By Dr. Jennifer Timmons/University of Maryland Eastern Shore Jennifer Rhodes/ University of Maryland, College Park Dr. Jon Moyle/University of Maryland, College Park There are hundreds of species of flies, and not all of these flies are pests. In fact, some flies are beneficial. Therefore, in order to have effective control of the flies on your…Read more Poultry Facts: Nuisance Flies on Poultry Farms
Poultry Facts: Avian Metapneumovirus
By Dr. Jennifer Timmons Avian Metapneumovirus, or AMPV, is a viral disease that infects the upper respiratory system of poultry. The virus has been detected in turkeys, broilers, layers and breeders. It has also been detected in Muscovy ducks, pheasants and guinea fowl. The virus was first detected in turkeys in South Africa in 1978….Read more Poultry Facts: Avian Metapneumovirus
A Guide to Workers’ Compensation for Maryland Agricultural Workers
By Nicole Cook and Samantha Capaldo Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that compensates employees for lost wages and medical bills due to a work-related accidental injury or an occupational disease. The compensated injuries are those that are incurred due to an accident occurring on the job. In Maryland, workers’ compensation is governed by…Read more A Guide to Workers’ Compensation for Maryland Agricultural Workers
Agritourism in Maryland: The Challenges
By Prem Bhandari U.S. small- and medium-sized farms face a variety of challenges, but those specific to agritourism, a growing trend, have been less known. Between 2017 and 2022, the U.S. lost 141,733 farms and more than 20 million acres of farmland. Most impacted were small-scale, minority and disadvantaged farmers because they cannot compete with…Read more Agritourism in Maryland: The Challenges
Agritourism in Maryland: What to Know
By Prem Bhandari Agriculture is the largest commercial industry in Maryland with thousands of farmers calling the state home. With the number of small and medium farms rising slightly over a five- year period ending in 2022, operators continue to seek out ways to diversify their income sources. Agricultural tourism has increasingly become the solution….Read more Agritourism in Maryland: What to Know
