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Some
of the activities often featured at the Ag Park's festivals
include hay rides, sheep dog exhibition, sheep shearing exhibition,
turn of the century craftsmen, baby farm animals and more.
The festivals are guaranteed to offer an enjoyable time for
family and city folk alike. For more information on the park's
upcoming festival call (301) 924-4141. If you are interested
in joining The Friends of Agricultural History Farm Park please
call 301-670-4661. Additional events at the Ag History Farm
Park can be found on the Montgomery
Parks Foundation site.
The
Farm Park is utilized by the Maryland
Department of Natural Resources for managed deer hunts
in the fall and winter each year. Hunters were permitted to
use bow, muzzleloader or other firearms. More information
of events of this kind can be gained from the Maryland Department
of Natural Resources.
The
park is one of three compost demonstration areas in Montgomery
County. (Additional
agricultural links are available on the internet)
Certification
training and testing sessions, to become a Certified Landscape
technician, are held at the park by the Landscape Contractors
Association of MD, DC, & VA in the summer season. For
more information call or write LCA, 15245 Shady Grove Road,
Suite 130, Rockville, MD 20850. Phone: (301) 948-0810 Fax:
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