https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/manure_management.aspx https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Documents/MDABiosecurityprrof3.pdf The Manure Transport Program helps cover...
The Maryland Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for a new relief program for farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program will provide...
Delaware Announces Grant Program for Contract Poultry Growers Impacted by COVID-19: https://news.delaware.gov/2020/10/19/delaware-announces-grant-program-for-contract-poultry-growers-impacted-by-...
Jonathan Kays received the Technology Transfer Award from the Society of American Foresters (SAF) -- an award that recognizes outstanding performance in the areas of technology transfer,...
2021 Maryland Crop Production Meetings Announced University of Maryland Extension has announced dates for this year’s crop production meetings December through February. The meetings will be...
The Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS) Team is excited to announce a new logo and website that will highlight Extension activities of this statewide program. The mission of the AgFS Extension...
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is offering a webinar series to provide education on land care practices for small-scale natural area management. The webinar series, which will take place...
Bobby Whitescarver and his wife Jeanne Hoffman operate Meadowview Farm, a cow-calf operation in Swoope, Virginia. According to Whitescarver, they have implemented many best management practices in...
Miscanthus x giganteus (miscanthus) is an emerging bioenergy crop with growing interest in Maryland as an alternative poultry bedding material. This extension bulletin outlines the development of...
An uptick in poultry farming due to the pandemic and resulting food shortages has highlighted a need for animal welfare education, helping new and existing farmers make conscientious decisions about...