Planning Workshop for Agriculture and Rural Communities

` 2011 MARYLAND SMALL FARM PRE-CONFERENCE Sponsored by: Cultivating Dreams and Hopes: Planning Workshop for Agriculture and Rural Communities Friday, November 4th, 2011 8:30 am — 1 pm AGENDA 8:30 am Breakfast and Welcome with Co-Sponsors (UMES, USDA Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Rural Coalition, Maryland Department of Agriculture, etc...) 9:00 am Creating a Common Pathway to Advance Agriculture GOAL of this workshop: emerge with a shared plan for reach- ing farmers and rural communities in Maryland, Delaware and surrounding areas and for networking shared resources to meet the hopes, dreams and needs of this community. During this participatory planning process farmer leaders, USDA and State agencies, educational institutions, community based organizations, supporters and advocates are invited to share their visions, ideas, resources and networks to move toward a common pathway for agricultural success in the region. 11:00 am BREAK USDA Office of Advocacy & Outreach 11:15 am Review of Ongoing and Upcoming Work in the Area Risk Management and Agricultural Credit, Being Counted and For Maryland Rural Resolving Conflict, Animal and Plant Health, Earth Teams, and Communities to succeed others. we need a State level integrated approach to help- 12:00 pm Summary and Next Steps ing them reach their dreams and hopes in farming that 12:30 pm Networking Lunch includes federal/state agencies, community based organizations 1:00 pm (Optional) Sub-Group Planning Session: and active farmer input. Land Access, Demonstration and Mentor Farms 2: 00 pm Beginning of UMES Pre-Conference Sessions REGISTER _______________________ Grants and Scholarships available for farmers in need to participate. Phone: 202-628-7160 RICHARD A. HENSON CENTER, Fax: 202-393-1816 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE, EXTENSION E-mail: Tracy@ruralco.org Princess Anne, Maryland 21853 Phone: (410) 651-8100 Fax: (410) 651-7943

Planning Workshop for Agriculture and Rural Communities

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