American Society for Enology and Viticulture
Professional society dedicated to the interests of enologists, viticulturists, and others in the fields of wine and grape research and production throughout the world. Our membership includes professionals from wineries, vineyards, academic institutions and organizations.
American Vineyard Foundation
American Wine Society
Is a non-profit educational, consumer-oriented organization for those
interested in learning more about all aspects of wine.
International Fruit Tree Association
Maryland Apple Promotion Board
Maryland Farm Bureau
Maryland Grape Growers Association (MGGA)
Maryland State Horticultural Society
Maryland Wineries Association
New York State Berry Growers Association
North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association
North American Strawberry Association
US High Bush Blueberry Council
Wine America: The National Association of American Wineries
Wine Grape Growers of America
Geologic Map of Maryland
Home and Garden Information Center (for homeowner inquires)
The Home and Garden Information Center, University of Maryland Extension is a state-wide program providing sustainable gardening information to Marylanders.
University of Maryland Plant Sciences & Landscape Architecture
Farm Business Planning Workbook (pdf)
Planning is essential to any business, no matter how large or small your inventory, payroll and bank account. This workbook will help you evaluate, strategize, see potential problems, and help you develop a successful business. Authors: Ben Beale, Extension Educator; University of Maryland - St. Mary’s County Shannon Dill, Extension Educator; University of Maryland - Talbot County.
Dale Johnson, Extension Specialist, Farm Management; University of Maryland Reviewers: Ginger S. Myers, Extension Specialist, Marketing, University of Maryland, College Park; Laurie Wolinski, Extension Associate, Risk Management, University of Delaware, Wenferi Uva, Ph.D., Agricultural Economic Development Specialist; Mid-Shore Regional Council.
Assessing Your Farm Business Plan
Assessing Your Farm Business Plan is an interactive assessment to assist farmers and agri-entrepreneurs in evaluating the potential of their farm business planning success. There are 54 statements in the assessment to which you rate your degree of agreement. At the end of the assessment, you are provided with a total score and general recommendations for your business plan. The assessment can be taken by using the interactive online version, or in writing by printing the paper version.
Commercial Fruit Production in Minnesota
Dr. Kelly Hamby Lab
Farm Insurance Information - Maryland Department of Agriculture
Walsh Lab
Maryland Department of Agriculture - Certified Maryland Organic