Urban farmer technical assistance

This law directs the University of Maryland Extension to hire 1) an extension agent dedicated to urban farm production methods and crop management to perform applied research on urban farm production methods and crop management; and provide education to urban farmers on urban farm production methods and crop management; and 2) an extension agent dedicated to urban farm and agribusiness management to perform applied research on urban farm and agribusiness management; and to provide and coordinate education for urban farmers on urban farm and agribusiness management. The law also specifies that the Governor shall include in the annual budget bill an appropriation of $300,000 to the University of Maryland.