Links

Here is a list of links that we think will be helpful to you.

University of Maryland Extension Websites and Programs

• University of Maryland Extension Programs

University of Maryland College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

• University of Maryland College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Institute of Applied Agriculture

External Links

• Ag Risk and Farm Management Library
  A component of USDA's Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) program, the Ag Risk & Farm Management Library organizes thousands of materials to help agricultural producers and professionals quickly find the information you need on risk management, marketing, financial management, and more.
   
• Start Farming
  New Farmers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
  Start Farming provides the support and resources needed to begin farming.  Also, the site has a new Discovery Tool to help personalize your search.
   
• Maryland Small Business Development Center
  Since 1988, the seasoned staff of the Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC)  has provided sound advice, counseling, and support to entrepreneurs and small to mid-size businesses across the state.
   
• Small Business Administration Small Business Planner
  U.S. Small Business Administration
   
• Farm Beginnings Program
  Land Stewardship Project
  Farm Beginnings is a Land Stewardship Project initiative that provides opportunities for beginning and transitioning farmers to learn firsthand about values clarification and goal setting, whole farm planning, business plan development, and low-cost, sustainable farming methods.
   
• Are You a New Farmer?
  New England Small Farm Institute (NESFI)
  Whether you are an “explorer,” a “planner” or a beginning farmer at any stage of business, you will find helpful resources in this section of the website.
   
• Farm Finances
  Center for Rural Affairs
   
• Agricultural Marketing Service
  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
   
• National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service (ATTRA)
   
• Business Statistics
  BizStats
  BizStats is the home of free, accurate business statistics that is well organized and easy to access.
   
• Dun & Bradstreet
  A global provider of business data and analytics.
   
• Economic Research Service
  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
   
• Environmental Finance Center
  The University of Maryland, School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation
   
• Farm Service Agency
  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
   
• SAM.gov
  U.S. Government website for people who make, receive and manage federal awards.
   
• Market Research Reports
  Frost and Sullivan, The Growth Pipeline Company
   
• Maryland Agricultural and Resource-Based Industry Development Corporation (MARBIDCO)
   
• Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
   
• Maryland Small Business Development Center (MDSBDC)
   
• National Agricultural Statistics Service
  United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
   
• Patents
  The United States Patent and Trademark Office
   
• Small Business Administration
   
• U.S. Census Bureau
   
• U.S. Department of Commerce