The Annual Maryland Farmers’ Market Conference will be held Thursday, March 13, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), 50 Harry Truman Parkway, Annapolis and registration is open now. Anyone involved with or interested in the operations of farmers’ markets should plan to attend. Conference sessions will offer information about marketing tips for farmers’ market, new opportunities for wineries at markets, and current regulations guiding the 2014 season. Also available will be training and certification sessions about the Women Infants and Children (WIC) program, the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), the Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), and the Fruit and Vegetable Check (FVC) program. Also during the conference, MDA’s Weights and Measures section will offer scale certification. Registered businesses that had their scales previously tested and approved should bring the certificate along with the scale. Businesses can renew their registration during the conference as well. New businesses that have not had their scales tested should contact the Weights and Measures office ahead of time at 410-841-5790 to ensure the scales are legal for trade. Once the scale is verified, bring it along with a check for registering the day of conference. The fee […]
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