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Governor Larry Hogan Honors 2021 Century Farms
Now Accepting Proposals for the 2021 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
Register for the Virtual 2021 Maryland Farmers Market Conference
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COVID-19 Resources:
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Hot Topics
2021 Legislative Session
Annual Implementation Reports (AIRs) Due March 1 -
Submit yours online today
Poultry and Rabbit On-Farm Processing Training
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Register for online training
Maryland Horse Industry Board Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
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Manure Happens
Th
e Manure Happens campaign teaches citizens about how farmers manage manure resources and protect water quality in local streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Information for farmers on the benefits of using manure as a crop fertilizer and details on MDA's new Fast Track grants can be found
here
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Maryland's Lawn
Fertil
izer
Law
Fertilizer should only be applied to lawns when the grass is actively gro
wing. To prevent runoff, fertilize warm season grasses in late spring or early summer and cool season
grasses in f
all. Fertilizer blackout dates
start Nov. 16 and run through Feb. 28.
For tips on fertilizing
responsibly, visit
Maryland’s
L
awn Fertilizer Law
webpage
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MDA Public Meetings Calendar
In accordance with Maryland's Open Meetings Act, the Maryland Department of Agriculture posts upcoming meetings on the
MDA Public Meetings Calendar
. Information on dates, times, locations, agendas, and points of contact are listed on each calendar event. Notices of Public Meetings are also posted on the newsroom of our
website
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Maryland's Best
Linking farmers with consumers through our website, promotions and advertising.
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Human Trafficking
GET HELP
National Human Trafficking Hotline -- 24/7 Confidential
1-888-373-7888
233733
For more information on human trafficking in Maryland click
here
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