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SUMMARY:Community Pop-Up Market
DESCRIPTION:Frederick based nonprofit Farm to School (F2S) and Field Fresh Farmer’s Market to host first-ever community pop up farmer’s market on Thursday\, July 13\, 2023 1:00 – 4:00 PM. The pop up community market will coincide with Lincoln Elementary School Market Day event as part of Fun Activities in the Summertime (FAST)\, a summer enrichment program by Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) hosted at community school locations. The market will take place at Lincoln Elementary featuring producer-only vendors offering a variety of fresh fruits\, vegetables\, meats\, and other fresh grown locally made food. \nField Fresh accepts SNAP and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) checks on eligible purchases and participates in the Maryland Market Money (MMM) program. MMM provides a dollar for dollar match on benefits up to thirty dollars. The program helps alleviate economic barriers to healthy food while supporting viability for farmers.
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/community-pop-up-market/
LOCATION:Lincoln Elementary School\, 200 Madison St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Cash Analysis and Positioning Workshop for Farmers and Value-Added Producers
DESCRIPTION:Chesapeake Ag Innovation Center will be hosting a workshop for Farmers and Value-Added Producers at the Asian American Center of Frederick. Monday\, June 26\, 5:30-8 pm \nAbout the Workshop: \nThis 2.5hr interactive workshop will provide you with a hands-on experience as you witness a live demonstration of BizMiner\, a market research platform. You will learn how to analyze industry trends and benchmarks that enable you to compare your business’s income and expense ratios with industry averages. These valuable insights regarding the performance of your business will allow you to identify areas for improvement to optimize your financial outcomes. \nYou will receive guidance on creating your own cash flow spreadsheet. This one tool\, will help you track your daily operations more efficiently. After analyzing your business\, you will receive a breakdown of the steps to take when seeking funding from banks and other financial institutions. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will learn how to apply to the Revolving Loan Fund available through the Chesapeake Agriculture Innovation Center and its partners. \nThis event is completely free\, and a meal will be provided for all attendees. Register at the Eventbrite link! 
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/cash-analysis-and-positioning-workshop-for-farmers-and-value-added-producers/
LOCATION:Asain American Center of Frederick\, 45 E. All Saints St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:2023 Frederick FiberFest - Spring Edition
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love to knit or are just learning\, you won’t want to miss the 2023 Spring FiberFest.\nJoin us for all kinds of fibery goodness and enjoy:\n• 60+ vendors\n• Kids Zone from 11am-4pm including petting zoo\, bounce house and face painting by Tigers & Unicorns\, Oh My\n• Local Food Trucks\n• Tastings from Milkhouse Brewery at Stillpoint Farm\, Linganore Winecellars and Tenth Ward Distilling Co.\nREGISTER NOW!\nEvent is free\, but register for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/2023-frederick-fiberfest-spring-edition/
LOCATION:Frederick Fairgrounds\, 797 E Patrick St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale! Frederick County Master Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Master Gardener Plant Sale Is Saturday\, April 22\, 2023 (Same day as FiberFest)\n9 am to 2 pm\nFrederick Fairgrounds (797 East Patrick Street\, Frederick) FREE\nBuilding 12 – Enter at Gate 3 off Monroe Avenue\nGreat prices on thousands of locally grown\, top-quality plants\nVegetables (Heirloom & Hybrid) ● Herbs ● Annuals ● Hanging Baskets ●\nPerennials Including Hard-to-Find Native Plants ● Flea Market\nPay by Check\, Cash or Credit Card\nAsk Master Gardeners for gardening advice and tips
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/plant-sale-frederick-county-master-gardeners/
LOCATION:Frederick Fairgrounds\, 797 E Patrick St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Annual Shepherds Farm Market
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Shepherds Farm Market!  \n  \nApril 1st  \n10am-2pm at the Great Frederick Fairgrounds \n  \nSponsored by the Frederick County Sheep Breeders Association and Maryland Sheep Breeders Association \n  \nProducts Available: yarns\, wool felting supplies\, wool fleeces\, meats & cheeses\, eggs\, milk soaps\, crafts\, baked goods\, sheep pelts\, seedlings & beer! \n 
