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SUMMARY:Farm Market Managers Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Photo Credit Edwin Remsberg. Image of fruits and vegetables in cartons.\nThe University of Maryland Extension – Maryland SNAP-Ed Program\, in partnership with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) is offering free workshops for farmer vendors and for market managers. \nLearn about: \nBest practices in food safety for farmer vendors and farmers’ market managers\nMarketing and promotion techniques to increase healthy food access\, and farmer and market revenue\nParticipants can receive free resources to support best practices learned in the workshop: \nFarmers Market Food Safety Compliance Kit that includes signage\, checklists\, and more!\nPortable handwashing stations are also available for markets that did not receive one in 2021 \nMD SNAP-Ed e-resources to make healthy food access changes at markets and at vendor booths \nRegistration is required for these free workshops – please click on the link below to complete the registration and save your spot for a market manager or a farmer vendor session. \nFor more information\, please contact Lynn Rubin Traversa\, MD SNAP-Ed Healthy Food Systems Coordinator\, lrubin@umd.edu
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farm-market-managers-workshops/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Conservation for Maryland and Delaware's Small and Historically Underserved Farmers
DESCRIPTION:The course will cover an overview of conservation practices\, available conservation programs provided by Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and other agencies\, understanding of application processes\, eligibility\, and contractual agreements\, and how conservation projects can fit into an overall farm plan. \nFor more information please contact\, Dr. Sarah Hirsh\, Extension Educator;(410) 651-1350; shirsh@umd.edu.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/cultivating-conservation-for-maryland-and-delawares-small-and-historically-underserved-farmers/
LOCATION:Somerset County Extension Office\, 30730 Park Drive\, Princess Anne\, MD\, 21853\, United States
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SUMMARY:FSMA Produce Safety Rule Training
DESCRIPTION:This course will be delivered in-person. \nRegistration Includes: \n• Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2)\n• Course Certificate from the Produce Safety Alliance upon successful completion of course materials \nWho Should Attend? \nFruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety\, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule\, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs)\, and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement for produce growers that requires ‘At least one supervisor or responsible party for your farm must have successfully completed food safety training at least equivalent to that received under standardized curriculum recognized as adequate by the Food and Drug Administration.’\nWhat to Expect at the PSA Grower Training Course? \nThe trainers will cover content contained in these eight modules:\n• Introduction to Produce Safety\n• Worker Health\, Hygiene\, and Training\n• Soil Amendments\n• Wildlife\, Domesticated Animals\, and Land Use\n• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)\n• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation\n• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan\n• Role of MD Dept. of Agriculture and On-Farm Readiness Reviews \nIn addition to learning about produce safety best practices\, key parts of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements are outlined within each module. There will be time for questions and discussion\, so participants should come prepared to share their experiences and produce safety questions. Appropriate time will be made for breaks at the discretion of the instructors. \nParticipants will only be eligible for the PSA/AFDO Certificate of Course Completion if they are present for all modules of the course. \nFunding for this course was made possible\, in part\, by the Food and Drug Administration through grant PAR-16-137. The views expressed in written materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health & Human Services; nor does any mention of trade names\, commercial practices\, or organization imply endorsement by the United States Government.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/fsma-produce-safety-rule-training/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s County Ag Service Center\, 26737 Radio Station Way Suite E2\, Leonardtown\, ME\, 20650\, United States
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Law and Policy: the Role of Food Policy Councils and the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program
DESCRIPTION:Recent Maryland legislation established a local food purchasing requirement – the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program – and the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council. Panelists will discuss what these programs are and how they aim to address supply chain and equity issues in Maryland’s food system. \nPresenters:  \nDel. Lorig Charkoudian\, District 20\, Montgomery County \nKaren Fedor\, Certified Local Farm Program Director\, Maryland Department of Agriculture \nJustin Hayes\, Assistant Attorney General\, Maryland Department of Agriculture \n 
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/strengthening-local-food-systems-through-law-and-policy-the-role-of-food-policy-councils-and-the-certified-local-farm-enterprise-program/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Growing Carbon Credits: Should Maryland Farmers Open a Carbon Banking Account?
