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- Workers’ Compensation Resources for Maryland Agricultural Employers
- From Maryland to Argentina: Global Lessons in Farm Management
- UMES Extension Survey – Perceptions of Adverse Weather Events and Changing Weather Patterns
- University of Delaware and University of Maryland Launch Free Virtual H-2A Farm Labor Seminar Series
- UMB Carey Law Students Attend Agriculture’s Promise Conference for the First Time
- Maryland Focused Farm 2 Institution Workshops Focusing on Local Food Procurement Practice & Policy
- Recap on Winter 2026 Produce Safety Rule Trainings
- Upcoming Events
- Resources
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Workers’ Compensation Resources for Maryland Agricultural Employers
Labor is a critical aspect of most agricultural businesses and ensuring worker safety benefits both the employer and employees. Workers’ compensation is an important, and sometimes mandatory, risk management tool that compensates workers injured on the job, or who develop an occupational disease, for medical bills and lost wages.
From Maryland to Argentina: Global Lessons in Farm Management
During the last week of February, agricultural professionals from around the world gathered in Rosario, Argentina for the 25th International Farm Management Congress, an event that blends research, real-world experience, and global perspective.
The Congress offered a unique mix of academic sessions and on-the-ground learning. Participants attended presentations highlighting Argentine agriculture alongside research on farm management challenges from…
UMES Extension Survey – Perceptions of Adverse Weather Events and Changing Weather Patterns
Researchers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Extension, in collaboration with the 18 other 1890s Land Grant Institutions, are conducting a USDA-NIFA funded study to understand how local communities and farmers perceive adverse weather events and changing weather patterns across the southern and mid-Atlantic states. UMES researchers are specifically requesting Maryland…
University of Delaware and University of Maryland Launch Free Virtual H-2A Farm Labor Seminar Series
As labor challenges continue to impact agricultural operations across the region, the H-2A program has become an increasingly important option for securing seasonal workforce needs. This seminar series will provide participants with practical insights into the financial, legal, and regulatory considerations associated with the program.
UMB Carey Law Students Attend Agriculture’s Promise Conference for the First Time
On March 9 & 10, 2026, ALEI Legal Specialist Megan Todd accompanied two law students to the National Young Farmer Educational Association (NYFEA) Agriculture’s Promise Conference. This was the first time law students from UMB attended the event. Last year…
Maryland Focused Farm 2 Institution Workshops Focusing on Local Food Procurement Practice & Policy
In February 2026 ALEI specialists Margaret Todd and Rich Kolm hosted two Farm 2 Institution workshops in Maryland as part of the ongoing USDA-funded “Focusing In: Identifying and Addressing Legal Challenges and Educational Needs to Increase Participation in Maryland’s Farm to Institution Local Food Purchasing Program” project.
Recap on Winter 2026 Produce Safety Rule Trainings
ALEI Legal Specialists Megan Todd, University of Maryland Baltimore Carey Law, and Nicole Cook, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, continued driving efforts with the Maryland Food Safety Network (MFSN) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) to provide Produce Safety Rule (PSR) trainings to help Maryland’s farmers learn about…
Upcoming Events
International Farm Transition Network Annual Professional Development Conference 2026 – Beyond Assets: Roles, Relationship and Family Dynamics in Farm Transition
- Date – June 2nd-3rd, 2026
- Location – Wyndam Gettysburg Hotel & Conference Center
Resources
UMES Extension Survey
– Online: https://qtrial2019q4az1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IAiqiaXp5mn9vo
– Paper Version: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UZiQcWx1gYYO-9yz1bQsrgXOqiDdJFJK/view
UMES Extension Workers’ Compensation Webinar
Workers’ Compensation Requirements for the H-2A Program
Municipal Water Access for Adopt-A-Lot Program Participants & Establishing an irrigation Account for Property Owners & Renters
Maryland State Resources –
- Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission website
- Maryland Workers’ Compensation Act
- Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission regulations
Federal Resources –
- U.S. Department of Labor H-2A website
- U.S. Department of Agriculture H-2A website
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services H-2A website
- H-2A Program Statutes
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