Aug 26, 2020 -- High tunnels or hoop houses are popular season-extension tools used by urban farmers, vegetable producers, and cut flower growers. One of the benefits of growing in a high tunnel is that it...
May 26, 2020 -- What do urban and small-scale direct-market farmers need to know about the USDA's new COVID-19 assistance program?Neith Little, Extension Agent, Urban Agriculture,...
Jan 1, 2020 -- College Park, MD – This winter, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) is partnering with the University of Maryland Extension and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) to host a...
Sep 9, 2019 -- Beginning Farmer GuidebookThe University of Maryland Extension Beginning Farmer Success program announces the publishing of the Beginning Farmer Guidebook. The Beginning Farmer Guidebook...
Oct 3, 2017 -- Thanks to all the farmers and educators who came out to our field days in September! On Tuesday, Sept 12 we had a Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) training and on-farm mock audit at...
Apr 20, 2017 -- Many children today do not have the opportunity to be involved with growing food for their family. With the Growing with Grains – Food from our Farms program, kindergarten students at Willards...
Jun 12, 2015 -- Complying with federal and state labor laws can be complicated matters for not only agricultural producers but any business operator. One aspect of federal...
Apr 16, 2015 -- On March 30, 2015, the University of Maryland Extension held a graduation ceremony for 14 aspiring farmers who completed the 8 week nationally recognized agricultural entrepreneurship training...
Mar 30, 2015 -- PRESS RELEASE:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Small Farm Outreach Initiative Hosts an Introduction to Beekeeping Workshop for Farmers and...
Mar 15, 2015 -- Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) operators or those thinking about starting a CSA are invited to attend one of the featured webinars focused on drafting better membership agreements and...
Feb 3, 2015 -- Community Supported Farm (CSA) operators or those thinking about starting a CSA are invited to attend a workshop focused on drafting better membership agreements and addressing common labor issues...
May 16, 2014 -- Maryland agriculture is vital to the long-term health of the state's economy, environment and quality of life. Maryland farm land also provides a wide variety of fresh, nutritious food that is...
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