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Updated: November 20, 2025

Municipal Water Access for Adopt-A-Lot Program Participants & Establishing an Irrigation Account for Property Owners & Renters (EB-2024-0722)

Authors: Serena Taylor Newton

This publication provides step-by-step instructions for Adopt-A-Lot participants, property owners, and renters on how to access municipal water in Baltimore City, Maryland. Author: Serena Newton; Title: Municipal Water Access for Adopt-A-Lot Program Participants & Establishing an Irrigation Account for Property Owners & Renters (EB-2024-0722).
Updated: November 14, 2025

Women In Agriculture Webinar Series on Risk Management: Production

This webpage is the production archives of the Women In Agriculture webinars.
Updated: July 22, 2025

Integrated Program Meetings

A list of meetings/events for the integrated program.
Agriculture Law Conference 2019
Updated: February 21, 2025

Land and Setting Up a Farmstead

Considerations for Setting Up a Farmstead - Selecting the Best Farm Property. A successful farm operation requires thoughtful property selection, whether you are leasing or purchasing land. When looking at properties, you need to consider how the property will support the goals in your business plan.
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Updated: January 21, 2025

Mastering Marketing for New and Beginning Farmers

Authors: Ginger S. Myers

Sales are one-time transactions. Marketing is the process by which you identify a group of people who are willing and able to become and to remain your customers. As a new farmer, you won't have established relationships with customers and potential buyers, yet. You must determine who wants and /or needs your products. These are your potential customers. Marketing takes time. But, it can be one of the most cost-effective uses of time in your business. Author: Ginger Myers; Title: Mastering Marketing for New and Beginning Farmers (FS-1139)
Updated: January 21, 2025

Rural and Urban Agriculture Census Data GIS Story Map

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) partnered with College of Information students to develop a GIS Story Map to analyze and illustrate changes in Maryland's agriculture from 1974 to 2022. This project focuses on trends in rural and urban agriculture, leveraging data from the USDA Agricultural Census and CropScape. The aim is to showcase agriculture's evolving role in Maryland, emphasizing its significance in a rapidly urbanizing state.
A picturesque Maryland farm featuring lush crop fields, a rustic silo, and a charming barn.
Updated: December 10, 2024

Beef Production Resources for Beginning Farmers

Take a look at the resources for the basics of beef production. Approximately 54% of all agricultural sales in the state of Maryland is from livestock sales. There were over 190,000 cattle and calves in Maryland in 2012. Beef production is concentrated in the central and western regions of the state, as are beef slaughter facilities.
Updated: December 10, 2024

Pastures and Forages Beginning Farmer Resources

Forages, when well-managed, are an important sustainable feed source for any livestock farm. Forages are especially important for small and beginning farms in supplying a significant part of animal nutrition while minimizing feed and other production costs.
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Updated: May 2, 2024

The 4 “Ships “of Beginning Farming (Or Any Start-up Business) Part 1: Mentorship

For any start-up business venture or new learning challenges there are four “ships” in the road map to success: mentorship, relationships, partnerships, and ownership.
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Updated: May 2, 2024

The 4 “Ships" of Beginning Farming (Or Any Start-up Business) Part 2: Relationships

Farming is a relationship-centered industry. This article will introduce you to key relationships a beginning farmer or agricultural entrepreneur should cultivate.
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