Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow vegetables when yard space is limited. At this presentation learn which vegetables grow
best in containers and learn techniques and tips for growing vegetables in containers.
This is a rescheduled event. The original event was cancelled due to inclement weather.
Vegetable gardens need a little love to keep them healthy and productive year after year. In this session, we will cover steps you can take to not only maintain, but to actually improve your vegetable garden year after year. Topics covered: Building healthy soil, crop rotation, pest and disease management, composting, and record keeping.
Join us for the next MomentUMD Live with Kevin Atticks at The Stamp Atrium on January 29.
UNSURE OF YOURSELF WHEN YOU ARE ABOUT TO PRUNE YOUR WOODY ORNAMENTALS? JOIN THE CECIL COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS FOR A PRESENTATION ON CONFIDENT CUTS!
Be a confident pruner by learning: basic plant physiology, pruning techniques, reasons to prune, and tools needed. We will also practice with hand pruners.
The workshop will feature Paul Goeringer, a Principal Faculty Specialist and Extension Specialist in agricultural law. He will address leasing, landowner liability issues, right-to-farm law, fencing laws, livestock liability, and estate planning. The workshops will also involve research related to solar development by Elizabeth Thilmany, a Faculty Specialist in AREC.
The workshop will feature Paul Goeringer, a Principal Faculty Specialist and Extension Specialist in agricultural law. He will address leasing, landowner liability issues, right-to-farm law, fencing laws, livestock liability, and estate planning. The workshops will also involve research related to solar development by Elizabeth Thilmany, a Faculty Specialist in AREC.
1/14/25
Grain Budgeting - Simplified
This presentation is designed for producers and stakeholders interested in enhancing their decision-making processes. We'll focus on best budgeting practices via a walkthrough of our new grain budgeting website, which was designed to support improvements in planning and risk management practices. Additionally, we'll introduce our beta resource that tracks utility—and community-scale solar developments in Maryland.
Elizabeth Thilmany
2/11/25
Setting Goals for your Farm Business
This webinar will guide you in setting clear, actionable goals to grow and sustain your farm business. Learn how to assess your farm's needs, set SMART goals, and create strategies to track progress. Perfect for farmers, families, and agribusiness owners ready to plan for the future.
Shannon Dill
3/11/25
Small-scale berry production
How to produce blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and other woody small fruits on small acreage (less than 10 acres). This talk is meant for anyone considering diversifying their farm by adding small fruits or just getting started growing small fruit. We'll be talking about the first steps to getting your planting going and how to take care of and manage your planting so you will continue to have a bountiful harvest for years to come.
Haley Sater
4/8/25
Leveraging Social Media and Consumer Insights to Boost Your Market Opportunities
This webinar will share insights from my research on consumer behavior and marketing practices in ornamental horticulture, offering practical strategies to explore and expand market opportunities by leveraging consumer insights and social media.
Xuan Wei
5/13/25
Nitrogen management in humid temperate climates
The webinar will discuss the nitrogen cycle, pathways for nitrogen loss in cropping systems, and best management practices for conserving nitrogen.
Sarah Hirsh
6/10/25 NO WEBINAR
7/8/25
Pasture Renovation: Putting the Punch Back in Your Pastures
Think your pasture may be in need of some renovation but aren't sure where to start? This presentation will provide an overview of the pasture renovation process, including how to determine if renovation is needed, different types of renovation, timing for renovation, and 10 steps for successful stand establishment.
Amanda Grev
8/12/25 no webinar
9/9/25
Native Grasses 101
A quick look at some of Maryland's underutilized native grasses, their benefits, and how to incorporate them into landscapes. Will also take a look at some non-native, invasive grasses that are ecologically harmful and their native alternatives.
Mikaela Boley
10/14/25
Navigating Farm Family Finances
Farm operations often juggle the business operation finances with the personal family finances. This workshop will provide an overview of a toolkit available designed for farmers to explore aspects of balancing personal finances.
Jesse Ketterman & Carrie Sorenson
11/11/25
Understanding IPM Basics and developing an IPM plan
An overview of different IPM techniques and the best practices for implementing them, then how to develop an IPM plan for your specific growing operation as well as helpful resources
Hayden Schug
12/9/25 No Webinar
UME will host town hall meetings across the state to gather feedback and input from community residents and stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity for community members to help shape UME’s strategic focus and influence future programming and outreach efforts. These town hall meetings offer a forum for community members to share insights on local needs, discuss pressing opportunities, ask questions, and provide valuable feedback on UME’s future direction. The perspectives and ideas shared during this event will be instrumental as UME develops a plan that responds to the challenges and priorities identified by Maryland communities.
Learn how to create your own unique soaps. This workshop will cover everything from ingredients to techniques. Learn which ingredients to use, how to cut and label the final product, equipment needed, and safety procedures.
The 2025 Agronomy Meeting will take place at 4:00 pm on February 20, 2025, at the Caroline County 4-H & Youth Park, located at 8230 Detour Rd., Denton, Md. 21629.
