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University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 410-742-1178

Current Legal Issues Facing Farmers

Wednesday, Mar 05
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Cost
Free Event
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Contact
University of Maryland Extension
Phone: 410-742-1178

Join us at lunchtime (on your cell phone or computer) as Paul Goeringer discusses current legal issues farmers on Delmarva are facing, including, the Open Fields Doctrine. Paul will also be giving updates on other legal hot topics as well and taking any questions you may have.

Heirs Property: Problems, Prevention and Resolution.
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Registration: Although the event is free, registration is required for logistics management (refreshments, working lunch, and educational materials packets).

DIRECT LINK FOR REGISTRATION - CLICK: https://forms.office.com/r/qQRCkXwSVZ

We have limited slots. It is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need help registering, please let us know. 

Please do not hesitate to share this information with your network. The flyer below provides all the details.

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Cost
$ Free
About the Organizer
Contact
Dr. Lila Karki

Heirs Property: Problems, Prevention and Resolution.

  • Wednesday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 19
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Registration: Although the event is free, registration is required for logistics management (refreshments, working lunch, and educational materials packets).

DIRECT LINK FOR REGISTRATION - CLICK: https://forms.office.com/r/qQRCkXwSVZ

We have limited slots. It is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need help registering, please let us know. 

Please do not hesitate to share this information with your network. The flyer below provides all the details.

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Cost
$ Free
About the Organizer
Contact
Dr. Lila Karki

Event Details:

Date: FEBRUARY 19 (WEDNESDAY), 2025

Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Venue: 709 Morgnec Road, Suite 202, Chestertown, MD 21620 (Office Building: Kent County Extension Office)

We look forward to seeing you at the event. Thank you.

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Cost
$ Cost: Early Bird: $81.88 includes fees. After February 7: $92.55 includes fees.
Location
Wicomico Civic Center
About the Organizer
Contact
Ginny Rosenkranz
Phone: 301-226-7715

Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference

  • Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 11
Registration
Cost
$ Cost: Early Bird: $81.88 includes fees. After February 7: $92.55 includes fees.
Location
Wicomico Civic Center
About the Organizer
Contact
Ginny Rosenkranz
Phone: 301-226-7715

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

Time Title Speaker
7:30 - 8:00 AM Check In  
8:00 - 8:50 AM Aquatic Weed Control Kelly Billing, Water Becomes a Garden
9:00 - 9:50 AM What’s Going on with the Leaves? Dave Clement, UME
10:00 - 10:50 AM Right of Way Weed Control Dwayne Joseph, UME
11:00 - 11:50 AM Elements of a Compliant Inspection (PFA) Sara Butcher, MDA
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch  
1:00 - 1:50 PM Stinging Bugs & Ouchy Plants Emily Zobel & Ginny Rosenkranz, UME
2:00 - 2:50 PM How Effective are Organic Fertilizers and Composts in Delivering Nutrients to Turf (PFA) Andrew Ristvey
3:00 - 3:50 PM MDA Pesticide Update

Billy Carman, MDA

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

 

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Cost
Free Event
Location
Wor-Wic Community College,Salisbury ,MD,US,21804
About the Organizer
Contact
Paul Goeringer
Phone: 3014053541

So You Want to Own Farmland in Maryland

  • Wednesday, January 29 - Wednesday, January 29
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
Wor-Wic Community College,Salisbury ,MD,US,21804
About the Organizer
Contact
Paul Goeringer
Phone: 3014053541

The workshop will feature Paul Goeringer, a Principal Faculty Specialist and Extension Specialist in agricultural law. He will address leasing, landowner liability issues, right-to-farm law, fencing laws, livestock liability, and estate planning. The workshops will also involve research related to solar development by Elizabeth Thilmany, a Faculty Specialist in AREC.

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Location
10789 Stewart Neck Road,Princess Anne,MD,US,21853
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension

UME Strategic Planning Town Hall

  • Wednesday, January 15 - Wednesday, January 15
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Location
10789 Stewart Neck Road,Princess Anne,MD,US,21853
About the Organizer
Contact
University of Maryland Extension

UME will host town hall meetings across the state to gather feedback and input from community residents and stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity for community members to help shape UME’s strategic focus and influence future programming and outreach efforts. These town hall meetings offer a forum for community members to share insights on local needs, discuss pressing opportunities, ask questions, and provide valuable feedback on UME’s future direction. The perspectives and ideas shared during this event will be instrumental as UME develops a plan that responds to the challenges and priorities identified by Maryland communities.

