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FMNP & E-WIC Trainings Set for Farmers Market Vendors

1/31/2024

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Statewide Trainings Scheduled for Farmers Market Nutrition Program
January 23, 2024

ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 23, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced it will host its first round of trainings throughout the state for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. The program provides fresh, unprepared, locally-grown fruits and vegetables to WIC and Senior participants and expands the awareness, use, and sales of such products at farmers markets.

The training will be approximately two hours and be offered in nine counties. Attendees will leave the training with a three-year authorization for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program, as well as authorization to accept the electronic WIC Fruit and Vegetable Benefit (eWIC FVB) and marketing resources from SNAP-ed. Accepting Farmers Market Nutrition Program and eWIC FVBs at farmers markets increases opportunities for participants in the programs to spend their benefits on local produce, and for farmers to see increased revenue from these increased monthly benefits. 

Farmers who are new to the program, are due for reauthorization, market managers, and local agriculture professionals are encouraged to attend. Training specifically in the electronic Farmers Market Nutrition Program will be offered at a later date. Additional training will be offered throughout the year. Interested farmers can apply at any time to participate and become authorized. 

To view the training dates and to sign up, interested participants may register here. A minimum of five participants must register in order to confirm any in-person training. 

Potential Trainings include: 
March 18, 6pm to 8pm - VIRTUAL
March 22, 9am to 11 am - VIRTUAL
April 3, 1pm to 3pm - Allegany County Fairgrounds Expo Building
April 11, 9:30am to 11:30am - Garrett County Extension Office

For questions, please reach out to Farmers Market Nutrition Program Coordinator Sara Servin at [email protected]
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FMNP & e-WIC Training set for April 17

3/8/2023

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Training for farmers interested in accepting the Maryland Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WIC and Senior) coupons and/or e-WIC Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Cash Value Benefits will be held: 

April 17, 2023
1:00 to 3:00 (and) 5:00 to 7:00*
Garrett County Extension Office Meeting Room
1916 Maryland Hwy, Suite A, Mt. Lake Park, MD  21550


*You only need to attend one of the trainings.  To RSVP, call 301-334-6960.  Applications to accept these benefits will be available soon.
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Agriculture Marketing Grants Available

2/2/2021

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Agribusinesses in Garrett County can apply for grants to assist with purchasing marketing materials, advertisements, design services, and other marketing mechanisms.  

Applications available for download here.

Applications are accepted anytime.  Funding is limited and is distributed to projects deemed worthy on a first come, first served basis.  

Questions can be addressed to Cheryl DeBerry, contact information in the application overview. 


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Winter Farmers Markets in full swing

12/17/2020

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You can still buy local throughout the winter! 

Stop at a farm stand or visit the Mountain Fresh Farmers Markets, on select Saturdays through March, 11 am to 1 pm at the Simon Pearce building on Glass Drive outside Oakland.  

The market boasts fresh produce, baked goods, jams & jellies, honey, maple syrup, body care, and handmade crafts!  




​For more information visit: 
www.mountainfresh.org/wintermarket.html

Or check out the facebook page at: 

www.facebook.com/mountainfreshfarmersmarket

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Local Meats Available Now from Local Farmers

4/6/2020

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We are attempting to put together a list of farms in Garrett County and surrounding areas who have meat products for sale to the public with on-farm pick-up.  The following farms (most are also listed on www.garrettfarms.org) have meat for sale to the public and can offer safe at-farm pick-up during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. 

Please DO NOT just go to the farm.  Unless they also have a Market you should call ahead, confirm your order and payment, and arrange a time for pick-up. 

Let us know if we missed anyone!  

Garrett County: 
  • Backbone Food Farm (Oakland, MD)  301-233-2082  Pork products
  • Double Oak Farms (Swanton, MD) 301-616-7577 Beef products at Farm Stand   
  • Farm 2 Table Direct (Oakland, MD) 301-334-4140  Butcher shop with variety of meats. Retail store  open Monday to Thursday 8-5:00; Friday 8-6:00, Saturday 8-3:00 (Formerly Butcher Block)
  • Spring Lick Farm (Swanton, MD) 301-501-6692 Beef and pork products, plus extra large brown eggs
  • Three Sisters Farm  (Accident, MD)  301-501-7960 Beef and pork products, farm eggs
  • Valley of Hope Farm (Oakland, MD) 301-432-2974 Grass fed beef 
  • Working H Meats & Market (Friendsville, MD) 301-750-5039 Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey (in season) plus other offerings at the Market, open with distancing restrictions 9-5 except Sunday 

Allegany County: 
  • Walnut Ridge Farm (Flintstone, MD)  301-876-0728 Meats, vegetables in season.  They also do delivery in the Frostburg area

West Virginia: 
  • Brookside Farm  (Aurora, WV) 304-698-6140 Ground beefalo  & brown farm eggs
  • Possum Tail Farm (Terral Alta, WV) 304-857-2608 Grass-fed, Certified Naturally Grown meat
  • Flying W Farms Market (Burlington, WV) 304-289-3005 Frozen meat products - Market open 10am -7pm Friday and Saturday, 10am -6pm Sunday
  • Round Right Farm (Terra Alta, WV) 858-805-1787 Grass fed beef

Pennsylvania:
  • Footprints Farm (Gibbon Glade, PA) 724-329-8254 (go to http://footprintsfarm4u.com/  to see available packages) they offer 2 pick-up times per week: Sat 9-10 am, Mon 5-7 pm
  • Savage Mountain Farm (Meyersdale, PA) 828-582-9407 Chicken, pork, lamb, rabbit plus farm eggs and seasonal produce

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Updating Listings On This Site

4/3/2020

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Farmers are welcome to update their information as the COVID-19 pandemic changes their hours, their selling mechanisms, and their protocols.  

To update your listing, please send an email to gcagmarketing at gmail dot com and the listing will be updated.  You may also call 301-334-6968. 
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Mt. Top Ag News - February 2020

2/21/2020

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Click the picture to view the pdf newsletter
Here are the headlines from this issue of the Mountain Top Ag News: 
  • Growing Fresh Produce?  Attend this Food Safety Training
  • Need Internet Service?  Please let us know
  • Nutrient Management AIR Reports due March 1
  • Our Food, Our Future Conference April 3
  • Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Test March 9
  • WMD Agronomy Meeting 3/11
  • WV Beef Producer's Survey
  • Hemp Opportunities in Western Maryland
  • Got Hay or Straw for Sale?  
  • Crop Insurance Deadline set for March 15
  • Forestry Board Scholarship
  • Appalachian Beekeepers Association - Join Today!
  • Checks Preferred for Payments for Nutrient Management Testing
  • Selling Farm Products to the Public?  Get listed on the Food & Farms website! 
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Local Products Featured at Holiday Bazaar 11/29-30

11/25/2019

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Nov. 2019 Mt. Top Ag News

11/12/2019

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Check out the latest Mt. Top Ag News, full of upcoming events, information of interest, and opportunities for agriculture enterprises!  
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Mt. Top Ag News - September 2019

9/6/2019

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Here are the headlines from the latest Mountain Top Ag News!  
  • Growing Hemp in Maryland
  • Tri-State Hay & Pasture Conference Save the Date
  • Appalachian Beekeepers Association
  • Got Hay & Straw for Sale?  
  • FFA News
  • Western Maryland Food Council Efforts Continue
  • Small Ruminant Pasture, Grazing, & Browsing Conference 
  • Private Pesticide Applicator Re-certification and Training
  • USDA Opens Signup for Market Facilitation Program
  • USDA Now Making Payments for New Dairy Margin Coverage Program
  • Local Ag Marketing Grants
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