| The May
Howard County Agri-Business Breakfast is scheduled for 8:00
a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in the Dining Hall at the
Howard County Fairgrounds. Please join us.
Our guest speaker will be Mr.
Jerry Fischer with the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
He is in charge of the Office of Apiary Inspection for the
State.
Honey bees are an often
over-looked, yet a very important component of the Maryland,
and the national, agricultural scene. Honeybees play a
critical role in the pollination process of many important
agricultural crops. But, is the honeybee industry still
healthy, or is it under a serious threat? What is the status
of the mysterious colony collapse disorder (CCD) that we
frequently read about in the news? In addition to informing
us of the responsibilities of his office, Mr. Fischer has
been asked to give us the current status of CCD as well as
discuss the importance of honeybees to agriculture in
Maryland and Howard County.
We hope that you will make
an effort to be present for this very important and
informative program. Bring your spouse, and/or a friend.
Enjoy the food, the fellowship and a lively and friendly
exchange of information. Breakfast will be served at 8:00
a.m. and the program will begin at 8:30 a.m.
Please RSVP by noon,
Tuesday, May 6, by calling either Charlotte Mullinix, at
(410) 489-4510 or Martha Clark at (410) 531-3455. The cost
of the breakfast is $10.00 per person, payable at the door.
The formal part of the
program will conclude by 9:00 a.m. We look forward to seeing
you on May 8 at the Howard County Agri-Business Breakfast. |
