New! New BCFB Facebook Page
BCFB has launched its new Facebook Page! Be sure to follow the new page, and keep up to date on all things farm bureau!
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New! RSVP for The BCFB Pimlico Sunrise Tour
BCFB is hosting a Sunrise Preakness Tour on Wednesday, May 18th at 7am. All are welcome, Farm Bureau members and friends. There is no charge for this event.
Take time to shop for Preakness souvenirs and explore the Pimlico Museum before heading back outside to watch the horses finish their morning workouts.
Please RSVP using the link below to provide your name and contact info. Closer to the event, we will follow up where we'll meet onsite.
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Due May 15th! 2022 Baltimore County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Application
The Baltimore County Farm Bureau 2022 Scholarship information is available! The deadline to apply is May 15, 2022. Please pass this information along to anyone that you feel as though would be interested. We hope that you will take advantage of this fantastic opportunity!
Baltimore County Farm Bureau may offer up to three $2,500 scholarships annually. Applicants must be at least high school seniors starting college in the fall of 2022 or full-time college students at any community college or four-year institution. Applicants or their parents/guardians MUST be members of Baltimore County Farm Bureau. Two of the scholarships will be offered to students majoring in an agricultural curriculum and one scholarship will be offered to a student majoring in any curriculum.
Direct completed application and any questions to below. Electronic application submissions are mandatory.
Baltimore County Farm Bureau
Scholarship Committee
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Cream of the Crop Premiere
DBM Films is very excited to announce their latest feature film, Cream of the Crop, premiering at the Senator Theater in Baltimore on May 19th with two additional screenings at the Milburn Stone Theatre in Cecil County on May 20th & 21st. Filmed in Maryland, the script features drama, romance, action, and themes about family, second chances, and farm awareness. Read more about the event.
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Maryland Department of Agriculture Highlights -
May 2022
New! Maryland Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Pesticide Container Recycling Program The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Pesticide Regulation Section has announced the 2022 dates and drop-off locations for its Pesticide Container Recycling Program. On certain days from June through September farmers, pesticide applicators, and other users can recycle used plastic pesticide containers at no cost at locations in Frederick, Harford, Kent, Montgomery, Talbot, Washington, and Wicomico counties. Collection dates to begin June 2022. Read the full press release.
New! Department Releases Pesticide Use Survey The MDA has released the results of a statewide pesticide use survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The report, 2020 Maryland Pesticide Survey Statistics, was conducted in 2021, and covers usage across the state in 2020. Read the full press release.
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New! Maryland Farm Bureau Legislative Wrap-Up
In case you missed the Maryland Farm Bureau's Legislative Wrap-Up on April 20th, you can still access it using the following link and passcode:
Passcode: m?TbpU2M
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New! MAEF Middle School Director Position Opening
The Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation (MAEF) is accepting applications for the position of Middle School Director through May 31, 2022. The Middle School Education Director is responsible for the development and management of MAEF programs for Grades 6-8 in formal and informal settings.
A full list of responsibilities and qualifications is posted at www.maefonline.com. MAEF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Resumes with cover letter and supporting portfolio materials should be sent to Susanne Richards, MAEF Executive Director, by email: susanne@maefonline.com. |
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New Edition! Baltimore County Extension's
'Ag Insight'
Are you receiving the University of Maryland Extension's Agricultural newsletter for Baltimore County: Ag Insight?
- Farm Stress Management
- Maryland Livestock Parasite Program
- How to Set Up a Grazing System
- Preakness Sunrise Tours
- And much more!
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FEWA Update:
Increased Meal Reimbursement
(H-2A & H-2B)
February 23, 2022 - The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) of the Department of Labor (DOL) published the federal register notice regarding travel subsistence reimbursement for H-2A, H-2B, and allowable charges for agricultural workers' meals (H-2A) effective immediately. The DOL also published the information on their website.
H-2A and H-2B Reimbursement for Travel-Related Meals: The maximum amount an employer is required to reimburse workers for daily travel-related subsistence, as evidenced with receipts, is $59.00 per day. If a worker has no receipts, the employer is now obligated to reimburse the minimum $14.00 per day (increased from $13.17).
