Dr. Pride Ebile is the Local Food Systems and Entrepreneurship Specialist with the University of Maryland Extension, based in Prince George’s County. He leads statewide initiatives that strengthen farm and food businesses through entrepreneurship, market research, business development, and profitability-focused education. His work focuses on helping farmers, agribusinesses, and rural entrepreneurs identify market opportunities, improve decision-making, and build resilient enterprises. Dr. Ebile collaborates with Extension colleagues, researchers, government agencies, and industry partners to deliver innovative educational programs and applied research that support economic growth, local food system development, and sustainable agricultural entrepreneurship, particularly among underserved and beginning farmers.