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Starting a Small Commercial Intensive for Local Markets

The focus of this program series is on small-scale commercial production, especially for people interested in starting or improving their small farm success. Each of the sessions covers topics that are applicable to a variety of agricultural operations including fruits and vegetables using conventional, sustainable, and organic methods. The program series ends with a look at how livestock can enhance a small farming operation.

The series is open to all and the selection of the topics in the series has been proven over time to be key components for farm profitability. This program is the result of a collaboration among The Baltimore County office of the University of MD Extension, Future Harvest Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, and several agricultural professionals including successful farmers. Additional partners include The Farm Alliance and Real Food Farm for the urban series.

Location: the first 9 sessions (January through March) are held at the Baltimore County Center for Maryland agriculture at 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030. The 3-part Urban series (April) will meet in Baltimore City at 2640 St. Paul Street.

Registration and Cost: Registration is required … the cost for the 9-part series is $40 per person; the cost for the 3-part Urban series is $15 pp; the cost for both series is $50 pp. Registration: to register on line go here
http://ter.ps/sscfi print a registration from our website
at http://ter.ps/farmclass or contact the UM Extension office at
410-771-1761 for information, special needs or other registration options. Please register by January 27.


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