On May 26th most of the USDA Office of Environmental Markets attended a tour of Talisman and Mudford farms. The goal was to show and discuss the work of CEFC, Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage, and the Biophilia Foundation. Starting at the Talisman Farm, we discussed our plans for restoration thediscussing the 840 acre farm. Later in the day we toured Mudford Farm, where restoration practices are in place.
Some of the participants attending:
Harris Sherman; UnderSecretary of USDA
Sally Collins; Director USDA Office of Environmental Markets (OEM)
Carl Lucero, Deputy for Water
Mark Nechodom, Deputy for Climate
Elizabeth Larry, Program Leader
Ryan Atwell; AAAS fellow
Ariela Summit, Farm of the Future Program
Dominick Grant, Summer Grad Intern
Karen Bennett, Summer Grad Intern
John Hall, NRCS Maryland State Conservationist
