Empowering Communities at No Cost

The Maryland Ministry of Agriculture, Inc. (MD MOA) offers the CREMTF training program completely free of charge to community members and families.
Our goal is to strengthen self-reliance by teaching essential skills in sustainable living, emergency preparedness, and local food security.

You’ll learn to:

  • Design efficient home and community garden systems

  • Develop rainwater catchment systems for irrigation and storage

  • Master safe food preservation and canning techniques

  • Build practical emergency response and recovery plans

Note:
Participants are responsible for purchasing their own equipment and materials (we’ll provide a recommended list to guide you).

What You’ll Learn — Step by Step

  • Learn to create your garden and catchment blueprint.

  • Assemble your sustainable setup with our expert guidance.

  • Safely store your harvest for long-term use.

  • Complete the course and join the local CREMTF network.

Prepare for Training

Purchase only what you need! Download our full starter checklist for equipment and materials.

📄 Download Equipment List (PDF)

Ready to Strengthen Your Community?

Spots fill fast for each training cycle. Secure your place in the next session and join a network of resilient, self-reliant neighbors.