agriculture

The 2025 Tri-State Hay and Pasture Conference will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 9 AM - 3:30 PM at the Grantsville Volunteer Fire Department, 178 Springs Road, Grantsville. The event will include a light breakfast and lunch. The cost is $30 if registered by January 1, 2025, or $40 for... see more

The MASC program, administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), provides financial assistance to help offset higher marketing costs associated with the perishability of specialty crops. This includes specialized handling and transport equipment, packaging to prevent damage, moving perishables... see more

The 2024 Western Maryland Food Council Conference will be held Friday, November 15, 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM in three convenient locations: Garrett College Allegany College of Maryland Washington County Extension Office The theme of this year's conference is "Our Food, Our Future - Buying Local Helps... see more

Maryland Secretary of Agriculture, Kevin Atticks, and 8 staff members from the Department of Agriculture toured Western Maryland on September 19th and 20th. The secretary's tour group was joined by farmers, MDA Staff from the Garrett County Soil Conservation Office and members of the Northern FFA... see more

The Garrett County Health Department is exploring every opportunity to help Garrett County residents prevent and manage chronic diseases. Access to fresh, locally sourced meals is becoming more accessible, as many are discovering through the Harvest Hub CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Meal... see more

Maryland Governor Wes Moore announced on Wednesday that farmers whose crops are experiencing drought conditions in central and western Maryland may be able to receive low-interest federal financial loans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farmers in affected areas can apply for emergency loans... see more

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Maryland for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due... see more

At its public meeting on June 3, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners for Garrett County, Maryland presented a commendation to Max and Katherine Dubansky, recognizing Backbone Farm's 25th anniversary. Also taking part in the commendation were three of the Dubansky's children, Grace, Iris, and... see more

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced that Mountain Laurel Medical Center is one of the eight nonprofits receiving grants from the Maryland Food and Agricultural Resiliency Mechanism Grant Program. Mountain Laurel Medical Center, dba Western Maryland Healthcare Corp, plans to use its... see more

The newly formed non-profit organization Appalachian Farm and Food Alliance (AFFA) is seeking individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. The purpose of the AFFA is to facilitate collaboration between agricultural and food system service providers to educate the public and provide solutions for... see more