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Register online or by calling 410-479-4030

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Cost
Free Event
Location
8230 Detour Rd.,Denton,MD,US,21629

Mid-Shore Agronomy Meeting 2025

  • Thursday, February 20 - Thursday, February 20
Registration

Register online or by calling 410-479-4030

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Cost
Free Event
Location
8230 Detour Rd.,Denton,MD,US,21629

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.

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Cost
Free Event
Location
408 High Street,Chestertown,MD,US,21620
About the Organizer

For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event contact the University of Maryland Extension Paul Rickert, at 410-778-1661 or prickert@umd.edu

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.

Contact
University of Maryland Extension Kent County
Phone: 410-778-1661

Ask A Master Gardener Plant Clinic

  • Saturday, November 16 - Saturday, November 16
  • Saturday, December 07 - Saturday, December 07
  • Saturday, January 04 - Saturday, January 04
  • Saturday, January 18 - Saturday, January 18
  • Saturday, February 01 - Saturday, February 01
  • Saturday, February 15 - Saturday, February 15
  • Saturday, March 01 - Saturday, March 01
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No need to rsvp

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Cost
Free Event
Location
408 High Street,Chestertown,MD,US,21620
About the Organizer

For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event contact the University of Maryland Extension Paul Rickert, at 410-778-1661 or prickert@umd.edu

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.

Contact
University of Maryland Extension Kent County
Phone: 410-778-1661

Stop by the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown on the first and third Saturday of every month from January to March from 10 am to noon with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations, and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space.
Dates/Topics:
November 16, 2024: Preparing Your Lawn Now for Spring and Summer. Special Guests: Master Gardener Sabine Harvey and Marcus Goldman

December 7, 2024- Evergreens of the Season and Plants that Provide the Oils for Holiday Lights.

January 4, 2025- Supporting Wildlife in the Winter

January 18, 2025-Curl up with a Good Garden Book

February 1, 2025-Healthy Soil-Preparing for Planting in the Age of Climate Change

February 15, 2025- New Plants Due to Climate Change

March 1, 2025 – Seed Swap & Garden Day

March 15, 2025- Bugs Don’t Bug Me. Special Guest, University of Maryland Extension Educator, Beth Hill

For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event contact the University of Maryland Extension Paul Rickert, at 410-778-1661 or prickert@umd.edu

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.

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Registration

Please register on 4-H Online, look for your family profile, and select events. Select the Maryland 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Contest for 2024 and start the registration process. 

If you need reasonable accommodations, please select that when you register and add your reasonable accommodations. 

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Cost
$ $5
Location
Animal Science Building at University of Maryland, College Park
About the Organizer

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, with just over 6 million youth participating annually—over 69,000 youth contacts here in Maryland. We are committed to growing an inclusive program where youth have opportunities to engage in STEM, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Agriculture through clubs, afterschool, camps, and more! All youth ages 5-18 are invited to join the fun. Want to learn more?

Check out the 'Get Involved' section to learn about a program near you.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301 314 9070

2024 Maryland 4-H State 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Contest

  • Sunday, December 08 - Sunday, December 08
Registration

Please register on 4-H Online, look for your family profile, and select events. Select the Maryland 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Contest for 2024 and start the registration process. 

If you need reasonable accommodations, please select that when you register and add your reasonable accommodations. 

Register Now
Cost
$ $5
Location
Animal Science Building at University of Maryland, College Park
About the Organizer

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, with just over 6 million youth participating annually—over 69,000 youth contacts here in Maryland. We are committed to growing an inclusive program where youth have opportunities to engage in STEM, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Agriculture through clubs, afterschool, camps, and more! All youth ages 5-18 are invited to join the fun. Want to learn more?

Check out the 'Get Involved' section to learn about a program near you.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301 314 9070

This is a contest in which teams compete. Youth and coaches who wish to participate should contact the county/city 4-H office for information about team selection. Team members selected for statewide competition must be registered using the 4HOnline system and approved by their county/city 4-H office. Entries are due by November 17th. For more information on the structure of teams, please refer to the section entitled, “Teams”. 

The contest will feature Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age divisions. Registration for the event will open soon in 4-H Online and will be due by November 17, 2024.

