Resources
COVID-19 FARMER RESOURCES AND INFORMATION GUIDE
Dear Agriculture Community,
During these challenging times, our mission remains unchanged. We will continue to provide you with up-to-date information, resources, and โvirtualโ educational programs in the coming months that will help you better manage the risks associated with farming and maintain successful agricultural businesses.
Click here to view a list of emergency programs, services, and/or
resources available to farmers impacted by the pandemic crisis.
Farm Service Agency โYour Guide to Farm Land Programsโ
This online guide provides information about FSAโs farm loan and loan servicing options. A list of additional resources is also included in the guide.
https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/farm-loan-programs/index
Maryland Farmlink
Farm Land and Agricultural Resource Matching โ Assistance offered in finding land to rent or buy for those who are interested in farming. Also, opportunities for those who own land you want to see farmed. Share your information and interest on this site.
Farm Permit Requirements
A Farmerโs Guide to Environmental Permits: Your quick reference to environmental permits needed on the farm.
https://mda.maryland.gov/Documents/farmpermitguide.pdf
Maryland Department of Agriculture
The Maryland Department of Agricultureโsโ Office of Resource Conservation works with Maryland farmers and soil conservation districts to plan and implement conservation practices and programs that balance crop and livestock production with the need to protect natural resources. The office provides a range of educational, financial, technical assistance, and regulatory programs to support Maryland agriculture and protect natural resources. The office works with a number of local, state, and federal agencies, while implementing policies established by the State Soil Conservation Committee. Five key areas โ Program Planning and Development, Conservation Grants, Watershed Implementation, Nutrient Management, and District Operations โ comprise the Office of Resource Conservation.
https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/default.aspx
Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center
A service of the U MD Extension office, provides successful rural business innovation strategies for your farm business plan, and your production and management techniques. Learn anywhere by using the many distance learning tools delivered on MREDC in audio, video, or other interactive format that are organized in modules.
https://extension.umd.edu/mredc
University of Maryland
- UMES School of Natural Resources โ Office of Agricultural Communications
- University of Maryland Extension
- University of Maryland Agricultural Law and Education Initiative
- UMD ALEI Publications Library: Includes topics such as Agritourism, Agricultural Liability, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), Environment and Natural Resources, Farm Data, Farm Labor, Farm Leasing, Food Safety, Farm Succession Planning, Legal Needs and Resources, and Neighbor Relations.
- Maryland Beginning Farmer Success
Grow It Eat It
The mission of the University of Maryland Extension (UME) Grow It Eat It (GIEI) Program is to promote backyard and community food production. Since 2009, Master Gardeners have taught classes/workshops, developed demonstration gardens, and have educated Marylanders how to produce their own affordable and healthy food while using sustainable gardening practices in their home, community, and school gardens.
https://extension.umd.edu/mg/about-program/grow-it-eat-it
Grow It Eat It Planting Calendar
https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/crops
Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission
Farmer Resources: including Education, Marketing, Farm Supplies, Farm Grants, Sponsorships, Online Community, Farmer Training, Mentoring, Buy/Sell Farmland, Lease Farmland, Beginning Farmers, Equipment, Farmers Markets
MARBIDCO
(Maryland Agricultural & Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation): A go-to source for rural business development financing assistance
Marylandโs Best
Find products from Maryland farmers, watermen and seafood producers
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Small Farm Outreach
Galleries
Photo Gallery
Video Tutorials
Upcoming Small Farm Events
Ag Showcase
Small Farm Conference
Resources
2021 Industrial Hemp Program
Help with Herb Drying in Maryland
Quicklinks
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