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/annual-shepherds-farm-market/
LOCATION:Frederick Fairgrounds\, 797 E Patrick St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Digging Deeper into Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Frederick and neighboring county producers are invited to attend Digging Deeper into Soil Health presented by Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Health Services and hosted by the Catoctin and Frederick Soil Conservation Districts and Frederick County Farm Bureau! \n  \nTopics Include:\n• SLUGS\n• The nitty gritty of soil structure and composition\n• WHY you may not be seeing improvements despite your best efforts\n• Micronutrients and humates for plant health\n• Importance of soil ecology and nutrient cycling\n• State and federal conservation program updates and new opportunities! \n  \nRVSP TODAY!\nEventbrite link or\nBy Phone: 301-695-2803 ext. 3\nPlease RSVP by January 31st to be counted for lunch!\nTopics Include:\n• SLUGS\n• The nitty gritty of soil structure and composition\n• WHY you may not be seeing improvements despite your best efforts\n• Micronutrients and humates for plant health\n• Importance of soil ecology and nutrient cycling\n• State and federal conservation program updates and new opportunities! \n*Certified Crop Advisor and MD Nutrient Management continuing education credits are AVAILABLE!*
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/digging-deeper-into-soil-health/
LOCATION:Frederick Fairgrounds\, 797 E Patrick St.\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Taste of Maryland Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 2\, 2023 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills\nJoin us for the state’s premier event\, bringing agricultural leaders together with state and national legislators. The 53rd Taste of Maryland Agriculture will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday\, February 2\, 2023 at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills in Hanover. \nThe mission of this event is to promote agriculture and educate lawmakers about its importance to every citizen in Maryland. They learn directly from you – the producers and supporters of Maryland agricultural products and businesses. \nRegister now! \nTickets are $130 per person. \nThe impressive event space will be filled with a bounty of Maryland agricultural products served throughout the evening with heavy hors d’oeuvre buffets and tastings from the state’s beer\, wine and spirit supporters. A program to present the Maryland Agriculture Council Educational Grants and introduce the new inductee to the Governor’s Agricultural Hall of Fame will highlight the evening.
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/taste-of-maryland-agriculture/
LOCATION:Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland at Arundel Mills\, 7002 Arundel Mills\, Circl Ste 7777\, Hanover\, MD\, 21076
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Central Maryland Forage Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the University of Maryland Extension agriculture programs from across the state organize educational sessions related to forage production for growers and other agriculture professionals to benefit the community. These sessions help our farmers and agriculture community keep current with up-to-date information about timely agriculture-related topics. \nTopics for the event will include: soil health considerations in forage systems\, economics of forage production\, understanding forage tests and their value\, identifying and troubleshooting issues in forage stands\, an Extension research update\, and a pesticide update. \nNutrient management certification credits\, private and commercial applicator pesticide credits will be available. \nPayment is by credit card or check. A lite breakfast will be available\, lunch is included in the price of the ticket. Cancellations need to be made at least 7 days in advance to receive a refund. Payment checks are due to our office by January 13th. \nUniversity programs\, activities\, and facilities are available to all without regard to race\, color\, sex\, gender identity or expression\, sexual orientation\, marital status\, age\, national origin\, political affiliation\, physical or mental disability\, religion\, protected veteran status\, genetic information\, personal appearance\, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate\, please contact us at 301-600-3576. \nQuestions – lstrong@umd.edu \n\n\nBrought to you by –
URL:https://homegrownfrederick.com/event/central-maryland-forage-conference/
LOCATION:New Midway Volunteer Fire Company\, 12019 Woodsboro Pike\, New Midway\, MD\, 21775
CATEGORIES:Partner Organization Events
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