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.
This informative and celebratory event is for ALL Faculty and Staff. We will have a wonderful time networking and have a special program for all of you. Don't forget to bring your ugly sweater for our annual contest. Our deadline for registrations is December 11.In addition to having a wonderful time, we would like to help our faculty, staff and students on campus experiencing food insecurity through the UMD Campus Pantry . We want to encourage you to bring non-perishable items on December 17 and we will make sure to have them delivered to the Campus Pantry. You can also visit their Donation Registry to purchase items directly or can provide monetary donations on the Giving site.
Register online: https://go.umd.edu/2025agday
or call the Somerset County Extension Office at 410-651-1350
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.
University of Maryland Extension
Learning sessions in weed control, grain production, cover cropping, drone spraying and carbon in Maryland soils.
MD and DE continuing education credits in nutrient management, private and commercial pesticide applicator and CCA.
Free event! Light Breakfast starting at 8:00am and a hot lunch.
For questions or to request special accommodations email Sarah Hirsh at shirsh@umd.edu by Jan 8, 2025
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