Free

Event Details:

Date: FEBRUARY 19 (WEDNESDAY), 2025

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Venue: 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 (Office Building: Kent County Extension Office)

We look forward to seeing you at the event. Thank you.

Speaker:    Dr. Jordan Shockley

Our speaker for this GLB will be Dr. Jordan Shockley, Associate Extension Professor, Farm Management and Poultry Specialist, with the University of Kentucky. 

Dr. Shockley was born and raised in a small rural town on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. He then moved to Kentucky to attend the University of Kentucky as an undergraduate and spent 10 years in Lexington, where he received both his Masters and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics.

Join us on Thursday, February 13, to get the latest information on the Economics of Biosecurity for Commercial Poultry Growers!

Register for this Zoom here:  https://go.umd.edu/GLB-economics

February 6th- Common Houseplant Propagation

March 6th- Seed Starting

The Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) provides science-based knowledge to meet the environmental challenges of the 21st century. SERC leads research on coastal ecosystems—where the land meets the sea—to inform real-world decisions for wise policies, best business practices, and a sustainable planet.

Learn from SERC's Internship and Fellowship Coordinator about their summer internship program for undergraduate and masters students or recent graduates. You will gain insight on what to expect from the program in addition to what is looked for in competitive applicants.

Discover how to turn any green space-- big or small-- into a thriving haven for pollinators! Join entomologist and University of Maryland Extension Faculty Specialist Madeline Potter to explore the fascinating world of Maryland's local pollinators and the critical role native plants play in supporting them. From container gardens on your balcony to expansive pollinator gardens, you'll learn practical, climate-resilient strategies to provide year-round support for these essential animals. Get inspired to make a difference and help sustain our local ecosystems. Let's work together to create vibrant, pollinator-friendly landscapes!

Join us for an online "heart-to-heart" discussion on heart health, nutrition and tips for healthy shopping and cooking to reduce the risk of heart disease and other chronic diseases.

Global Community of Practice (CoP) is creating a space for faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to collaborate, learn, access resources, and further Agriculture and Natural Resources ( AGNR) goals towards increased international engagement.

Registration
Sign up for an upcoming open house at https://go.umd.edu/LARCopenhouse

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You can play an active role in your healthcare. Attend this one hour program and receive a free workbook with easy tips that can help prepare for your appointment and talk to your doctor.

Garden work can be fun and rewarding, but hard and tiring as well.  You can save time, alleviate stress on your body, and give your plants the best care, by selecting the right tools and accessories for garden tasks.  Join Cecil County Master Gardeners as they display a wide array of tools in their arsenal and explain their uses and how to care for them.