From the office of Senator Barry Glassman: State Senator Barry Glassman, R-35, says the short notice for the State legislature’s AELR review of new nutrient management regulations is typical of the legislature’s disrespect for the State’s agricultural community. The Joint Committee on Administrative Executive & Legislative Review, (AELR), sent the July 10th, 2:00 p.m. hearing […]
Harford County Teens Take Top Honors at Maryland Envirothon
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 21, 2012) – A five-member team of high school students Harford County is the winner of the 22nd annual Maryland Envirothon—an outdoor natural resources competition that challenges students to identify and categorize living resources, perform soil surveys and solve other complex natural resource issues. More […]
Harford County Farm Fair Prepares for 25th Anniversary Amid Financial Uncertainty; New Nontraditional Attractions
Behind the scenes financial trouble, dissent among volunteers, and the introduction of nontraditional elements have threatened to cast a pall over the Harford County Farm Fair as the annual agricultural heritage showcase prepares for its 25th anniversary celebration this summer. But organizers assert the Farm Fair, one of the most high profile and highly attended […]
Harford County Farmers’ Markets to Open for the Season This Month
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Springtime in Harford County brings with it the promise of another successful growing season for the county’s farmers, and an opportunity for county consumers to enjoy the fruits of their labors. By the end of May, at least three of the four farmers’ markets in Harford […]
Sen. Glassman “Tired of Maryland’s Farmers Having to Carry the Load to Help Clear-Up Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay”
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Maryland State Senator Barry Glassman, (R) 35 Northern Harford County said he is tired of Maryland’s farmers having to carry the load to help clear-up Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay. Maryland Farmers lead the nation in use of cover crops to take up nutrients between full harvest and spring planting. […]
Sen. Glassman Proposes Farm Brewery License to Help Maryland Farmers Enter Craft Beer Market
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Senator Barry Glassman, (R) 35, North Harford County, is offering his support for a new class of brewing license which would potentially aid all Maryland farmers looking to create their own small craft brewery. As it currently stands anyone with a micro brewery under what is known as […]
Sen. Glassman Focuses on Issues Impacting Harford County During Agriculture Leaders Summit In Washington D.C
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Senator Glassman took to Capital Hill with agriculture and rural leaders from across North America as part of the 11th Annual Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit. During a visit to the White House he met with USDA Secretary Vilsack and key agriculture officials. USDA participants included Farm Services Agency […]
Farm Management and Equine Nutrition Classes Offered in Harford County by University of Maryland Extension
From the University of Maryland Extension: Farm Management Class to be Offered in Harford County The Harford County branch of University of Maryland Extension will conduct Annie’s Project during the winter of 2012 at the HEAT Center in Aberdeen. Annie’s Project focuses on the many aspects of farm management and is designed to empower women […]