Local Farmers Facing Rising Costs — Grants, Loans & Assistance Available Brandywine MDcom BrandywineMD.com Agriculture Update
Maryland farmers continue to face rising costs for fertilizer, fuel, equipment, feed, and other farm supplies. Small and family farms in Brandywine, Croom, Aquasco, Baden, Charles County, and Prince George’s County may qualify for agricultural assistance.
? Farm Assistance Resources ? Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) Supports farmers in Charles & Prince George’s Counties with: Farmer Mini-GrantsBeginning farmer assistance Agricultural business support Farm expansion/diversification
? Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commission (SMADC) https://smadc.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
? Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) Programs include: https://mda.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Small Farm Assistance Urban Agriculture Programs Conservation grants Cover crops Soil & water improvement programs ? Maryland Department of Agriculture Farm Programs
?? USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA)Financial assistance includes: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/
Farm Operating LoansFarm Ownership Loans Emergency LoansMicroloansBeginning Farmer Programs ? USDA Farm Service Agency Maryland
? MARBIDCO — Maryland Agricultural FinancingHelps farmers with: https://marbidco.org/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Equipment purchases Farm improvements Land and facility needs Beginning farmer financing ? MARBIDCO ? Specialty Crop & Farm Business Support Farmers producing: Fruits Vegetables Honey Nursery crops Specialty productsmay qualify for additional programs.? Local Agricultural Assistance
? Prince George’s Soil Conservation DistrictConservation planning, cost-share programs, and farm assistance.? Prince George’s Soil Conservation District https://mda.maryland.gov/Pages/PageNotFoundError.aspx?requestUrl=https://mda.maryland.gov/resource_conservation/Pages/Prince-Georges-Soil-Conservation-District.aspx
? University of Maryland ExtensionFarm education, crop assistance, and business planning.? University of Maryland Extension Agriculture https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/
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