University of Maryland - Agriculture Law Education Initiative

Earlier this week?Samantha Capaldo?attended and spoke at the Agriculture's Promise Conference in Washington, DC, along with 8 UMES students. Agriculture's Promise is a conference designed to provide young agricultural leaders with leadership and advocacy training. Samantha co-presented with an attorney from the National Agricultural Law Center on food and agriculture law and policy. Specifically, she spoke on four recent food and agriculture legal developments to illustrate the various ways food and agriculture is regulated in the United States. The students developed talking points and presented these talking points in meetings with Maryland Congressional staff. University of Maryland Eastern Shore

SNAP/EBT Sign Up Events! Join us March 6th and 13th More Information: https://lnkd.in/eVdS-d4G University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources #SNAP #EBT

Thank you! Shauna C. Henley, Carol Allen, Allison Luettel, Willie Lantz & Kaitlyn Fike Glotfelty for helping to deliver a wonderful Produce Safety Alliance Produce Safety Rule Grower Training yesterday at the Garrett College Career Technology Training Center (CTTC). Three more PSR trainings planned for this winter: ?? April 1-2, 2025 - Remote Delivery via Zoom ?? April 10, 2025 - Silver Spring, MD Community Center ?? May 10, 2025 - Princess Anne, MD UMES Research Farm Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6XGZUP8 Plus keep your eyes open for a workshop focused on the Agricultural Water Assessment requirements (April 23) - registration to start in March. University of Maryland - Agriculture Law Education Initiative University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) University of Maryland Extension University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland Department of Agriculture

ALEI's own Nicole Cook and Samantha Capaldo presented in Hereford, MD at the MARYLAND CHRISTMAS TREE ASSOCIATION INC Winter Meeting. Samantha presented on Succession Planning, and Nicole presented on Liability Issues. What a great event! See photos from the day attached. University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Join us March 6th from 10am-3pm. See photo attached for more details! University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

The next IFTN Education Hour has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 25 from 10 – 11 am Central Time. As a member of IFTN, use the code MEMBER to receive reduced registration. Registration is required by clicking the link below. Learn about the Money Habitudes tool and how it can be used in farm succession discussions around money and finances. The resource has an in-person version as a deck of cards and hands-on activity, as well as an online version that can be used with individuals and virtual workshop settings. Financial professionals, coaches, therapists, educators, and others use Money Habitudes to engage people in a topic that is often difficult to discuss, leading to more relevant, effective, and individualized strategies. Presenters: Alexander Chan is a Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist for the University of Maryland Extension. He brings specialized knowledge and real-world experience in mental health, family relations, and adolescent development. Alexander holds an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies. Joy Kirkpatrick is a Farm Succession Outreach Specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. She has worked with farm families on succession planning for over 30 years. She provides one-on-one coordination and in-person and virtual workshops and co-facilitates the Certified Farm Succession Coordinator training, a collaboration between IFTN, UW-Madison Division of Extension, and the Iowa Mediation Service. https://lnkd.in/ezmwmAz6

ALEI's Elizabeth Anne Thilmany and Paul Goeringer participated in the annual SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS ASSOCIATION in Irving, Texas. Elizabeth and Paul were part of a panel discussing research and extension outreach related to solar development in Maryland. Participating in the panel with them was Dr. James Mintert a recently retired faculty member at Purdue University and director of the Purdue Center for Commercial Agriculture. Elizabeth also discussed her ongoing broiler research with Dr. Jada Thompson at the University of Arkansas. Finally, Paul was a part of the Outstanding Extension Project winning team with Southern Ag Today, a website that delivers timely Extension news to ag operations. Paul serves as one of the topic area coordinators for the ag law team. For Elizabeth a highlight of the meeting was engaging with colleagues and researchers in person, refining ideas through discussion and gaining new inspiration along the way. For Paul, the highlights were seeing the graduate students he had been working with present their research, connecting with old friends, and seeing his graduate advisor and mentor win the Lifetime Achievement Award. #Southern #Agricultural #Economics #Association #ALEI

ALEI members and affiliates headed to the 55th Taste of Maryland Agriculture! It was a great opportunity to connect with Maryland’s agricultural community, celebrate our state’s farmers, and share insights on legal issues impacting the industry. Check out these snapshots from the event taken by MDGovPics University of Maryland Eastern Shore University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Now Accepting Applications: 2025 Russell Brinsfield Agro-Ecology Summer Internship! Are you a law or undergraduate student passionate about agriculture, environmental conservation, forestry, or policy? The Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are offering a six-week, paid summer internship that provides hands-on experience with agriculture, natural resource issues, and policy work. Internship Highlights: - Competitive pay: $19.91/hr for 40 hours/week - Engage with leaders in agriculture, environment, and policy - Research Chesapeake Bay restoration, agricultural practices, and local food production - Work with state agencies, legislators, and industry experts - Enhance research, communication, and leadership skills Work will be a mix of virtual, in-person meetings, and regional events (reliable transportation required). Deadline to Apply: February 28, 2025 Undergraduates: Send applications to Nancy Nunn ([email protected]) Law Students: Send applications to Megan Todd ([email protected]) Learn more about ALEI: umaglaw.org University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland Eastern Shore https://lnkd.in/dBJf3vYZ

We had a great Heirs' property workshop at the Baltimore City Extension Office! Future workshops: Feb. 19 - Kent County Extension Office Mar. 29 - Washington County Extension Office April 12 - Wicomico County Extension Office April 30 - St. Mary's County Extension Office University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law University of Maryland Eastern Shore