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- 10th Annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference Recap
- Owning Farmland In Maryland Workshops
- Release of New Commodity Crop Tool
- ALEI and MSBA Host a “Legislative Launchpad” Panel Discussion
- ALEI Awarded USDA Local Food Promotion Program Grant to Research Legal Barriers in Local Food Procurement Program Implementation
- Winter 2025 Produce Safety Rule Trainings
- Upcoming ALEI and UMES Extension Heirs’ Property Workshops
- Sign-Up Events for Increasing Farmer Participation with Supplemental Nutrition Benefit Programs
10th Annual Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference Recap
The Agriculture and Environmental Law Conference held in November 2024 was a significant event that brought together researchers, business owners, farmers and landowners, lawyers, and more in the field of agriculture and environmental law. The conference aimed to address current challenges, share insights and network, and explore innovative research in these critical areas…
Owning Farmland in Maryland Workshops
College Park, MD – The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) and the Ag Law Education Initiative will host two one-day workshops on Jan. 22nd in Ellicott City and Jan. 29th at Wor-Wic Community College. The So You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland workshops will be from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The free program will cover those legal issues that Maryland landowners may face. A grant funds the program through the Northeast Risk Management Education Center…
Release of New Commodity Crop Tool
Elizabeth Thilmany, Lohit Gopikonda, and Nick Presnar are excited to share the Elevating Farm Management Data (EFMD) tool. This user-friendly platform simplifies budgeting and data analysis for Maryland farmers. This web-based tool draws from trusted data sources like the National Agricultural Statistics Service and AGNR faculty estimates to provide essential insights into key inputs such as seeds, fertilizer, and land.
ALEI and MSBA Host a “Legislative Launchpad” Panel Discussion
On November 18, ALEI collaborated with the Maryland State Bar Association (“MSBA”) to host a workshop at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. The event, “Legislative Launchpad: Turning Ideas Into Law,” began with welcoming remarks by ALEI Legal Specialist Megan Todd…
ALEI Awarded USDA Local Food Promotion Program Grant to Research Legal Barriers in Local Food Procurement Program Implementation
The Agricultural Law Education Initiative at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (ALEI) has been awarded a $97,415 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP).
Winter 2025 Produce Safety Rule Trainings
ALEI continues its ongoing collaborative work with the Maryland Food Safety Network (MFSN) to provide food safety education that helps growers understand and implement federal regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
Upcoming ALEI and UMES Extension Heirs’ Property Workshops
The Agriculture Law Education Initiative and University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension will be hosting six heirs’ property workshops throughout the state in 2025…
Sign-Up Events for Increasing Farmer Participation with Supplemental Nutrition Benefit Programs
ALEI legal specialist Megan Todd, with project partner Nancy Nunn (Assistant Director, Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology), coordinated educational Train-the-Trainer workshops in March and December, 2024 for local agricultural marketing & economic development professionals, and all service providers who want to learn about increasing farmer participation as access points for benefits shoppers.
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