University of Maryland Extension

First Steps to Farming

The First Steps to Farming section of this website is to help you get started with your farming enterprise, help you think through steps you may have missed, or simply assure you that you are on your way to a smooth beginning!

Explore any of the topics below (also located in the navigation to the left) that you feel interest you and help you in your business journey.

Maryland Dairy Farm

Section: 
New Farmer
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