Agriculture & Food Systems

Agriculture & Food Systems in Anne Arundel County

The Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS) program provides research-based education and technical assistance to support Maryland's agricultural industry. Educational programs are designed for commercial producers, agricultural businesses, landowners, and individuals interested in agriculture.

Extension educators connect university research with practical solutions that help improve farm productivity, profitability, and environmental stewardship through workshops, field demonstrations, publications, consultations, and other educational resources. 

Learn More About UME AgFS Programs

UME Areas of Expertise

  • Crop production and management
  • Livestock and poultry production
  • Fruit and vegetable production
  • Commercial horticulture
  • Farm and agribusiness management
  • Beginning farmer education
  • Urban agriculture
  • Nutrient management
  • Pesticide safety and certification
  • Soil health and conservation practices

AgFS Resources & Newsletters          AgFS Meetings & Events 

Anne Arundel County Agriculture & Food System Programs

Agriculture in Anne Arundel County is a diverse industry, including livestock and milk production, grains, egg production, fruits, vegetables, and more. UME Anne Arundel County offers a variety of AgFS workshops and programs. Learn more below or by contacting our office.

Ag Newsletters

Anne Arundel County Ag News

Ag News Subscription Form

Ag News 2026

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Ag News 2025

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Ag News 2024

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Vegetable & Fruit News

Vegetable & Fruit News is a timely publication for the commercial vegetable and fruit industry available electronically from April through October. Published by the University of Maryland Extension Agriculture and Food Systems team.

Vegetable & Fruit News

Agronomy News

Agronomy News is a statewide newsletter for farmers, consultants, researchers, and educators interested in grain and row crop forage production systems. This newsletter is published once a month during the growing season and will include topics pertinent to agronomic crop production. Subscribers will receive an email with the latest edition.

Agronomy News

Real Man Stories and the Rambles of the Crops Master

Real Man Stories and the Rambles of the Crops Master come straight from real life on the U.S. Naval Academy Dairy Farm, from 1980 until the cows were sold in 1998, and from years of working with farm families through the University of Maryland Extension from 2001–2025. These stories tell the hard, sometimes funny truths of farm life—with a little sarcasm thrown in for good measure. “Real Man” and "Crops Master" aren't just one person, but a stand-in for all those who’ve put in the work caring for God’s good earth. The tales grew out of a quarterly Extension newsletter written for farmers in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties over twenty-five years. 

100 Real Man Stories & Rambles of the Crops Master

Watch "Rambles of the Crops Master" on YouTube 

Agriculture Slides

Ag Research in Anne Arundel County

County Announcements & Bulletins

2026 Ag Announcements

Anne Arundel Ag Bulletins

 

Plant Disease, Weed, & Insect Identification

Plant Disease/Weed/Insect Identification in Anne Arundel County Sample Instructions:

A reliable species-level identification requires a complete sample. The ideal sample consists of the entire plant or insect. Collect fresh specimens. For herbaceous plants, bring the entire plant with the roots intact. Wrap only the roots in plastic. For woody plants, bring ½- to 1-inch-diameter branches with leaves pressed flat between cardboard or paper. Do not add water to any submitted samples. For insects, bring them in a sealed bag or container. 

Drop-off Instructions: Place sample inside a bag on outside the Extension office front entrance and complete the Plant Disease/Weed/Insect Identification Submission Form.

Extension AgFS Resources

The University of Maryland Agriculture and Food Systems team provides a variety of agricultural education programs and resources. Explore them all.

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