The rules and regulations for the 2024 contest are posted on the Maryland 4-H webpage at: Dog Bowl Rules and Information

Contact Ashley Travis at ashley90@umd.edu or Chris Anderson at canders2@umd.edu if you have questions

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Registration

Please register on 4-H Online, look for your family profile and select events. Select the Volunteer and Teen Forum for 2024 and start the registration process. You will need to upload a completed health form, insurance card and photo. You will need to register at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City separately ask for the 4-H discounted rate. 

Forum attendees are responsible to arrange their own lodging. This registration does not include hotel reservations or other lodging arrangements.  

Participants are encouraged to stay at the Forum host hotel, but are free to make any lodging arrangements they choose. Information about the host hotel and how to receive the Forum reservation is provided below.

Teen Participant, Adult Volunteer, Teen Presenter, Adult Presenter, Cloverbud, Junior Youth, Intermediate Youth

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Cost
$ $65 per person (one day no food) and higher depending on how long you stay
Location
Carousel Oceanfront Hotel
About the Organizer

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, with just over 6 million youth participating annually—over 69,000 youth contacts here in Maryland. We are committed to growing an inclusive program where youth have opportunities to engage in STEM, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Agriculture through clubs, afterschool, camps, and more! All youth ages 5-18 are invited to join the fun. Want to learn more?

Check out the 'Get Involved' section to learn about a program near you.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: (470) 629-1390

2024 Volunteer and Teen Forum

  • Saturday, November 23 - Sunday, November 24
Registration

Please register on 4-H Online, look for your family profile and select events. Select the Volunteer and Teen Forum for 2024 and start the registration process. You will need to upload a completed health form, insurance card and photo. You will need to register at the Carousel Hotel in Ocean City separately ask for the 4-H discounted rate. 

Forum attendees are responsible to arrange their own lodging. This registration does not include hotel reservations or other lodging arrangements.  

Participants are encouraged to stay at the Forum host hotel, but are free to make any lodging arrangements they choose. Information about the host hotel and how to receive the Forum reservation is provided below.

Teen Participant, Adult Volunteer, Teen Presenter, Adult Presenter, Cloverbud, Junior Youth, Intermediate Youth

Register Now
Cost
$ $65 per person (one day no food) and higher depending on how long you stay
Location
Carousel Oceanfront Hotel
About the Organizer

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, with just over 6 million youth participating annually—over 69,000 youth contacts here in Maryland. We are committed to growing an inclusive program where youth have opportunities to engage in STEM, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Agriculture through clubs, afterschool, camps, and more! All youth ages 5-18 are invited to join the fun. Want to learn more?

Check out the 'Get Involved' section to learn about a program near you.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: (470) 629-1390

Join us for the 2024 Maryland 4-H Volunteer and Teen Forum in Ocean City, MD! 

This event is open to all 4-H volunteers, teen youth, and 4-H faculty/staff members. The Forum provides time to network and connect with others from around the state and learn more about the 4-H program's wonders. It is an excellent opportunity for 4-H teens and adults to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful leaders in their local 4-H programs and Grow and Grow. 

The Forum can also be a fun 4-H Family Getaway to Ocean City! It offers something for the whole family, from fun drop-in activities to free time on the beach or boardwalk to workshops for adults and Teens and classes for younger 4-Hers and Cloverbuds where they can learn and have fun while their parents attend activities for adults. 

The Forum provides professional development workshops, connection sessions during the day on Saturday and Sunday mornings, and fun, hands-on drop-in activities on Saturday evenings. Professional development workshops are designed for adults and teens aged 13 and older. Youth classes will also be offered on Saturdays to engage and educate.

Completed registration is due by November 21, 2024.
Hurry while space lasts.

If you require accommodation, please check that box when registering and indicate the reasonable accommodation. 

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Registration

Register online or contact Donna Witkowski, 410.996.8131, dwitkow1@umd.edu

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Cost
$ 20.00
Location
Kent County Family YMCA

Dining with Diabetes

  • Wednesday, October 09 - Wednesday, October 30
Registration

Register online or contact Donna Witkowski, 410.996.8131, dwitkow1@umd.edu

Register Now
Cost
$ 20.00
Location
Kent County Family YMCA

Dining with Diabetes is a national program designed for adults with type 2 diabetes. The program teaches skills needed to identify and understand important information about managing this disease.  Dining with Diabetes complements and does not replace other diabetes education and management programs. It includes a series of four weekly, 2 hour sessions, and a three month follow up session.

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