Chapter 4: Managing legal risks to grow your urban farm
… contractual commitments, and human issues associated with agriculture also have legal implications, ranging from … including farms and produce stands, by right. Baltimore, MD, Zoning Code § 1A05.2 (2017). The City of Salina, Kansas, … You might also check with your local food policy council, food hub or farmers markets in your area, and …
Chapter 3: Marketing challenges and opportunities
… urban farmers. When agriculture can take place literally in the customer’s backyards, this high visibility in a populated area can attract a wide variety of customers. Urban producers still face the challenge of … listing your obvious competitors. There are really three types of competitors to study. Competitors that sell similar …
Developing Proactive Legal Strategies for Handling Protesters and Hiring Employees to Limit Legal Issues on Your Farm (FS-1163)
… legal challenges impacting a farm operation. A number of other available strategies will help limit liability … with “No Trespassing” signs or paint is a misdemeanor (Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law § 6-402). See this checklist to … a candidate meets your criteria, start the hiring process. Conduct Onboarding and Training to Help New Employees Succeed …
Eastern Shore Master Gardener Programs to hold Basic Training
… and outreach as well as environmental stewardship. Gardening boosts your self-esteem research done by Kansas … their self-esteem sky rocketed along with their health.” Gardening strengthens your immune system. Did you know there is beneficial bacteria found in soil? Gardening can improve your immune system, according to …
Upper Shore Master Gardener Programs to Hold Basic Training
… and outreach as well as environmental stewardship. Gardening boosts your self-esteem research done by Kansas … their self-esteem sky rocketed along with their health.” Gardening strengthens your immune system. Did you know there is beneficial bacteria found in soil? Gardening can improve your immune system, according to …
Phorid Fly
… Bugwood.org Updated: September 17, 2025 About phorid flies Their common name, humpbacked fly, reflects their … about 1/64 - 1/4" in size. There are several species of small black flies that may occasionally become pests in buildings. These …
Commercial Poultry News - April 2024
… Updated: April 23, 2024 April 2024 Recent Detections of Avian Influenza in Dairy Cows: What You Need to Know On … in diagnostic samples from two dairy cattle farms in Texas and two in Kansas. This significant finding was announced jointly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug …
Social News Feed
… information and application 12/18/25 - " Maryland Farm & Harvest New Episode, " from Morning Ag Clips 12/16/25 - " … " from DelmarvaLife on WBOC TV. 7/17/25 - " Record Tick Season on Lower Shore, " from WMDT TV 7/16/25 - " Spotted … as a thickener ," from 47 ABC WMDT news 10/8/24 - " It's Pear Season -- Here's How to Store the Fruit So It's …
Business Planning
… owned by the business. This can be cash, equipment, land, stocks, accounts receivable, livestock and inventory. A … considerations and should be researched thoroughly. These programs sometimes partner with other lenders, are contingent … farm acquisition or expansion. However, grant funding or “free money” to purchase a farm and startup expenses is very …
Master Gardener
… (UME) mission by educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy … to the general public by providing horticultural and pest management expertise to help protect and improve … Gardener Program is composed of local citizens whose common goal is to promote safe, effective and sustainable …