H-2A Workers' Meals: The DOL requires employers to offer their U.S. and H-2A workers three meals a day or free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so workers may prepare their own meals. Where the employer provides three meals a day the maximum allowable charge under 20 CFR 655.122(g) shall be no more than $14.00 per day, unless the OFLC Certifying Officer approves a higher charge.
H-2A and H-2B employers must pay reasonable travel and subsistence costs, including the costs of meals and lodging, incurred by workers during travel to the worksite from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer and from the place of employment to the place from which the worker departed to work for the employer, as well as any such costs incurred by the worker incident to obtaining a visa authorizing entry to the United States for the purpose of H-2A or H-2B employment.
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MARBIDCO Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Fund Program
On December 14, 2021, MARBIDCO announced the new grant pilot program. The purpose of the Local Farm Enterprise Food Aggregation Grant Pilot Program is to make investments in good aggregation projects to help to grow and strengthen Maryland’s local food system and to create opportunities for small farmers to sell products to wholesale and institutional markets. Read the full press release.
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BCFB has partnered with Ad Art Signs & Graphics to provide an exciting member benefit for existing and new BCFB members.
The first 50 BCFB members that place an order for their farm/company's membership sign will receive a $60 dollar rebate from
the Baltimore County Farm Bureau.
Signs may be purchased with either aluminum or dibond* materials and are offered in two sizes. Signs may be hung via hanging sign bracket or attached to a post. Ad Art will punch hanging holes to your preference. Choose between a rounded or squared top sign.
*dibond is aluminum outsides with a solid plastic core
Sizing and Pricing:
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Aluminum
Double sided
18" x 24" $145
3' x 4' $380
Single sided
18" x 24" $105
3' x 4' $320
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Dibond
Double sided
18" x 24" $135
3' x 4' $350
Single sided
18" x 24" $95
3' x 4' $ 290
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To claim your $60 rebate, provide proof of purchase to the BCFB via email.
Questions? Please contact BCFB at 410-823-1789 or email
To order your sign, please contact:
Ad Art Signs & Graphics
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USDA 2021 Agricultural Resource Management Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is collecting data from farmers and ranchers for its annual Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). The survey looks at all aspects of U.S. agricultural production, the well-being of farm households, farm finances, chemical usage, and various farm production characteristics. The survey also collects detailed information on production practices, costs, and returns for different commodities on a rotating basis. In 2021, the survey will take a closer look at corn, rice, dairy and organic dairy production in the United States. More here.
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MFB Benefits
Member Benefit: Work Boots
Work Boots.com is an online store specializing in work footwear, apparel and equipment. With styles from industry giants like Carhartt, Dickies, Timberland Pro and Wolverine, Work Boots.com is a one-stop shop for all work wear requirements. Members of the Maryland Farm Bureau receive a 15% off discount to Work Boots.com Call (636) 680-8061 or 410-922-3426 for the promo code. More here.
MYDEALS Mobile App for Member Savings Advantage Looking for an easy way to see your member benefits all in one place? Download the Member Savings Advantage app on your phone to receive exclusive discounts at thousands of popular restaurants and retailers. Take a look at how the MYDEALS app works. The app can be downloaded on a smartphone or tablet from the APP Store or Google Play. Members can find discounts that are in their area based on their location when using the app. If a member already registered on the website with a user email and password that same credential can be used on the mobile app. If not, a member will need to go to “Setup Account” and enter the program ID -200655 and their Farm Bureau ID# as the Mobile Password. If Access has an email address and password on file, it will pre-populate the “Setup Account” page and the member will need to finish registration. Learn more about the Member Savings Advantage program.
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New Blog! Maryland Risk Management Education Blog
The College of Agriculture & Natural Resources' Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics has a blog that is focused on issues related to agricultural policy, crop insurance, and agricultural law.
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Baltimore County Farm Bureau | 410-823-1789 | Email | Website
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