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SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS IN CALVERT COUNTY MARYLAND

Extension Education

Herb Reed
Extension Educator
University of Maryland Extension
PRINCE FREDERICK

Abstract

The Calvert County Extension Faculty Team consisting of the Agricultural Extension Educator, the 4-H and Youth Extension Educator, and the Family and Consumer Science Educator worked with a Sustainable Agriculture Work Group to explore methods of creating new opportunities for Calvert County farmers by promoting local food production and consumption. The Work Group was the result of a request by the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners to the Director of the Department of Planning and Zoning. Tasks for the Work Group included linking consumers with farmers to create markets, identifying and enhancing revenue opportunities for farmers, teaching the next generation to understand the importance of local food production systems, and building a more sustainable and secure community food system. Projects initiated by the Work Group included local production of hard wheat for bread making, production of open-pollinated corn varieties for direct human consumption, value added and retail marketing workshops, enhancing communication among various agricultural regulatory agencies and with farmers, a quarterly newsletter, farm to school lunch week activities, an on-line local farm products directory, a buy-local challenge and local agricultural forums to promote farmer/consumer dialogue.

Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

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Authors: H. E. Reed, E.L. Bailey, T.L. Harley
  1. Reed, H. Agricultural Extension Educator, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 20678
  2. Bailey, E. 4-H and Youth Extension Educator, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 20678
  3. Harley, T. Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland, 20678