University of Maryland Extension is here to help you learn what you need to better achieve your urban agriculture goals. 

Below are answers to commonly asked questions. If you don't find what you're looking for here, at the bottom of the page is information about how to submit a question or get one-on-one help.

White-tailed deer, Image credit: Jan Haerer from Pixabay

How do I keep out deer?

Chickens

My chicken is sick. What do I do?

"earthworm castings" by Vilseskogen is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

How do I sell worm casting or insect frass. Do I need a permit?

compost pile

What compost should I use?

Raised bed gardening at George Mason

What is urban agriculture?

Cultivate Baltimore: Hand-scale farm tools at Strength to Love 2 in Baltimore, City, August 15, 2019

I want to start a farm. Where should I start?

seedlings

When should I plant?

hand holding soil

How do I get my soil tested?

IPM scouting

Do you do farm visits?

Washed vegetables, image by Jerzy Gorecki, pixabay.com

How do I design a vegetable washing and packing shed to comply with food safety standards?

Cut flowers in containers

I'm interested in growing cut flowers for sale. Where should I start?

Pesticide Applicator graphic

What is a Maryland Pesticide Applicator's License and how do I get one?

A student holds a lamb in a barn

Where can I find agricultural scholarships?

Coins and paper bills

What grants exist for urban gardeners and farmers?

rabbits on top of a cage

Where can I learn about raising livestock?

shitake mushrooms growing on a block

How do I learn to grow mushrooms?

Cannabis plants, which UME cannot advise on how to grow

Will Extension help me with my cannabis plant questions?

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