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MD Organic Vegetable Growers
Public awareness and interest in how food is produced is an increasing concern for today's society. Growing organically is an ever increasing market that has evolved to address society's concerns on food production. Organic production has continued on an increasing trend since the mid 1990's. Organic food sales now represent approximately two percent of U.S. food sales (Hunsburger et. al., 2010) with the future outlook looking very positive.
Organic production requires a different approach to traditional farming production methods. It requires more physical input towards production in addition to critical thinking when approaching pest management and soil fertility.
Because organic vegetable production is so complicated we at the University of Maryland Extension developed this Organic Vegetable Production Manual, to help those growers who are new to organic vegetable production practices or for those growers who have been growing organic vegetables for only a few years. And while the manual is not meant for experienced growers there are some chapters that even the most experienced grower may find interesting and helpful. The Introduction/Authors section explains how the manual is set-up and who reviewed the chapters. In addition all the author information is presented in this section. Each chapter is listed separately and can be downloaded by the grower for their use, but not for any commercial use unless permission is granted by the Editors.
Introduction
Vegetable Seed Selection & Transplant Production
High Tunnel Vegetable Production
Equipment Needs for Small Farms
References:
Hunsburger, L.K., Dill, S.P., Beale, B. 2010. Organic Vegetable Production. Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center. University of Maryland Extension. College Park, MD. http://mredc.umd.edu.hotlistOrganic.html
ShareThisFor more information, contact Gerald Edward Brust, IPM Vegetable Specialist; 301-627-8440
Last updated: 10/27/2011
Maryland State Fair 2012 Youth Employees - Due July 15th
It is that time again! The Maryland State Fair will be coming up and we are looking for 4-H youth who would like to work at the State Fair. This opportunity is open to senior 4-Hers. Visit our website at http://www.maryland4h.org/What%20New.cfm for the application materials due back to Linda Walsh by July 15th.
See you at the Fair! - posted May 15, 2012
Maryland 4-H Scholarships
Don't forget! Maryland 4-H Scholarship Applications are due June 1, 2012! - posted May 15, 2012
Diamond Clover Revisions
Our Revised Diamond Clover Guidelines are posted on our website in the “Youth and Families” section under “Awards & Recognition”. These revisions will apply to all 2013 Diamond Clover Proposals – note the due date for 2013 Proposals at the State 4-H Office is September 15th – and for future years – remember the September 15th due date at the State Office level. Youth should check for local turnaround times with their 4-H Educators. NOTE: since the Diamond Clover Guideline have just been revised – we do not want to deter any current plans or projects – so, we will accept any proposals approved at the county/city level for this year, so send any that you have gotten approved on the county/city level to the State 4-H Office – THEN for 2013 we will start with the September 15th Deadline. - posted May 15, 2012
