📅 November 4, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wye Angus Conference Center, 2010 Carmichael Road, Queenstown, MD 21658

Join the University of Maryland Extension’s Agricultural Nutrient Management Program for a full-day, hands-on workshop.

Morning session (9:30–11:30 AM): Learn different methods for measuring forage yield in pastures and hayfields, including clip & weigh, plate meters, grazing sticks, and table estimations.

Afternoon session (12:30–4:00 PM): Participate in manure spreader calibration to determine swath width, overlap, and application rates. UMD Soil Fertility Bulletins EC-1 & EC-2 will be provided.

✅ No cost to attend
📚 Earn 6 Nutrient Management Continuing Education Credits (6 CEUs)
☔ Rain or shine – please dress for outdoor activities

For accommodations, contact Kayla Griffith at (301) 226-7403 or kmgriffi@umd.edu
by October 1, 2025.

Session 2 topic discussion includes the MDA’s Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming (LEEF), Maryland Department of Natural Resources leasing programs, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 4pm to 5:30pm EST
Location: Zoom or at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School
Reception with refreshments to follow
Register Here
View Flyer Here

University of Maryland Extension invites grazers, livestock owners, and associated industry personnel to attend an upcoming parasite management workshop this fall.

The parasite management workshop will be held on November 8, 2025 at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center in Keedysville, MD from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The workshop will include a mix of classroom and hands-on activities and will provide a comprehensive overview of the basics of parasite management. Topics covered will include an overview of common parasites, managing dewormer resistance, fecal collection and fecal egg counts, putting together a deworming kit, minimizing parasites on pasture, calculating dosages and drenching, body condition scoring, and FAMACHA© scoring.

Participants will have the option to earn their FAMACHA© certification from a certified FAMACHA© instructor (via the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control) and receive an official FAMACHA© score card at the event. Certification will be available to the first 25 people who request certification when registering for the event. 

Registration for this event is required, for full details and registration information please visit https://go.umd.edu/parasite. Keep in mind that portions of this event will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly for the weather.

For more information on all upcoming forage events visit https://go.umd.edu/forageevents or sign up for our monthly newsletter at https://go.umd.edu/forageemails. If you have questions or need accommodations please contact Amanda Grev (agrev@umd.edu; 301-226-7575) or Brittany Fletcher (bfletch1@umd.edu; 301-226-7576). If you need reasonable accommodations to participate please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event. Hope to see you there!

Pick up your spirits and a pumpkin at AGNR’s annual Pick & Treat! 🎃

Take a break from UMD Spooky Season (aka Midterms) on Thursday, October 30 from 2:30-4:30pm to enjoy some festive fall fun as we turn the Animal Sciences courtyard into a pumpkin patch.

Mark your calendars to come pick a pumpkin grown at our very own Wye Research & Education Center and discover what treats await! Costumes and furry companions are welcome!

This interactive workshop for 4-H youth will allow you to discover the essentials for starting your own bee colony. Fun activities will be included.  

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the University of Maryland Extension Office - Allegany County at 301-724-3320 by October 21.

Contest Rules:
•Open to Allegany County 4-H Youth (ages 5 to 18 as of Jan. 1, 2025)
• Entries can use the following decorating techniques - Painted, Carved, or Mixed Media (Paper, yarn, glitter, flowers, etc.)
• Create a design on only one side of the pumpkin.
• Submit a photo of one pumpkin. 4-Her should not be in the photo.
• Include your name, 4-H age, and primary 4-H club in the email.
• Entries must be submitted by October 24, 2025, to jparrish@umd.edu.One inner from each age group will receive a fall-themed prize. (Clover, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior)
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the University of Maryland Extension Office at 301-724-3320.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Winners will be announced on October 31 on our Facebook page( https://www.facebook.com/UMEAlleganyCo4H/) and in an email announcement to Allegany County 4-H members.

This session will cover design fundamentals for solar energy systems, including site assessment, system sizing, and planning considerations for residential and agricultural applications. It is the third webinar in the Fall 2025 Solar Energy Webinar Series, which introduces key topics in solar energy for Maryland residents and professionals. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.

This session will explain the fundamentals of solar PV technology, including energy conversion, system components, and performance considerations. It is the second webinar in the Fall 2025 Solar Energy Webinar Series, which introduces key topics in solar energy for Maryland residents and professionals. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.

This session will explore Maryland’s solar market, including current incentives, economic drivers, and emerging opportunities for homes, farms, and businesses. It is the first webinar in the Fall 2025 Solar Energy Webinar Series, which introduces key topics in solar energy for Maryland residents and professionals. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.