Agriculture

A blended in person and online course covering the foundational topics an aspiring farmer in Maryland should know.

Join University of Maryland Extension for an evening of learning with Dr. Chris Smith and his veterinary associates at Foxhall Equine in Fallston, MD. This lecture is the first seminar of a 3-part lecture series.

In 2020, Dr. Chris Smith opened the state-of-the-art equine center where your horse can receive veterinary care, treatments for sports injuries, rehabilitation, and performance conditioning. During this lecture you will receive a full tour of the facility, see several of the therapies in action, and talk about case studies they have seen.

This training is for the exam that will be administered on February 6, 2024 for those who wish to obtain a pesticide private applicator license. This is an optional training that includes a review of the study manual.

Study manuals can be found online on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website: MD Core Manual or obtained from the Talbot County Extension Office at 28557 Marys Court Suite 1 Easton MD 21601. They cost $20.

** We are collecting cell phone numbers in case of inclement weather. This event will follow Talbot County School closings for inclement weather.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244.

4 credits for private pesticide applicator recertification. Please bring your certification number to receive credit.

MD and DE continuing education credits in nutrient management, private and commercial pesticide applicator, and CCA. Free event! Light breakfast and hot lunch included.

Attend this annual professional development event to be updated on the latest local issues and research results. This year, we will meet at Red Emma's Bookstore and Coffeehouse in Baltimore, MD. A big thank you to them for allowing us to rent their classroom this year.
Registration and attendance options: In person attendance is capped at 40. This event will also be broadcast online. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the event fully online.

Date: January 27, 2024  | Wednesday
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $15
Location: Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218

Registration is $15, plus eventbrite fees of $2.85. This registration fee enables us to pay for lunch for in-person attendees and for the broadcast equipment to enable online attendance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-farmer-winter-meeting-tickets-773969271927?aff=oddtdtcreator

If this cost is a financial barrier to your participation, please fill out this scholarship application: https://ume.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80SepQRqXd4bN6m

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Neith Little by phone at 410-856-1850 x 122 or by email at nglittle@umd.edu

DATE & TIME -- Saturday, Feb 3, 2024  10:00 - 12:00 pm
LOCATION - Waldorf West Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
FREE! Please register by emailing ccmggiei@gmail.com

Come join the Charles County Master Gardeners Grow It Eat It Project for a free workshop on  starting your own vegetable seeds, either indoors, with lights, or outside, via “winter sowing.”  No special equipment is needed. The workshop features hands-on demonstrations, using everyday low- or no-cost materials. Starting your own vegetable seeds saves money and allows for greater selection in what you grow. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Please register to help us plan.

Using a variety of native plants incorporated into the landscape can increase biodiversity and improve natural pest control. Learn more about what these insects need, and how we can encourage their populations.

pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.

We will present a cover crop planning protocol and tools for getting more agronomic and financial benefits from cover cropping. We will evaluate successful cover crop systems used in various farming enterprises and scales.