by Deb Dramby | Jul 5, 2023
We are currently looking for a land in southwest Frederick county, MD to move our vegetable and future fruit operation to. We will strive to pursue an organic certification and practice regenerative farming practices. We are currently in three farmers markets, donate... by Deb Dramby | May 29, 2023
It was my uncle’s farm, and great-great-grandfather’s before that; my sister and I have inherited it. The whole farm is in conservation easement, and we’re pursuing DNR protection for 67 acres old-growth woods, leaving 200 acres for pasture +/or... by Deb Dramby | Jan 20, 2023
Camp Louise is a resident summer camp for girls, ages 7-17, located in Cascade, MD. Every summer, we host hundreds of young women who participate in a wide variety of activities, like sports, arts, music, outdoors, swimming, cookery, and more. Campers at Louise learn... by Deb Dramby | Jan 3, 2023
We are seeking an intern to join our team for the 2023 season. My wife and I run a small, diversified farm in western Maryland and are heading into our 3rd season. We have a 1/4-acre market garden that includes vegetables, cut flowers, raspberries and blueberries. We... 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 | Apr 27, 2022
Food safety affects us all, and in our daily lives we naturally want to avoid food that puts our health at risk. Regardless of the size of your farming operation, the use of Good Agricultural Practices is highly recommended to reduce the risk of foodborne illness AND...
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
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 5, 2022
Would you like to be part of a diversified, sustainable endeavor? If so, we invite your interest! We are the longest established certified organic farm in Maryland and the oldest certified orchard on the east coast. We are about an hour west of D.C. and Baltimore... 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...