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The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021 had a severe impact on women and families, forcing many to leave their homes in search of safety. From 2011-2017, AGNR worked with women farmers and leaders in Afghanistan to help improve food security. You're invited to hear firsthand stories of Afghans who recently relocated to the U.S., what they experienced under Taliban rule, and how they are keeping hope alive today.

Salisbury, MD – The Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference will take place on February 11, 2025, at the Wicomico Civic Center, located at 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD. This premier event brings together industry professionals for a day of insightful presentations and networking, focusing on the latest trends and techniques in pest management.

Agenda

This conference is an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain valuable continuing education credits in various categories

• MDA-NM Certification: 2 CEU for Professional Fertilizer Applicator (PFA)
• MDA Pesticide Credits: 2 (Forestry), 3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research).
• Virginia Pesticide Credits: 2 (forestry),3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research), technician.
• Delaware Pesticide Credits: 2 (forestry),3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research) District of Columbia Pesticide Credits: 3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research).
• Pennsylvania Pesticide Credits: 00 (Core 2), PC(Private 6), 06 (Ornamental and Shade Trees 3), 07 (Lawns and Turf3), 09 (Aquatic Pest Control 2), 10 (Right of Way & Weeds 3), 18 Demonstration & Research 10), 23 (Park/School Pest Control 10)
• West Virginia Pesticide credits: Cat 4A Turf & Ornamentals (6) , Cat 6 Aquatic Weed Control (4) , Cat 7 Right of Way (6)
• ISA: 3 CEUs, Maryland Tree Expert LTE: 4.0 CEUs Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional: 4 CEUs
• CPH: 1CEU (self-reporting on the MNLGA website)

Cost:

• Early Bird Registration: $81.88 (includes fees)  
• After February 7: $92.55 (includes fees) 

Reserve your spot today by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-eastern-shore-pest-management-conference-tickets-1091167825339

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and advancing your knowledge in pest management.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Ginny Rosenkranz on or before (2 weeks prior to event; may adjust depending on accommodation) at (301) 226-7715 or rosnkrnz@umd.edu

Keedysville, MD – The University of Maryland's Western Maryland Research and Education Center is excited to announce the annual Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025. This valuable event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756.

Join us for a comprehensive day dedicated to the commercial fruit industry, featuring updates on pesticide and nutrient management and other essential information for tree and small fruit production. Industry experts and representatives from the University of Maryland Extension will provide insights that are vital for growers and producers.

Attending this meeting counts toward recertification for continuing education credits (CEUs) for individuals holding a current and valid license in Maryland and West Virginia for Pesticide Recertification Training and Nutrient Management Voucher.

• MARYLAND Recertification Training Commercial/Public Agency/Consultant/Private-6 credits in Categories 1A, 10*,CORE, PVT*
• WEST VIRGINIA Pesticide Recertification Training-5 credits in Cat 1-5, Cat 11-5, Cat 12-5, Cat PA-4
• MARYLAND Nutrient Management Program- 2 hours

The cost to attend the workshop is $40 prior to February 6, 2025, and $45 thereafter. Your registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and educational handouts.

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow industry professionals. For more information and to register, please visit https://go.umd.edu/WMFM-2025.

AGENDA (Tentative-subject to change)

MORNING SESSION

• 8:30 a.m. Registration Check-In & Continental Breakfast
• 9:00 a.m. Introductions & Program Overview, Dr. Joseph Fiola, Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit, UME, WMREC, Keedysville, MD
• 9:10 a.m. Nutrient Management Update & Recertification, Bryan Harris, Implementation Coordinator NMP, MDA, Annapolis, MD
• 9:40 a.m. Pesticide Regulatory Update & Recertification,Rob Hofstetter, Program Manager, Pesticide Regulation Section, MDA, Annapolis, MD
• 10:10 a.m. Break & Visit Displays
• 10:30 a.m. Apple Fruit Harvest and Management, Macarena Farcuh, Assistant Professor, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UMD
• 11:15 a.m. Reminders for Managing Cane Borers, Strawberry Rootworm, and Sap Beetles, Kelly Hamby, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology, UMD
• 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Visit Displays

AFTERNOON SESSION

• 1:00 p.m. Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS) & Maryland Apple Promotion Board Update,Chuck Schuster, MSHS Executive Director; Bill Gardenhour, Apple Promotion Board Update, Gardenhour Orchards, Smithsburg, MD
• 1:15 p.m. Strawberry Neopestalotiopsis and its Impact in Mid-Atlantic Strawberry Fields, Samantha Ann Hasselhoff, Research Graduate Assistant, Plant Pathology, PSLA, UMD
• 1:55 p.m. Orchard “IPM” Research Update, Dr. Laura Nixon, Visiting Scientist, Entomology, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station
• 2:30 p.m. Break & Visit Displays
• 2:50 p.m. Tree Fruit Horticulture Update, Dr. Lisa Tang, Horticulturist, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV
• 3:30 p.m. Managing Apple Production in Warmer, Wetter, Windier, Wackier Weather, Dr. Chris Walsh, Emeritus Professor, Horticulture, PSLA, UMD
• 4:00 p.m. Discussion Questions, Comments, Pesticide and Nutrient Management Recertification, Program Evaluation, and Adjourn

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact us at (301) 432-2767.

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.

Come join us for a morning of informational talks. Speakers will present on crop variety trials, weed management, using drones, crop budgets, MDA updates, and More!

For the full agenda, please reach out to Emily Zobel. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Emily Zobel at 40-228-8800 by February 4, 2025.

Este evento se ofrece en español bajo solicitud previa. Para adaptaciones y solicitudes, contacte a Emily Zobel al 410-228-8800 o ezobel@umd.edu antes del 4 de Febrero.

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.

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.

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.