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Mar01

Flyer about the Advanced Cover Cropping Workshop
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UMES, Food Science Bldg, 11868 College Backbone Road,Princess Anne,MD,US,21853
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University of Maryland Extension and UMES

Advanced Cover Cropping

Friday, Mar 01
Location
UMES, Food Science Bldg, 11868 College Backbone Road,Princess Anne,MD,US,21853
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University of Maryland Extension and UMES

Advanced Cover Cropping Strategies Workshop
March 1, 2024 12:00pm - 2:00 pm
Approved for 2 Maryland nutrient management credits
cover crop planning, species selection, management options, and practical considerations. We will feature a panel discussion with Aaron Cooper, operator of Cutfresh organics, an organic grain and vegetable operation, and Thelonoius Cook, operator of Mighty Thundercloud Edible Forest, a vegetable, herb, and cut flower operation. We will also learn from Dr. Dwayne Joseph of UMD Extension about how cover crops, coupled with conservation tillage and various IPM strategies, offer effective weed management, foster beneficial insect populations, and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices.

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