2018 Advanced Good Agricultural Practices Training: The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and University of Maryland Extension (UME) currently hold one Advanced GAP course annually at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis, MD. This course is designed for people who have already attended a Basic GAP course or need to maintain a food safety …
5:30 pm - Social Hour 6:30 pm - Dinner
Who should attend? Farmers, growers and food processors who: • Need to comply with FSMA produce safety rule, preventive controls rule or both. e.g., producers growing leafy greens, tomatoes, berries, cucumber, etc. and/or processing them into ready-to-eat products. • Are exempt from the rule but need to comply with the rules due to supply chain …
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Open to all Farm Bureau members. This event is hosted by the Maryland Farm Bureau. Representatives from the State Highway Administration, Maryland State Police, and Maryland Vehicle Administration will be on hand to answer questions. Updated Farm Trucking Manuals will be available. Discuss the issues facing farmers on rural roads and state highways. Hear firsthand …
Are you evaluating your breeding goals? Want to know how you can improve your herd genetics for enhanced meat quality and increase pregnancy rates? These workshops will guide you through beef genetics 101 and reproduction protocols, culminating with a professionally administered synchronized 'group' breeding season program using top AI genetic sources. Participants will be partially …
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