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Maryland agritourism conference aims to boost farm profits
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension will bring farmers, tourism professionals and agribusiness stakeholders together in Cambridge next month for a conference focused on expanding agritourism opportunities and boosting farm profitability. The second Maryland Agritourism Conference is scheduled for Nov. 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina, 100 Heron Blvd. (at Route 50), Cambridge, according to a community announcement. Organizers said in the announcement that the event will focus on helping small- and mid-scale farmers develop agritourism businesses or add new revenue-generating attractions to existing operations. The conference theme is “Boosting Agritourism Strategies to Improve the Profitability of Family Farms.” “‘The possibilities are nearly endless. Enterprising agritourism operators are expanding their revenue sources by broadening attractions on their farms. This conference offers opportunities to learn directly from these successful operators,’” Prem Bhandari, UMES agritourism and value-added agricultural marketing specialist and conference chair, said in the announcement. The event is also intended for owners of farm wineries and craft breweries as well as tourism, economic development and agricultural industry professionals. Conference to feature speakers, workshops and panels Conference sessions will cover topics including marketing and branding, artificial intelligence tools for agribusiness planning, value-added attractions and
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Cape Gazette
The Old Screen Door to swing shut for good
Tony Romano on the deck in front of the Old Screen Door, the shop he has owned in Lewes for 17 years. Romano is closing for good at the end of the year to spend more time with his grandchildren. "The employees and customers have become family," he said. BILL SHULL PHOTOS.
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Contactor convicted of construction fraud
A New Church man was convicted Thursday in Accomack Circuit Court of construction fraud. The crime would have been reduced from a felony to a misdemeanor for 44-year-old James Daniel Roberts III, of Juniper Lane, if he had repaid what he owed for the 2022 offense within two years. Roberts...
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Easton Utilities Recognizes 27 Employees for Service Milestones
Easton Utilities has recognized 27 employees for service milestones ranging from five to 30 years. “Our employees are the foundation of our success, and their dedication and commitment are what allow us to consistently deliver safe, reliable services to our customers,” said Kirsten Tieder, the utility’s HR manager.
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Qlarant Announces USDA Contract to Support SNAP Program Integrity
Qlarant has announced a U.S. Department of Agriculture contract to help identify, prevent and combat fraud, waste and abuse in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP. The Easton-based organization said it will use data analytics, predictive modeling, investigations and subject-matter expertise to support the work. “Protecting the integrity...
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For All Seasons Lunch & Learn Explores Lessons from NASA
For All Seasons will offer a free Lunch & Learn, “What NASA Can Teach Us About Hope, Purpose, and Thriving,” with researcher and author Dr. Jeff Thompson on Wednesday, November 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the For All Seasons Center for Learning, 111 E. Dover Street in Easton.
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Rural King Eyes Former Macy's Space at Salisbury Mall for New Store
A vacant Macy's storefront at The Centre at Salisbury could soon house a very different kind of retailer. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano and Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor jointly announced that farm-and-home chain Rural King is planning a new location at the mall, though the deal still hinges on final agreements and necessary approvals.
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Ashley Furniture Building New Store in Milford
Sussex County, MD - Transformative Retail Group (TRG) has shared the news that a new Ashley Furniture Store is on the way to Milford, Delaware. TRG runs furniture stores in Sussex County under the FurnitureLand and Ashley names. The Milford store is the group's latest step in growing across the area.
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Copp’s Seafood Is A Longtime Seafood Market In Lewes, Delaware
The crabs at this little red shack get steamed for free, and they come only from the Chesapeake or Delaware bays. Louisiana crabs need not apply. The owners are proud of that rule, and honestly, so am I. Every bit of seafood here is wild-caught in the United States. The...
The Star Democrat
Foxwell’s Antiques reportedly closing after 30+ years
EASTON — Foxwell’s Antiques and Collectibles on Route 50 is reportedly closing after serving the Easton community for more than 30 years. Foxwell’s was established in 1990. Originally, it was owned by Ralph Foxwell, who sold the building for $1.5 million in June of 2008. The building occupies 10,000 square feet and features the wares of more than 60 antique and decor vendors from around the tri-state area. Charlie Landrum, who has been the manager at Foxwell’s for 23 years, says he found out “through the grapevine” on Oct. 16 the building had been sold the day before. “I only text with the owner, so I sent her a text and I said, ‘Foxwell’s sold,’ like two words, and she says, ‘how did you know?’” Landrum said. “She wasn’t able to tell us at that point. She was trying to keep it secret so that none of the dealers would leave in case the settlement crashed.” Online property records show Cooks Bridge Commons Professional Pavilion LLC to be the owner of the building. The last recorded property transfer is the 2008 sale. According to Landrum, the current owner is a woman named Jennifer Burch. Burch did not respond to requests