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FSMA PSR Harvest and Post-Harvest Ag Water Requirements for Large Farms Are Now in Full Force



Update on USDA’s Assistance for Borrowers Who Have Experienced Discrimination



USDA Registered Its “USDA Organic” Seal Trademark. Now What?



Attend UMES Extension’s Agribusiness Tax Management Workshop on February 16th and 17th



MDH Offers Free, Online Cottage Food Business Workshop



Tax Planning Resources For Producers Who Received Loan Servicing Assistance Payments



Produce Safety Rule Grower Training for the Lower Eastern Shore in December



USDA’S LISTENING SESSIONS AND UPDATES ON HISTORIC DEBT RELIEF



Update on USDA’s Heirs’ Property Relending Program



Update On USDA’s Debt Relief Plan For Black And Socially Disadvantaged Farmers



Maryland’s New Partition of Property Act: How It Restores Hope For Heirs’ Property Owners



OSHA Inspections Of Farms To Include Heat Preparedness



$200 Million From USDA To Help Small Specialty Crop Growers With Food Safety Requirements



FSA Updates Farm Loan Programs To Increase Equity Among All Current Borrowers



Reduce Farm Labor Law Compliance Risk: Check Out DOL’s Online Sessions



CATCH THESE INFORMATIVE ONLINE EVENTS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE USDA



FDA PROPOSES CHANGES TO PRODUCE SAFETY RULE AGRICULTURAL WATER REQUIREMENTS



USDA Announces $75 Million to Fund Technical Assistance Programs for Underserved Producers



Negligent Entrustment Liability for Farm Employers



USDA Announces $67 Million to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
