Annie's Project
Annie's Project classes focus on the many aspects of farm management and are designed to empower women in overall farm decision-making and to build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is farm-women and women involved in agriculture with a passion for business, agriculture, and involvement in farm operations. Topics for the sessions cover the five areas of Risk Management - Production, Marketing, Financial, Legal Risk, and Human Resources. This 6-week course is open to anyone interested in farm management practices. This year the classes will begin on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. For more information or to register go to https://2023anniesproject.eventbrite.com
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Women In Agriculture
- Women in Agriculture Webinars
Women in Agriculture offers webinars on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Various topics include financial, human resource, legal, marketing, social media, and production. They are FREE and open to all!
Upcoming webinars - MidAtlantic Women In Agriculture Conference
A Regional Women in Agriculture conference has been held annually since 2001. It is a combined effort of Extension Service at the University of Maryland, University of Delaware, Delaware State University, Virginia Tech, and Rutgers along with a planning committee consisting of organizations and private industry. The next conference will take place in February 2024!
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Maryland Food Ventures
New Online Course: Maryland Cottage Food Producers and On-Farm Processors
If you are starting a value-added food business in Maryland. Sign-up today for the Maryland Food Ventures Interactive self-paced online course!
The course covers information for food subject to Maryland cottage Food or On-Farm Home Processing regulations, like high-acid jams, most breads, dried herbs, and raw honey.
Topics include product development, food safety and licensing, marketing, packaging, financing, and pricing. The online course will consist of short videos, exercises, and quizzes with an average course completion time of five to six hours; surveys to assess attitudes and behaviors related to value-added foods.
Register Today! https://go.umd.edu/mfvcourse
Cost: $35
To start, go to the home page here: https://go.umd.edu/mfvcourse. Click on the button, “Go To Checkout”. Register with the UME Agriculture and Food Systems through the Teachable platform, and the course homepage will be available. Start with the first module and enjoy the course!
If you have any questions or need any accommodations, contact Dr. Shauna Henley, shenley@umd.edu, 410-887-8090.
Farm Management
Event: Farm Wells and Drinking Water Quality Webinar
Date: March 16, 2023 | Thursday
Time: 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. | Location: Webinar (via Zoom)
Description: Private wells for drinking water are a valuable resource to a home and the water’s quality is important for good health. Well owners are responsible to maintain the well and test the water quality to ensure the water is safe to drink. Learn About: Aquifers and wells, Water quality and health risks, Protecting your well and water
Speakers: Andy Lazur, Water Quality Specialist and Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, School of Public Health
Registration: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkceqtrjoiH9SAHcbTG2n0rkh97w1OYY2Q