Edition #7: November
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Sign Up for the Next Gen Program!
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 MARBIDCO is excited to announce that the Maryland Next Generation Farmland Acquisition Program (or "Next Gen Program") is available once again! This program will reopen on a monthly basis to help qualified young and beginning farmers who seek to purchase farmland, but need some specialized financial assistance to enter (or continue in) the agricultural profession in exchange for helping to preserve the farmland. For additional information, click here.
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America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders Scholarship Now Open
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 America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, sponsored by Bayer Fund, is set to work with farmers once again to support students that are pursuing careers in any agricultural-related field of study. Students enrolled or planning to enroll in trade schools, community colleges and four-year universities can apply for a $1,500 Grow Ag Leaders scholarship. Apply here. |
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Southern Maryland Ag Marketing Conference
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 The Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) is excited to host the first ever full-day Southern Maryland Ag Marketing Conference on Friday, November 15th at the College of Southern Maryland in Prince Frederick from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. This conference is designed for both beginning and experienced growers and farmers looking to brush up on their marketing skills before the 2020 season takes off. Click here for more information.
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Qualifying for Social Security as a Farmer or Rancher
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 For many Americans, Social Security makes up a sizable amount of their income in retirement. In 2018, 63 million Americans received approximately one trillion dollars in Social Security benefits, with a majority of those funds going to retired workers. However, due to the way in which many farm operators utilize the tax code to adjust their income, many farmers run the risk of not qualifying for Social Security retirement benefits. Read more here. |
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The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued a 
The Maryland Department of Labor produced a resource to help agricultural employers know which employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under Maryland law. 
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, USDA released the text of its
With industrial hemp potentially picking up steam as a commodity in the area with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, a farmer looking to add industrial hemp on fields creates the possibility of conflicts between neighboring landowners.
It's not too late to register for the 2019 Maryland Farm Bureau Convention! Join us as we celebrate Farm Bureau achievements, elect our leadership, set policy for the next year, and socialize with friends. 
Join the Maryland Food for Maryland Institutions Study Group for a listening sessions on Wednesday, November 13th at 6 PM in Denton. Farmers and small business owners are invited to help lend their expertise and opinion on how to facilitate better farm-to-school and farm-to-institution sales. 
