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Updated: November 13, 2024

Starting a Winery

Resources for starting a winery
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Updated: October 23, 2024

Certifications in agriculture and natural resources

I get a lot of questions about certifications. What certifications should a farmer or landscaper or food entrepreneur get? What professional development certifications can UMD Extension help you work towards? If you ask me that question, I’ll likely ask you to take a moment to think about why you want certification. Do you want to make sure your business is complying with relevant regulations? Do you want to go above and beyond what is required to set your business apart from your competition? Is one of your customers asking for a specific certification? Are you looking for a job and hoping a certification on your resume will help you find one?
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Updated: October 16, 2024

Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)

As industrial hemp production becomes legal in the US, new and experienced growers alike have questions about its cultivation, management, and marketing. This factsheet answers frequently asked questions about hemp production in Maryland. Information contained within this document is current as of June 2021. The UMD Industrial Hemp webpage (https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/fruit-vegetable-production/alternative-crops/industrial-hemp) will house the most updated information on hemp production in Maryland. Authors: Nichole M. Fiorellino, Emily Zobel, Karen Rane, and Andrew Ristvey; Title: Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)
Updated: September 20, 2024

Chicken

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Directory.
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Updated: September 20, 2024

Pork

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Producers Directory.
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Updated: September 20, 2024

Beef

This page is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Online Directory.
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Updated: September 20, 2024

Producer Directory

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Producers Online Directory.
Updated: September 6, 2024

Licenses and Regulation Updates for Farmers Marketing Value-Added Products Directly to Consumers

While some farmers now market their valued-added products year round, for many, late spring signals the start of the new market season in earnest. With so many more value-added products showing up at markets now, it’s good to get the necessary paperwork and required licenses before opening day.
Licenses and Regulation Updates for Farmers Marketing Value-Added Products Directly to Consumers
Updated: June 5, 2024

Turkey

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Producers Directory.
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Updated: April 11, 2024

Agencies and Jurisdictions

The purpose of regulations and licensing for food processing. Is to ensure the safety of the food supply and oversee commerce. Food processing standards and regulations vary widely based on the type of food being considered and the scale of the operation.
Maryland Department of Health webpage of Title 10