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Toxic Plant Seminar

Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Harford County Extension Office
Do you know what plants in your pasture pose a threat to your livestock? What steps are you taking to reduce your animals’ risk of eating something toxic? Dr. Anna Snarski and Extension Educator Sara BhaduriHauck will discuss the principles of plant toxicity, identification of toxic plants, and...

Best Practices for Animal Quarantine

Quarantining new and sick animals is a practice that most livestock producers are familiar with. With the spreading avian flu predicted to reach Maryland in the coming months, it’s also something that’s been on the forefront of my mind recently. We all know that quarantine is important in reducing...

Let's Look at the Farmers’ Rights Act

Photo by Edwin Remsberg T his post should not constitute legal advice or lobbying for or against this piece of legislation. The purpose of this post is to review the possible implications of proposed legislation. Recently, the Maryland General Assembly’s House of Delegates and Senate both...

Understanding Agricultural Liability: Livestock and Other Animals (FS-990)

Understanding Agricultural Liability: Livestock and Other Animals (FS-990, 2014), discusses potential liability for livestock and other animals you may have on the farm. Typical theories for liability would include strict liability and negligence. This publication walks you through previous...

4-H Agricultural Science Series 2014-2015

Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 - 1:00pm
Baltimore County Center for MD Agriculture
The Baltimore County 4-H Program is committed to educating 4-Hers and the general public about the importance of Agriculture. We have created a series of Ag and Animal Science based workshops for 4-H and non (future) 4-Hers. We encourage you to participate in these opportunities and to spread the...

4-H Clover Patch May-June 2014

Clover Patch May June 2014
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To Fence or Not to Fence: That is the Question

Photo from USDA-ARS
This column originally appeared in the March 25, 2014 issue of the Delmarva Farmer newspaper. Note: This article is not a substitute for the advice of an attorney and should not be viewed as legal advice. According to the 2007 Census of Ag, Maryland had roughly 5,970 livestock operations and...

Livestock Skillathon Practice

Monday, Mar. 3, 2014 - 6:30pm
Frederick County Extension Office
Part of a multi-week course in preparation for the Statewide Livestock Skillathon Competition on March 8, 2014.

Livestock Skillathon Practice

Thursday, Feb. 27, 2014 - 6:30pm
Frederick County Extension Office
Part of a multi-week course in preparation for the Statewide Livestock Skillathon Competition on March 8, 2014.

Livestock Skillathon Practice

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 - 6:30pm
Frederick County Extension Office
Part of a multi-week course in preparation for the Statewide Livestock Skillathon Competition on March 8, 2014.

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