Strengthening Local Food Systems Through Law and Policy: the Role of Food Policy Councils and the Certified Local Farm Enterprise Program

Virtual

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. Presenters:  Del. Lorig Charkoudian, […]

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FSMA Produce Safety Rule Training

St. Mary's County Ag Service Center 26737 Radio Station Way Suite E2, Leonardtown, ME, United States

This course will be delivered in-person. Registration Includes: • Course Materials (Produce Safety Rule Grower Training Manual v1.2) • Course Certificate from the Produce Safety Alliance upon successful completion of course materials Who Should Attend? Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety […]

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$25

Cultivating Conservation for Maryland and Delaware’s Small and Historically Underserved Farmers

Somerset County Extension Office 30730 Park Drive, Princess Anne, MD, United States

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. For more information please contact, Dr. Sarah Hirsh, Extension […]

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Farm Market Managers Workshops

Online

Photo Credit Edwin Remsberg. Image of fruits and vegetables in cartons. The 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. Learn about: Best practices in food safety for farmer vendors […]

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Family Communications and Estate Planning Workshop for Farm Families – Virtual Session

Online

Image of workshop by Edwin Remsberg This webinar will cover the essentials of estate planning and practical activities to assist with family communication about business matters.  Each standalone virtual session will cover the essentials of estate planning and practical exercises to help with family communication about business matters. Logos for […]

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