DATE & TIME -- Saturday, Feb 3, 2024  10:00 - 12:00 pm
LOCATION - Waldorf West Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
FREE! Please register by emailing ccmggiei@gmail.com

Come join the Charles County Master Gardeners Grow It Eat It Project for a free workshop on  starting your own vegetable seeds, either indoors, with lights, or outside, via “winter sowing.”  No special equipment is needed. The workshop features hands-on demonstrations, using everyday low- or no-cost materials. Starting your own vegetable seeds saves money and allows for greater selection in what you grow. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Please register to help us plan.

Wicomico Distribution Event at the Wicomico Partnerships for Families and Children Office

Free HP Chromebooks are available now!

You automatically qualify if your household receives any of the following assistance.

-> SNAP / FOOD STAMPS
-> MEDICAID 
-> WIC
-> SUPPLEMENT SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
-> FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE (FPHA)
-> VETERANS PENSION AND SURVIVOR BENEFIT
-> A PELL GRANT IN THE CURRENT YEAR AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL

What to Bring?

1.) Most recent Eligibility / Award Letter from an assistance program above. 
2.) Current Photo ID showing physical Wicomico County residency (PO boxes are not eligible)

What to expect?

1.) Onsite Training from UMD Extension.
2.) Internet Service Assistance Info 
3.) Get your free Chromebook! (one Chromebook per household)
 

Both public and private well water supplies may contain minerals, metals, etc. that can cause either aesthetic or health concerns. In this webinar, common contaminants and their treatment will be presented.

Using a variety of native plants incorporated into the landscape can increase biodiversity and improve natural pest control. Learn more about what these insects need, and how we can encourage their populations.

For home sites that present challenges to the design and operation of a septic system, such as high-water table, poor soils, and small lots, there are several tools designers may be able to employ to allow for a septic system.

pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.

Whether it be an unpleasant smell, scale, or a health risk contaminant, fortunately there are numerous water filtration units to effectively treat these contaminants. This webinar will present options for homeowners to treat their drinking water.

We will present a cover crop planning protocol and tools for getting more agronomic and financial benefits from cover cropping. We will evaluate successful cover crop systems used in various farming enterprises and scales.

This training will meet the requirements for the Maryland Department of Agriculture:

Pesticide Private Applicator ReCertification Credits
Nutrient Management Voucher Credits
** We are collecting cell phone numbers in case of inclement weather. This event will follow Talbot County School closings for inclement weather.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244 by February 20, 2024.

This course is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field.

There is plenty of time for questions, sharing, reacting, and connecting with your presenters and fellow participants. It's a relaxed, fun and dynamic way to learn, grow and meet other women in agriculture.

MidShore Maryland

6 sessions, 6:00pm-9:00pm

Wednesdays, February 21, 2024 - March 27, 2024

Location: QAC Extension Office

505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4 Centreville, MD 21617

Virtual Option

6 sessions, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Wednesdays, February 21, 2024 - March 27, 2024

Location: Zoom

*reading and project assignments outside of classtime about 1 hour per week

For more information call Shannon Dill at 410-822-1244 (sdill@umd.edu) or Jenny Rhodes at 410-758-0166 (jrhodes@umd.edu) or visit the website at www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project.

Register online at: https://2024annies.eventbrite.com

Annie’s Project is approved for FSA Borrower Training which includes an additional workbook requirement.  Please contact Shannon Dill at 410-822-1244 for more information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Shannon Dill at 410-822-1244  on or before February 7, 2024.