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THE SMALL FARM INSTITUTE coordinates research and Extension outreach
to evaluate and develop alternative agriculture technologies.
We also develop marketing strategies to help maintain small family farm
operations. Located at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland
the Institute trains and educates local growers and technical specialists. Our research and
development includes tilapia, crayfish production, hydroponics, brambles,
herbs, and white asparagus which we have brought to market.
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EDUCATION SUPPORT for vocational agriculture teachers includes
week-long workshops on hydroponics as well as a classroom curriculum and working models in aquaculture.
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EXTENSION WORKSHOPS in intensive
hydroponic production and aquaculture technology, particularly
recirculating fish production, have attracted participants from over 9
states and 12 countries. Ongoing demonstrations of culture systems,
plant field plots, and greenhouse experiments provide year-round
Extension outreach.
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COOPERATORS and supporters have included the
Maryland Department of Agriculture, Maryland Department of Natural
Resources, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Natural Resources
Conservation Service , the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station,
1890 Capacity Building Program, FmHA, Maryland Industrial
Partnerships, the town of Princess Anne, the Somerset County
Development Office, and commercial entities such as: AquaMar
Industries, 21st Century Seafood, CropKing, Inc., and Cathay Trading
Company.
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INITIATIVES focus on developing and supporting economical and
sustainable agriculture technologies in cooperation with
the Rural Development Center at UMES. Through the current efforts
with Cathay Trading Company, the Institute hopes to establish the
beginning of "contract greenhouse farming" on the Delmarva Peninsula
with environmentally benign technologies.
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