Central Maryland Research & Education Center

Time: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Central Maryland Research and Education Center, 4240 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042 (Directions: Participants will meet in the new teaching and research building at 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042. After turning from Folly Quarter Road make the first left and continue around the building to park.)
Cost: $30 for the day, paid by September 27, 2024 via check to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, covers materials and a box lunch.
Description: Hands-on activities to enhance any certified farmer or certified nutrient management consultant’s skill set. This year’s session will focus on topics most relevant to diverse agricultural operations. Topics to be covered include: Dr. Amanda Grev: "Pasture and Hay Management,” UMD Ag Nutrient Management Program: “Corn yield checks,” MDA Q&A during lunch, and UMD Ag Nutrient Management Program: “Manure Spreader Calibration.” CEUs: 4 hours of credit toward consultants’ or operators’ continuing education
requirement will be earned from full participation in this event.
Who should attend: Certified nutrient management consultants/operators and any individual interested in learning hands-on aspects of nutrient management are encouraged to attend.
For more information: Email Kayla Griffith at kmgriffi@umd.edu
Register online:  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhB5JENEREw3k7e-AypjnyFpI9WKaW5T_EELxuuYbLnXPCbQ/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 (Payment link, agenda, and directions will be sent to registrants)

Schedule

8:15 Leave Chester Park & Ride (Under the west side of the Kent Narrows Bridge)

9:00 Arrive Davidsonville Park & Ride (Davidsonville Road, at Rt. 50/301 Exit 16)

9:30 Leave Davidsonville Park & Ride

9:55 Stop 1: Arrive Greenstreet Gardens (95 minutes) - 391 W Bay Front Road, Lothian 20711. For more information visit https://greenstreetgardens.com/

11:30 Leave Greenstreet Gardens

12:00 Stop 3: Arrive Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards (110 minutes) – 15800 Croom Road, Brandywine 20613

Lunch Location - https://www.robinhillfarmandvineyards.com/

1:50 Leave Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards

2:15 Stop 4: Arrive Montpelier Farms (75 minutes) – 1720 Robert S. Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro 20774. For more information visit https://www.montpelierfarms.com/

3:30 Leave Montpelier Farms

3:45 Arrive Davidsonville Park & Ride

4:00 Leave Davidsonville Park & Ride

4:30 Arrive Chester Park & Ride

Map Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RFJKEUMYMWwtncfD7

Notice of Filming and Photography - When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.

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 Kate Welch at the Talbot County Extension Office at 410-822-1244 by September 19, 2024.

May 9, 2024 9:30am-2:30pm
Planting green demonstration, Biomass and root sampling activities, Soil pit investigation, Slug scouting and control methods, Single species and mixes, sandy and clayey soils
The field day will include coffee, light breakfast and lunch

2024 Poultry Grower Expo!

This event will include a tradeshow and educational sessions throughout the day, including generator maintenance, controller training, energy savings, summer readiness, and more.

Enjoy a free lunch and fellowship.

MD and DE Nutrient Management Credits Offered

Biosecurity is essential!  Take all precautions with clothes and footwear.

Please contact with any questions: Jon Moyle, jmoyle@umd.edu, Jenny Rhodes, jrhodes@umd.edu, Maegan Perdue, mperdue@umd.edu, Jennifer Timmons, jtimmons1@umes.edu, Georgie Cartanza, cartanza@udel.edu, and/or Holly Porter at porter@dcachicken.com

Date:  Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Time:  9 AM - 2 PM
Location:  Somerset County Civic Center, Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne, MD 21853
Registration to attend:  https://bit.ly/42vnpyj
For Sponsorship Opportunities:  http://tinyurl.com/2024growerexpo

Hosted by The Delmarva Poultry Team, UME, UMES, UDEL, DCA

Text, Talk, Train

Text, Talk, Train Sessions with Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT)

Join Marylanders Online and Maryland Accessible Telecommunications (MAT) for the interactive Talk, Text, Train (TTT) virtual training series, where Marylanders can connect, learn, and enhance their digital literacy. This training series is designed to bring people together and foster meaningful conversations and skill building around accessible technology.

Agenda of Sessions

Tuesday, October 17th , 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Craig Addison, Npower, Tam Watkin, Comcast

Thursday, October 19th , 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : FCC- ACP, TBD, NFB & Marguerite Woods

Tuesday, October 24th , 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Blindshell, Diane Ducharme

Thursday, October 26th , 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Blindshell, Diane Ducharme

Tuesday, October 31st, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Mini Vision 2, Robert Felgar

Thursday, November 2nd , 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Mini Vision 2, Robert Felgar

Tuesday, November 7th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Pixel 6a, Kenny Washington

Thursday, November 9th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Pixel 6a, Kenny Washington

Tuesday, November 14th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Smart Vision 3, Kenny Washington

Thursday, November 16th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Smart Vision 3, Kenny Washington

Tuesday, November 28th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Mini Vision 2 & Raz Memory, Robert Felgar

Thursday, November 30th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Mini Vision 2 & Raz Memory, Robert Felgar

Tuesday, December 5th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Real Sam, Carmen Ochoa

Thursday, December 7th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Real Sam, Carmen Ochoa

Tuesday, December 12th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Iphone, Kenny Washington

Thursday, December 14th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. : Iphone, Kenny Washington

Tuesday, December 19th, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. : Hable, Freek van Welsenis

Thursday, December 21st, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. : Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services presentation, “Independent Contractor Opportunities”

For more information about Maryland Accessible Communications, visit https://doit.maryland.gov/mdrelay/Pages/Equipment.aspx

For more information about Marylanders Online, visit https://marylandersonline.umd.edu/

Equal Opportunity Disclaimer:

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 legal protected class. For a reasonable accommodation to participate in these trainings, please contact Marylanders Online at marylandersonline@umd.edu at least two weeks prior to the event.