Here is a list of links that we think will be helpful to you.
University of Maryland Extension Websites and Programs
University of Maryland College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
External Links
- Ag Risk and Farm Management Library
A component of USDA's Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) program, the Ag Risk & Farm Management Library organizes thousands of materials to help agricultural producers and professionals quickly find the information you need on risk management, marketing, financial management, and more.
- Start Farming
New Farmers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Start Farming provides the support and resources needed to begin farming. Also, the site has a new Discovery Tool to help personalize your search.
- Maryland Small Business Development Center
Since 1988, the seasoned staff of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC) has provided sound advice, counseling, and support to entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses across the state.
- USDA Small Farm Funding Resources
National Agricultural Library, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Small Business Administration Small Business Planner
U.S. Small Business Administration
- Farm Beginnings Program
Land Stewardship Project
Farm Beginnings is a Land Stewardship Project initiative that provides opportunities for beginning and transitioning farmers to learn firsthand about values clarification and goal setting, whole farm planning, business plan development, and low-cost, sustainable farming methods.
- Growing New Farmers Project
New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI)
Growing New Farmers Project (GNF) is a support network for Northeast new farmers. As members of the GNF Service Provider Consortium, almost 200 organizations and agencies provide consultation and support for new or next-generation farmers.
- Farm Credit System Institutions make over $9 billion available to beginning farmers
Western FarmPress
- Farm Finances
Center for Rural Affairs
- Agricultural Marketing Service
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)
- Business Statistics
BizStats
BizStats is the home of free, accurate business statistics that is well organized and easy to access.
- Dun & Bradstreet
A global provider of business data and analytics.
- Economic Research Service
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Environmental Finance Center
The University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
- Farm Service Agency
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- beta.SAM.gov
U.S. Government website for people who make, receive and manage federal awards.
- Market Research Reports
Frost and Sullivan, The Growth Pipeline Company
- Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
- Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
- Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC)
- National Agricultural Statistics Service
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Patents
The United States Patent and Trademark Office
- Small Business Administration
- U.S. Census Bureau
- U.S. Department of Commerce