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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.
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USDA Registered Its “USDA Organic” Seal Trademark. Now What?
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Attend UMES Extension’s Agribusiness Tax Management Workshop on February 16th and 17th
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MDH Offers Free, Online Cottage Food Business Workshop
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Tax Planning Resources For Producers Who Received Loan Servicing Assistance Payments
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Produce Safety Rule Grower Training for the Lower Eastern Shore in December
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USDA’S LISTENING SESSIONS AND UPDATES ON HISTORIC DEBT RELIEF
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Update on USDA’s Heirs’ Property Relending Program
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Update On USDA’s Debt Relief Plan For Black And Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
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Maryland’s New Partition of Property Act: How It Restores Hope For Heirs’ Property Owners
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OSHA Inspections Of Farms To Include Heat Preparedness
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$200 Million From USDA To Help Small Specialty Crop Growers With Food Safety Requirements
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FSA Updates Farm Loan Programs To Increase Equity Among All Current Borrowers
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Reduce Farm Labor Law Compliance Risk: Check Out DOL’s Online Sessions
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CATCH THESE INFORMATIVE ONLINE EVENTS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE USDA
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FDA PROPOSES CHANGES TO PRODUCE SAFETY RULE AGRICULTURAL WATER REQUIREMENTS
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USDA Announces $75 Million to Fund Technical Assistance Programs for Underserved Producers
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Negligent Entrustment Liability for Farm Employers
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USDA Announces $67 Million to Help Heirs Resolve Land Ownership and Succession Issues
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Debt Relief Payments to “Socially Disadvantaged” Farmers On Hold Pending Lawsuit By White Farmers
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