Edition #8: December
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End-of-Year Farm Economic Outlook
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The U.S. economy continues to outperform expectations. Year-over-year growth in gross domestic product has been positive for 36 consecutive quarters, unemployment is the lowest in nearly 50 years and inflation remains mostly flat. While the U.S. economy roars along, the farm economy continues to struggle. Read the full market report here. |
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Take Action!
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Complete MFB's Harvest Outlook Survey
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We know this harvest season has not been easy. In hopes of better representing our members and preparing for the upcoming legislative session, we are conducting a Harvest Outlook Survey about the 2018 season. Members who complete the survey will be eligible for a $50 Visa gift card! Submissions should be completed by Monday, December 10th. Take the survey here. |
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Sign Up for MFB Text Alerts
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Maryland Farm Bureau now has the ability to send text alerts for pressing legislative and regulatory issues. Sign up today to receive these alerts so you know instantly when action needs to be taken. |
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Upcoming Events
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Farm Estate Planning and Succession Workshops
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This winter, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) is partnering with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), the University of Maryland Extension, the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and Nationwide Insurance to host a series of one-day farm succession workshops around Maryland.
Click here to view locations, times, and/or register for Transferring the Farm to the Next Generation workshop series.
Click here to view locations, times, and/or register for Investing in Your Farm's Future workshop series. |
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