ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that its 2015-2016 Cover Crop Sign-Up will take place June 24 through July 15 at soil conservation district (SCD) offices statewide. This popular program provides grants to help farmers offset seed, labor and equipment costs associated with planting cover crops on their fields this Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced that it has raised its cost-share funding caps for qualifying dairy and other non-poultry producers who transport manure within their own operations or to other farms where the manure can be used safely and in compliance with a current nutrient management plan. Effective immediately, Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will accept grant applications for research, educational and promotional projects that support horses or the equestrian community, or develop new opportunities for the Maryland horse industry. Grant applications may be submitted between Aug. 1 and Sept. 30. Individual requests should not exceed $3,000. Nearly $30,000 is Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has announced that beginning July 1, conservation grants will be available to farmers who want to establish pasture for a management intensive grazing (MIG) system for their livestock that protects the soil from erosion, reduces nutrient losses and safeguards water quality in streams, rivers and the Read the Rest…
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An equine outreach group that provides horsemanship opportunities to inner city school children, therapeutic and youth riding activities, and programs to help rehabilitate rescue horses are among the 22 organizations to receive more than $25,000 in grants from the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB), a program within the Maryland Department of Agriculture. The grants help Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 2, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley announced yesterday that the Board of Public Works approved $205,792.11 in agricultural cost-share grants in 7 counties for 10 projects that will prevent soil erosion, manage nutrients and safeguard water quality in streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Together, these projects will prevent 2,104.49 pounds of Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 12, 2012) – Governor Martin O’Malley announced yesterday that the Board of Public Works approved $384,655.75 in agricultural cost-share grants in 11 counties for 27 projects that will prevent soil erosion, manage nutrients and safeguard water quality in streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Together, these projects will prevent 4,360.77 pounds of Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 10, 2012) – The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will be accepting grant applications for non-profit research, educational and promotional equine activities, beginning August 1. The board intends to award up to $25,000 in grants that support or develop new opportunities for Maryland’s horse industry. Applications must be received by October 1, Read the Rest…
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Food Safety Training Set for November 16 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Maryland (UMD) will offer food safety training for fruit and vegetable producers who want to learn more about implementing good agricultural practices. The training will be held Wednesday, November 16, from 9 to 4 at MDA’s headquarters, 50 Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (Oct. 11, 2011) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) today announced winners of $ 420,123 in grants that will enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Maryland. The U.S. Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Block Grant Program was authorized under the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004, and amended under the 2008 Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (August 22, 2011) –The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) has been awarded a $650,760 State Conservation Innovation Grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to implement progressive management practices for drainage systems on the Eastern Shore and help the state meet its Watershed Implementation Plan goals. “There are 820 miles of public Read the Rest…
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ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 26, 2011) – The Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will be accepting grant applications for non-profit research, educational and promotional equine activities, beginning August 1. The board intends to award more than $20,000 in grants that support or develop new opportunities for Maryland’s horse industry. Applications must be received by September 30. Read the Rest…
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