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SUMMARY:Exploring H-2A Farm Labor in the Mid-Atlantic Region
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help Mid-Atlantic agricultural employers better understand the costs\, legal requirements\, and compliance responsibilities associated with using the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. As farms increasingly rely on seasonal labor\, this program provides essential guidance to help producers make informed labor management decisions. \n\n\n\nTo register\, \, contact Karen Adams at adams@udel.edu or 302-831-3328. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/exploring-h-2a-farm-labor-in-the-mid-atlantic-region/
LOCATION:Central Maryland Research and Education Center\, 4240 Folly Quarter Road\, Bldg 617\, Ellicott City\, Maryland\, 21042\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exploring H-2A Farm Labor in the Mid-Atlantic Region
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed to help Mid-Atlantic agricultural employers better understand the costs\, legal requirements\, and compliance responsibilities associated with using the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program. As farms increasingly rely on seasonal labor\, this program provides essential guidance to help producers make informed labor management decisions. \n\n\n\nTo register\, contact Karen Adams at adams@udel.edu or 302-831-3328. \n\n\n\nThis program is supported by the Northeast Extension Risk Management project award no. 2024-70027-42540\, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/exploring-h-2a-farm-labor-in-the-mid-atlantic-region-2/
LOCATION:Charles County Agricultural and Environmental Service Center\, 4200 Gardiner Road\, Waldorf\, Maryland\, 20601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Farm Succession and Estate Planning - Mid-Shore
DESCRIPTION:The free program will assist Maryland farm families in starting the estate planning process\, including creating a successful succession plan\, having difficult conversations\, and health insurance options for farmers. A grant funds the program through the Northeast Risk Management Education Center.
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/farm-succession-and-estate-planning-mid-shore/
LOCATION:Eastern Shore Hospital\, English Room\, 5262 Woods Rd\, Cambridge\, Maryland\, 21613\, United States
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SUMMARY:Understanding Eminent Domain Workshop - Baltimore County
DESCRIPTION:A wooden judge’s gavel sits on a table beside a small red model house. A cardboard sign attached to the gavel reads “Eminent Domain.” The background is softly blurred with trees and warm sunlight\, symbolizing legal authority and private property rights. Image by Wan\n\n\n\nA wooden judge’s gavel sits on a table beside a small red model house. A cardboard sign attached to the gavel reads “Eminent Domain.” The background is softly blurred with trees and warm sunlight\, symbolizing legal authority and private property rights. Image by Wan\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Maryland Extension\, in partnership with the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative\, will host a free “Understanding Eminent Domain” workshop on March 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Baltimore County Ag Center in Cockeysville. \n\n\n\nThis session will help landowners and farmers understand how eminent domain and utility easements may affect private property\, especially for proposed transmission lines. Participants will learn how the process works\, what to expect during negotiations\, and how to protect their rights and pursue fair compensation. Advance registration is encouraged at https://go.umd.edu/BCEminWork
URL:https://umaglaw.org/event/understanding-eminent-domain-workshop-baltimore-county/
LOCATION:Baltimore County Ag Center\, 1114 Shawan Rd\, Cockeysville\, Maryland\, 21030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Maryland Farm to Institution Workshop: Visioning for the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Maryland – Agriculture Law Education Initiative online to learn about navigating contract deals between farms\, distributors\, and state institutions! \n📅 Date: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\,\n🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET\n✍ Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/contracting-basics-for-farm-2-institution-sales-webinar-tickets-1985935526620?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl \nContinuing the conversations started at the “Maryland Farm to Institution Workshop: Visioning for the Future”\, during this webinar attendees will learn from Jessica Mendoza Uriol\, Esq. on the vital topic of contracts! Food sales to state institutions take place in a variety of ways – from direct purchases under Small Purchase Threshold limits or quick bids to formation of contracts through formal procurement channels or with third-party distributors. Topics covered in this webinar will help farmers and local aggregators with understanding and negotiating a variety of contracts when growing and selling fresh produce\, dairy\, meat and other foods to state institutional buyers. \nJessica Mendoza is a Senior Associate Attorney at The Mundaca Law Firm. Jessica represents both employees and businesses in a wide range of legal matters. Prior to joining the Mundaca Law Firm\, Jessica was a litigation attorney with the Office of the General Counsel at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In that role Jessica provided legal advice and counsel to agencies of the USDA\, and served as liaison between agencies of the USDA and the Department of Justice in employment litigation matters pending before federal district courts. \nJessica is also a native Spanish speaker. She was born in Peru\, grew up in Argentina\, and moved to the United States as a teen. Outside of her legal practice\, Jessica enjoys horse riding\, dancing\, and traveling. Her family also owns a farm in Anne Arundel County\, Wild Kid Acres. \nAmple time will be provided for questions. Presentation will be recorded and shared with registrants\, however Q&A portion will not be recorded.
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