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Welcome to the Maryland Risk Management Education Blog, provided by the University of Maryland Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics. This blog provides readers with information on risk management issues important to Maryland agriculture, upcoming events, and new materials that may interest readers.

Clearer Skies over Maryland’s Solar Panel Siting Approval Process: Court of Appeals Issues Decision


Maryland Court of Special Appeals Finds Pesticide Ordinance Is Not Preempted

As the Lease Termination Date Approaches Farm Landowners Have Options


2019 Brings Potential Changes to Hemp Production in Maryland

Do You Have Employees, Volunteers Or Interns Working On Your Farm?

New System for Maryland’s Farmers to Map Sensitive/Organic Crops and APIARIES


Have Dicamba Drift Damage? Here’s What You Can Do

A Well Crafted Farmers Market Vendor Agreement Protects Both Parties


Holdover Tenant Required Pay Damages to Landlord for Not Leaving Rented Property at Time Lease Ends

Federal Regulatory Framework for Cell-Cultured Meat and State Legislative Action

Plan to Attend the Business & Legal Considerations for Your Farm Workshop on March 23rd

How Do Service and Therapy Animals Fit into a “No Pets” Policy?


Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2019

Public Comment Period Opens on Revised “WOTUS” Definition

The National Bioengineered (GMO) Food Disclosure Standard


2018 Farm Bill Contains Provisions to Make Industrial Hemp Production More Common

Maryland’s Laws for Raising Honey Bees

The Market Facilitation Program (Trade Mitigation) and the Government Shutdown

New 2019 H-2A Hourly Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) Take Effect Tomorrow
