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Updated: December 9, 2024

Close Encounters with Agriculture

Close Encounters with Agriculture is an award-winning program offered; each year to Montgomery County fourth-grade students from the public, and private sectors. Since 1993, over 100,000 students have participated in this hands-on educational program designed to teach students about modern agriculture, maintaining a healthy environment, and leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Updated: December 2, 2024

Branching Out - Fall 2024

In this issue: Plan to make plans for 2025, meet two new UME educators, read about American holly in our "Native Trees of Maryland" feature and about Osage-orange in our "Invasives in Your Woodland" feature. And don't forget the Brain Tickler -- a special end-of-the-year challenge!
Osage-orange in Harford County, MD.  Photo by Dave Webb, Maryland Biodiversity Project
Updated: April 19, 2022

Understanding Agricultural Liability: Livestock and Other Animals (FS-990)

This publication discusses potential liability for livestock and other animals you may have on the farm.  Typical theories for liability would include strict liability and negligence.  This publication walks you through previous Maryland court cases involving livestock and when each form of liability was found.  Finally, the publication offers suggestions on how to handle potential legal risks from livestock, for example utilizing liability waivers, purchasing the right level of general liability insurance, etc. Author: Paul Goeringer; Title: Understanding Agricultural Liability: Livestock and Other Farm Animals Livestock (FS-990)