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11/13/2025

Harford County Offering Ag Start-Up and Expansion Grants for Local Farmers; Applications Open Through December 1

Harford County Department of Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Ag Start-Up and Expansion Grant, a program designed to support local farmers looking to start, expand, or market their agricultural businesses.
Through this grant, eligible Harford County farmers can receive a 50% reimbursement for approved expenses that promote business growth, marketing, or technology upgrades. Applicants must match the grant contribution and provide proof of expenses through invoices at the time of purchase.

“Harford County’s agricultural community is a vital part of our local economy, and this grant program is an investment in its future,” County Executive Bob Cassilly said.

Grant funds may be used for:

• Marketing and promotional materials

• Educational opportunities or training

• Technology and software upgrades

• Other projects that expand or enhance farm operations

All projects must enhance the economic impact to a farm’s operation.

Applications are open through December 1, 2025. Awards are determined by the Economic Development Agricultural Advisory Board (EDAAB) Finance Committee and announced by January 1, 2026. All awardees must submit invoices for eligible expenditures by June 1 of the following calendar year or grant funds must be returned.

For more information or to apply, visit bit.ly/HCAgGrant25, or contact our Agricultural Business Development Associate Kimberly Doran at 410-638-3511. For more information about the Department of Economic Development, visit www.harfordcountymd.gov/oed.

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07/23/2025

NEWS RELEASE 📰: Box tree moth confirmed in Washington County marking first detection of pest in Maryland.

More: https://shorturl.at/rByZX

08/19/2024

Join our team! We are hiring a home horticulture agent/Master Gardener coordinator. Apply today! Best consideration is September 2.

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05/15/2024

University of Maryland Extension and partners are excited to be hosting the first ever Equine Grazing School in Maryland this summer and invite equine owners and managers to attend!

The Equine Grazing School will be held in 2 parts-- online on Wednesday, June 19th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm and then in-person at the Baltimore County Extension office on Saturday, June 22nd from 8 am to 5 pm. Designed with equine interests in mind, this 2-part grazing school will offer a more in-depth education on pasture and grazing management for horses.

For more information or to register, visit https://go.umd.edu/equinegrazing.

03/11/2024

Lameness. It strikes fear in horse people and keep vets busy. It's the #1 cause of loss of horses. Attend our seminar "Avoiding Lameness with Proper Conditioning and Nutrition" with Dr. Andrew McClain on March 21st at 6 pm at the Ag Center. In-person, free and register below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSck1LTwVSaA2Xfeg5517EhMhDdzw0kVscWNbo7ybt6SqyiLhA/viewform

03/08/2024

Jim Galbreath has been farming with the same International 706 tractor for nearly six decades. Thanks to a recent restoration, the machine looks good as new.

02/21/2024

❗️ATTENTION ❗️We are sorry to announce that due to illness we will have to cancel the Feb 22 seminar. Please plan to join us in March for our lameness and conditioning event- more details to come soon!

Our winter lecture series with University of Maryland Extension, Baltimore County continues Thursday, February 22nd from 6-8pm at the Baltimore County Ag Center with two sessions to help you “Optimize Equine Fertility”

First, Dr. Megan Snyder from Damascus Equine Associates will present 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆: 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗹
Dr. Snyder’s professional interests include equine reproduction, sports medicine and internal medicine. She is an FEI Official Veterinarian for Eventing, a USEF testing veterinarian and a member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) where she serves on the Performance Horse Committee.

Dr. Amy Burk will follow with 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝘄𝗼: 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗮𝗹
Dr. Amy Burk is a Professor in Equine Science and Director of the Undergraduate Program in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland as well as University of Maryland Extension Equine specialist. Dr. Burk teaches horse management, equine science, and equine reproduction

Plan to join us! The lectures are free to attend but we do ask you to register online at https://bit.ly/WinterEquineSeminars or call Erika Crowl at 410-887-8090.

02/14/2024

NEWS RELEASE 📰: Farmers May Fertilize Small Grains With Commercial Fertilizer Beginning February 15

More: https://bit.ly/3I0mKeB

02/08/2024

February 22nd - "Optimizing Equine Fertility" with Dr. Megan Snyder. Free seminar held in person at the Baltimore County Ag Center, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Reserve your spot at: https://bit.ly/WinterEquineSeminars.

01/26/2024

Harvest for 2023 has come to a close and we are moving into bookkeeping, reporting, and training season. One of these winter activities will be reviewing and updating your nutrient management plan. A key component of a nutrient management plan is a soil test within the past three years. Soil tests p...

01/18/2024

We're looking for Nutrient Management Advisors to join our team in Caroline, Montgomery, Wicomico/Worcester, and Washington Counties, as well as a statewide advisor. Learn more and apply at https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/115994.

01/09/2024

Producers of fruit and vegetables - Join us on Thursday, January 25th from- 8am - 12:30pm at Summit Manor at Hereford Fire Hall. The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. to visit commercial exhibits and refreshments. The presentations begin at 8:15 am and will end by 12:30pm. Lunch will be served following the presentations.

Cost of the event is $20.00 if you pre-register, or $25.00 at the door. The meeting location is conveniently located about 1 mile east of I-83 via Mt. Carmel Rd. and right onto York Rd. Sign up using link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-central-maryland-vegetable-day-tickets-469124192087?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&fbclid=IwAR12TehNORriDmvMatqnQllr2hpxtbIu_ls7D0hn9iofgUwbGreOTJEesBM

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