University of Maryland Extension

Farming

Worcester UME Office Open House

Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
305 Bank Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863
The University of Maryland Worcester County Extension (Worcester County UME) will be hosting an open house as part of Snow Hill’s Annual Blessing of the Combines event! As part of this town event that celebrates the start of the harvest season, Worcester County UME will be showcasing how MD...

2016 Starting a Small Commercial Farm Intensive for Local Markets

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2016 - 6:30pm to Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2016 - 9:00pm
Baltimore County Ag Center
In this workshop series, we’ll explore what it takes to be successful on a small-scale farm. Each session covers topics that are applicable to a variety of agricultural operations, including fruit and vegetable production. The program series including a look at how livestock can enhance a small...
Your Ag Business Venture: Dream, Plan, Implement!
Feb 25, 2015
Announcing an improved resource from the Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center… Your Ag Business Venture: Dream, Plan, Implement! Starting an agricultural business in Maryland is an exciting...

High Tunnel Production: The Basics for Success and Three Case Studies (FS-957)

This publication summarizes a project that took place in the Mid-Atlantic region, but high tunnels can be successfully used in a wide variety of climates and locations.

Agricultural Leasing in Maryland (FS-971)

As we approach the end of the year, many farmers and their landlords will be making decisions on renewing land leases. Should the rent be increased? Should additional terms be included? As you begin these discussions, farmers and landlords should consider reviewing Agricultural Leasing in Maryland...

Cover Crops, Planning and Rotations

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015 - 6:30pm to 8:45pm
Baltimore County Center for MD Agriculture
The focus of this workshop series is small-scale production, expecially for people interested in starting or improving their small farm success. Each session covers topics that are applicable to a variety of agricultural operations including fruits and vegetables using conventional, sustainable,...

Northern Farm Bill Workshop

Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Baltimore County UME Office
To register for the event please click here: Farm Bill Workhop II USDA – Farm Service Agency University of Maryland’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC), University of Maryland Extension (UME), Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), and USDA – Risk Management Agency would...

Shore Farming Fall 2014

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2014 Precision Ag Equipment Day

Connecting MD Farmers with Cutting Edge Technology
Aug 8, 2014
In order to be efficient and productive, farmers of today must constantly stay connected with the technologies of tomorrow. That’s why the 4th annual MidAtlantic Precision Ag Equipment Day brought...

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