Value-Added Agriculture | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: September 6, 2024

Licenses and Regulation Updates for Farmers Marketing Value-Added Products Directly to Consumers

While some farmers now market their valued-added products year round, for many, late spring signals the start of the new market season in earnest. With so many more value-added products showing up at markets now, it’s good to get the necessary paperwork and required licenses before opening day.

Updated: June 5, 2024

Turkey

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Producers Directory.

Updated: June 5, 2024

Producer Directory

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Producers Online Directory.

Updated: April 11, 2024

Agencies and Jurisdictions

The purpose of regulations and licensing for food processing. Is to ensure the safety of the food supply and oversee commerce. Food processing standards and regulations vary widely based on the type of food being considered and the scale of the operation.

Maryland Department of Health webpage of Title 10

Updated: April 10, 2024

Chicken

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Directory.

Updated: April 10, 2024

Beef

This page is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Online Directory.

Updated: September 6, 2023

Trending Enterprises in Maryland

Updated: September 5, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions for Value-Added Producers (EBR-2022-0635)

This publication summarizes frequently asked questions and answers for the cottage food producers and on-farm home processors. It includes definitions of common terms as well as guidance and recommendations surrounding manufacturing, processing, packaging, labeling, and selling of foods or food products produced by the Maryland cottage food businesses and on-farm food processors. Authors: Angela Ferelli-Gruber, Neith Little, and Shauna Henley; Title: Frequently Asked Questions for Value-Added Producers (EBR-2022-0635)

Updated: September 5, 2023

Pork

This webpage is part of the Maryland Niche Meats & Poultry Producers Directory.

Updated: January 26, 2023

Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)

As industrial hemp production becomes legal in the US, new and experienced growers alike have questions about its cultivation, management, and marketing. This factsheet answers frequently asked questions about hemp production in Maryland. Information contained within this document is current as of June 2021. The UMD Industrial Hemp webpage (https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/fruit-vegetable-production/alternative-crops/industrial-hemp) will house the most updated information on hemp production in Maryland. Authors: Nichole M. Fiorellino, Emily Zobel, Karen Rane, and Andrew Ristvey; Title: Industrial Hemp Production in Maryland: Frequently Answered Questions (FS-1172)