by Deb Dramby | Oct 5, 2022
The University of Maryland (UMD) is partnering with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and USDA to create a four-module online training course, Maryland Farming Success. This course will allow traditionally underserved and socially disadvantaged audiences to... by Deb Dramby | Mar 17, 2022
      PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(3-14-22)-As part of the IFARMS initiative, UMES Extension’s Small Farm Program is offering area farmers a free in-person workshop once a month, now through October, leading up to UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference in early November.... by Deb Dramby | Feb 18, 2022
Interested in Exploring What It’s Like To Farm? Get your feet wet with a part-time gig at Heronthere Farm. We grow vegetables without chemicals in Southern Prince George’s County, a short ride from DC, College Park, and Alexandria. We’re in search of 2 part-time team... by Deb Dramby | Feb 17, 2022
Agricultural producers can take advantage of UMES Extension’s MyFaRM initiative, a free program consisting of a series of classes taught by experts covering different aspects of farm risk management. The series kicks-off February 24 with a class on legal risk from... 
by Deb Dramby | Feb 16, 2022
The University of Maryland and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are currently working under a USDA-NIFA FSOP grant to alleviate challenges farmers are experiencing in giving their workers food safety training.  As a part of this work, we have created a survey... by Deb Dramby | Feb 16, 2022
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced a new monthly award that will honor the contributions of Marylanders working in various roles in the farming and food production industries. Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder will present the “Unsung Heroes... by Deb Dramby | Feb 16, 2022
The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. (Hughes Center) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are seeking law and undergraduate student applicants interested in careers in agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, and/or policy for the... by Deb Dramby | Feb 16, 2022
With a $250,000 grant from the US Department of Agriculture’s Regional Food Systems Partnership program, Foodshed Capital is building capacity and collaboration with seven other organizations to scale the regenerative meat value chain in the Mid-Atlantic centered in... by Deb Dramby | Feb 2, 2022
We are selling our farm and looking for a buyer who would continue farming with Organic methods since it is ideally set up for that purpose. Located 30-45 minutes from the biggest farmers markets in the DC metro region, as well as numerous wholesale outlets with great... by Deb Dramby | Jan 19, 2022
Nutrient Management Planning for small-mid scale diversified vegetable producers:Â Farmer Training, Certification and Feedback Session In response to feedback that we have received from farmers, and recognition of the complexity of the nutrient management planning... by Deb Dramby | Jan 19, 2022
The Racial Equity in Agriculture Lab (R.E.A.L.) presents Building Beyond Nice Racism: Catalyzing Institutional Change in the Food System This virtual learning series in 2022, led by the Racial Equity in Agriculture Lab (R.E.A.L.) and hosted by the Center for Food... by Deb Dramby | Jan 18, 2022
Position: Heritage Breed Livestock Manager Reports to: Vice President/COO Direct Reports: Farm Assistant, Volunteers Classification: Regular, Full-time, Exempt Position Overview The Heritage Breed Livestock Manager protects and preserves the genetic diversity of rare...
