Equine Pasture Walk
The Montgomery Soil conservation District is holding a pasture walk on Tuesday, April 24, 2011. The pasture walk is free, but if you plan on attending, please RSVP Karen walker, at 301-590-2855 no later than Friday, April 20, 2012.
Topics being discussed include Weed identification, Pasture renovation, and use of MAX Q tall fescue. The Walk will be taking place from 6:00-8:00pm, at
27772 Ridge Road
Damascus, MD, 20872
To view the invitation, click Here!
EQIP Update
The sign-up deadline for the second round of CWBI/EQIP funding is March 16, 2012. The sign-up deadline for the second round of the EQIP initiative (organic, High tunnel, energy) funding is March 30, 2012. There are two rounds left for CWBI/EQIP funding and only one round left for EQIP initiative funding.
For more information about sign-up deadlines and EQIP funding cycles, see our calendar
University of Maryland Extension
The university of Maryland- Montgomery County Office is offering an exciting new program starting in January- Starting a Second Career in Local Food- Commercial Food Production and Marketing for the New Farmer on Small Acreage. The Program is designed to help interested individual learn how to grow and market vegetable grops. Classes will be held in the evenings from 6:00pm-8:45pm, at the
Agricultural History Farm Park, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood, Md 20855
February 14, 21, 28, 2012
March 13 and 20, 2012
April 10, 2012
Please contact Chuck Schuster at 301-590-2807, or email him at cfs@umd.edu to register or for further information. $15.00 will be collected the first meeting to cover materials and refreshments.
The USDA and its affiliates are taking all necessary steps to inform Hispanic and Women farmers of the process established by USDA to resolve cases involving allegations by individuals of past discrimination by USDA. For more information on eligibility and claims, see this poster.
USDA Discrimination Suit
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