This winter, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) is partnering with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), the University of Maryland Extension, the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and Nationwide Insurance to host a series of one-day farm succession workshops around Maryland. As of 2017, the average age of principal farm operators in Maryland is 59, according to the …

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Register at nminfo.mda@maryland.gov or call (410) 841-5959

The annual Taste of Maryland Agriculture Celebration is the state’s premier event, bringing agricultural leaders together with state and national legislators. The mission of this event is to promote agriculture and educate lawmakers about its importance to every citizen in Maryland. They learn directly from you – the producers and supporters of Maryland agricultural products …

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18th Annual MidAtlantic Women In Agriculture Regional Conference Details and Registration is open: http://extension.umd.edu/womeninag/annual-conference  

The Maryland Farm Bureau Board of Directors will meet to discuss old and new business within the organization.

Join Arundel Ag for this FREE, informal networking event featuring your agriculture service providers. Learn about programs and opportunities such as farm equipment rental, land preservation, financing, farmers markets assistance and more! Displays from various County and State departments will be available throughout the evening. A panel of Anne Arundel County Farmers will share their …

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Somerset County Farm Bureau will hold its annual banquet on March 2, 2019 at the American Legion in Princess Anne. Social will begin at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:00 pm.

Registration is now open for the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts (MASCD) Mental Health Workshops. Funded by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC) and The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the purpose of these workshops is to bring awareness to Mental Health in rural areas. While not often talked about in our industry, farmers have …

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Registration is now open for the Maryland Association of Soil Conservation Districts (MASCD) Mental Health Workshops. Funded by the Rural Maryland Council (RMC) and The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the purpose of these workshops is to bring awareness to Mental Health in rural areas. While not often talked about in our industry, farmers have …

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