DESCRIPTION:Carbon credits are a growing interest in the agricultural community not only by producers but by landowners.  This session will highlight the latest that is being considered on Capitol Hill along with what Marylanders need to take into account currently in the market. \nPresenters:  \nDr. Shannon Ferrell\, Professor\, Department of Agricultural Economics\, Oklahoma State University.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/growing-carbon-credits-should-maryland-farmers-open-a-carbon-banking-account/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Developing Issues in Agricultural and Environmental Law
DESCRIPTION:Paul will highlight this year’s developing legal issues in agricultural\, environmental\, and food law from courtroom decisions\, law\, and policy and will let attendees know what issues to watch in 202. \nPresenter:  \nPaul Goeringer\, Extension Legal Specialist \n  \n 
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/developing-issues-in-agricultural-and-environmental-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211117T150000
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SUMMARY:Legislative Strategies for Reaching Ag Sector 2025 Chesapeake Bay Clean-up Goals
DESCRIPTION:This panel will focus on the statutory tools created in the 2020 Maryland General Assembly to assist the agricultural sector in reaching the 2025 Chesapeake Bay Clean-up goals. The experts will discuss the increase in funding available via the Maryland Agricultural Water Quality Cost-Share Program\, the Clean Water Commerce Act\, and more.  \nPresenters:  \nJason Keppler\, Watershed Implementation Program Manager\, Acting Conservation Grants Program Manager\, Maryland Department of Agriculture  \nMark Hoffman\, Maryland Director\, Chesapeake Bay Commission.  \n 
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/legislative-strategies-for-reaching-ag-sector-2025-chesapeake-bay-clean-up-goals/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Using Legal Education to Increase Equitable Participation in NRCS Conservation Programs
DESCRIPTION:This panel will discuss NRCS programs\, including common legal considerations when entering NRCS program contracts and benefits of participation\, and highlight the UME Cultivating Conservation Project\, which will create resources for farmers navigating the application and administration processes. \nPresenters:  \nDr. Sarah Hirsh\, Ag Agent\, University of Maryland Extension – Lower Eastern Shore \nBianca Soto-Gomez\, District Conservationist\, Natural Resource Conservation Service \nSarah Everhart\, Senior Research Associate and Legal Specialist\, Agriculture Law Education Initiative
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/using-legal-education-to-increase-equitable-participation-in-nrcs-conservation-programs/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Environmental Enforcement Actions: New Tools in the Litigation Toolbox?
DESCRIPTION:This panel will look at two bills that passed in the last General Assembly:  The Citizen Intervention Bill (HB76/SB334) expands the scope of who has standing to intervene in civil actions brought by the State in state court regarding enforcement of water pollution control or any related discharge permit\, effluent limitation\, or order issued by Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE).  The Environmental Enforcement Reporting Act (HB204/SB324) requires MDE to keep — and make accessible to the public — electronic records of enforcement and water pollution data. \nPresenters:  \nBetsy Nicholas\, Executive Director\, Waterkeepers Chesapeake \nHolly Porter\, Executive Director\, Delmarva Chicken Association \nRoberta (Bobbie) James\, Senior Policy Analyst\, Maryland Department of the Environment
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/environmental-enforcement-actions-and-new-tools-in-the-litigation-toolbox/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210922T120000
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SUMMARY:USDA Heirs Property Relending Program
DESCRIPTION:The one-hour session aims to inform participants about how the program can assist borrowers seeking to secure title to property that’s owned by multiple family members\, whether those family members are known or unknown. A representative from the Farm Service Agency in Annapolis\, Maryland\, will provide information about the program for lenders and borrowers\, and Jesse Hammock\, a partner with Parker Counts Law Firm in Easton and Cambridge\, Maryland will provide information about what to expect and how to navigate the legal process of clearing title. This will be the first of a series of webinars providing practical information about the program. Topics in the series will include: eligibility of borrowers\, borrower limits\, how the money can be used\, how the money is paid out\, clearing the title\, how to locate a service provider and managing family dynamics and communication. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usdas-heirs-property-relending-program-tickets-170453196098. For more information\, contact Nicole Cook at nlcook@umes.edu.\, or at 410-651-6182.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/usda-heirs-property-relending-program/
LOCATION:Maryland
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Your Farm’s Story to Build a Successful Farm Brand - Part 3: Building & Protecting Your Intellectual Property
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on ways farmers can protect the intellectual property that is created and developed during business branding and marketing efforts. Attendees will hear from an experienced attorney who specializes in intellectual property law and a local farmer who has created his own hot sauces. \nPhoto Credit Edwin Remsberg\, chickens in a yard
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/harnessing-your-farms-story-to-build-a-successful-farm-brand-part-3-building-protecting-your-intellectual-property/
LOCATION:Maryland
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Your Farm’s Story to Build a Successful Farm Brand - Part 2: Legal Considerations for Digital Marketing from BIPOC Farmers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on legal considerations for farmers using social media and other digital marketing strategies. Attendees will hear from an ALEI legal specialist about key laws and regulations and a local farmer will share her experiences with branding and marketing organic herbs and natural beauty products. \nPhoto Credit Edwin Remsberg\, baby chick in hand
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/harnessing-your-farms-story-to-build-a-successful-farm-brand-part-2-legal-considerations-for-digital-marketing-from-bipoc-farmers/
LOCATION:Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Agriculture Law Education Initiative":MAILTO:umaglaw@umd.edu
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SUMMARY:Harnessing Your Farm’s Story to Build a Successful Farm Brand - Part 1: Branding Strategies from BIPOC Farmers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on steps farmers can take to identify their story as a platform for building up their farm brand. Attendees will hear from two experienced farmers who will share their wisdom about developing their farm brand and moving their vision into a reality. \nPhoto Credit Edwin Remsberg\, handful of eggs
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/harnessing-your-farms-story-to-build-a-successful-farm-brand-part-1-branding-strategies-from-bipoc-farmers/
LOCATION:Maryland
ORGANIZER;CN="Agriculture Law Education Initiative":MAILTO:umaglaw@umd.edu
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SUMMARY:USDA Debt Relief Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Southern University Ag Center has partnered with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to host a debt relief webinar for small and minority farms at 10:00 a.m. Central 11:00 a.m. Eastern\, on May 13\, 2021.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/usda-debt-relief-webinar/
LOCATION:Maryland
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