Project Overview
This project addressed risk management education for new or established small and mid-sized Maryland farmers moving into new markets. The research team proposed identifying opportunities and obstacles to farm-to-school sales of Maryland food by surveying 200 Maryland public schools to examine their procurement practices and interviewing 20 key stakeholders/farmers. From these activities, we developed a risk management education program, which included best practice methods for farm-to-school sales and outreach to farmers.
The University of Maryland Cooperative Extension held 4 workshops and meetings with target producers to provide best practices for farm-to-institution sales. Approximately 60 Maryland farmers not currently marketing to institutions (but interested) attended a workshop or meeting. Approximately 8 farmers were interested in making changes in their farm business and marketing plans based on these best practice methods.
Number of Participants: 60
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