiatives that address different aspects of life in Carroll County, including: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Nutrient Management, Diet, Nutrition, Health and Food Safety, 4-H Youth Development, Home Horticulture/Master Gardner Program, Financial Management.
Red Clay Farm
Mary A. Butler
5310 Carroll Warehime Road
Lineboro, MD 21088
410-239-6109
mbutler500@aol.com
Offering nutrient management planning, specializing in horse, cattle and livestock farms in Carroll, Howard and Baltimore County. Licensed and certified. Federal money is available for reinbursement for new and existing plans. Horse plans are my speciality! Fee includes copies of professional plan for state and reimbursement, follow-up services, help with calibration of manure spreader and manure/fertilizer requirements for your field crops.
Horse boarding, riding lessons, training and registered Appoloosa horses and ponies (POA's) for sale.
Rivers Mercy Enterprises
Gary Forsbaugh
1880 Myerly Lane
Keymar, MD 21757
410-775-0198
Offering for sale super structure buildings, freezer pork, freezer beef and feeder pigs. Offer nutrient management plan writing in MD and PA.
VETERINARY SERVICES
Wholistic Veterinary Care
Linda Gray, DVM
1436 Hoods Mill Road
Woodbine, MD 21797
410-795-6106
Natural and conventional veterinary care for dogs, cats and horses. Includes acupuncture, nutrition, herbs and homeopathy.
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