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September 20, 2024
October 21, 2024 - 101st Annual Meeting
6:00 pm – Light Dinner and Meeting
RSVP by October 14th
This meeting is a forum for voting members to gather and conduct important business, including the election of the Board of Directors, by-law updates and voting on proposed changes, and acceptance of policy as drafted in the August policy meeting. There is no fee for this event. Registration is requested for the refreshments planning.
If you will attend the Annual Meeting, please RSVP online here: https://bit.ly/2024BCFBAnnualMeeting
or by phone, 410-823-1789.
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November 19, 2024 – 100th Annual Fall Banquet
6:00 pm – Reception and Dinner
RSVP by November 5th
The 100th Annual Banquet will hold a silent auction to benefit BCFB scholarships, to support agricultural education programs, and to promote agricultural awareness throughout Baltimore County. It will also include live music, dinner, and a chance to network and connect with your industry colleagues and district legislators. The evening will include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, beverages, and dessert.
The cost is $30.00 per member.
If you will attend the Annual Banquet, please RSVP online: https://bit.ly/2024BCFBAnnualBanquet
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Due Sept 30th! Maryland Ag Council Grant Applications Open The Maryland Ag Council, Inc. is again offering an opportunity to agencies and organizations to submit grant applications for the purpose of promoting Maryland agriculture. View the Maryland Agriculture Council Educational Grant Program Guidelines and a Grant Application. If interested, complete the application and email with supporting material to cfs@umd.edu by September 30, 2024. Please note “MAC Grant Application” in the subject line of the email. If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Chuck Schuster at 410-596-2159 or cfs@umd.edu.
Register by Sept 26th! NMP Training for Controlled Environment Farms UMD Extension, with Agriculture and Food Systems (AgFS), in conjunction with MDA, will be hosting Operator Certification (FTC) for Writing Nursery Nutrient Management Plans for Nurseries, Greenhouses and Controlled Environments on October 3rd at CMREC in Ellicott City. View the event flyer.
New! Cut Flower Seminar UMD Extension, in cooperation with The Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, will host a cut flower seminar on October 16th titled Cut Flower Program: Focus on High Tunnels at CMREC in Ellicott City. View the event flyer. Lunch not guaranteed if registered after October 11th. Register online.
Save-the-Date! Commercial Horticulture Industry Field Day University of Maryland Extension and MNLGA, are organizing a conference/field day for the commercial horticulture industry for December 5th centered on encouraging adoption of solar systems for nurseries and landscape businesses. More details soon!
Due Oct 4th! Deadline for Applications for Governor's Agriculture Hall of Fame Approaching Read more
- New! Cost-Share Grants Available for Fall Manure Transport and Injection Read more
- New! Poultry Farmers Urged to Practice Continued Enhanced Biosecurity Read more
MDA Showcases Programs Throughout Maryland State Fair Read more
MDA Pesticides Disposal Program Returns Deadline Jan 15 Read more
