1) Increasing Adoption of Residential Wood Energy: Past, Present & Future
Tuesday, January 15, 2019, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Online webinar
University of Maryland Extension Forester Jonathan Kays will share his observations on “Increasing Adoption of Residential Wood Energy: Past, Present & Future” on January 15th, 2019. The one-hour presentation will cover trends in home and commercial uses of wood energy, the different types of heating devices available, and regulations to improve efficiency and reduce atmospheric particulates. He will also share a number of best practices for buying, storing, and seasoning wood for heating.
This webinar is free, but registration is requested. Please register here: https://go.umd.edu/
This webinar is free, but registration is requested. Please register here: https://go.umd.edu/
2) Transferring the Farm to the Next Generation (Central Maryland)
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall, West Friendship MD
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is collaborating with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Maryland Department of Agriculture,Nationwide Insurance, and the University of Maryland Extension to provide this farm succession workshop.
The workshop will focus on the farm succession process, including communication, business planning, estate planning basics, and tax basics.
The farm succession process can be challenging, as conversations about the future of the farm can be difficult. Participants will walk away with the tools they need to start developing a farm succession plan and prepare the next generation to keep the farming operation successful. All generations on the farm are encouraged to attend.
Registration fee of $10.00 covers materials and lunch. For more information or to register online visit: https://www.eventbrite.
3) Transferring the Farm to the Next Generation (Northern Maryland)
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Howard County Fairgrounds Dining Hall, West Friendship MD
The Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics is collaborating with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, the Maryland Department of Agriculture,Nationwide Insurance, and the University of Maryland Extension to provide this farm succession workshop.
The workshop will focus on the farm succession process, including communication, business planning, estate planning basics, and tax basics.
The farm succession process can be challenging, as conversations about the future of the farm can be difficult. Participants will walk away with the tools they need to start developing a farm succession plan and prepare the next generation to keep the farming operation successful. All generations on the farm are encouraged to attend.
Registration fee of $10.00 covers materials and lunch. For more information or to register online visit: https://www.eventbrite.
3) Transferring the Farm to the Next Generation (Northern Maryland)
Thursday, January 17th, 2019, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Baltimore County Extension Office, Cockeysville MD
See description above. Visit the link for more information and to register.
See description above. Visit the link for more information and to register.
4) Transferring the Farm to the Next Generation (Western Maryland)
Monday, February 4th, 2019, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Allegany College of Maryland, Cumberland MD