On campus

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

Attend the next installment of MomentUMD Live: AGNR Conversations Around Grand Challenges, featuring Gene Kelly, Professor of Pedology and Director of the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. Dr. Kelly is leading a national effort to set priorities for the USDA's climate change research over the next decade. 

Registration is open for this event taking place on Tuesday, April 16 from 10am - noon in the Atrium of Stamp.

Four interactive sessions will feature an overview of AGNR's international activities, discussion on culture competencies, where to look for becoming a visiting scholar, or how to host a group of visiting scholars. Lots more, including volunteer opportunities in the college and abroad. Open to Faculty, staff, students. Mileage and parking provided, contact aleger@umd.edu

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Youth contestants must have an approved enrollment in 4-H Online for the 2024 4-H program year and have yet to compete in the category at the 4-H Horse Communications contest at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup (Louisville, KY) or Western National 4-H Horse Roundup.

Complete event information and rules can be found on the Maryland 4-H website at https://go.umd.edu/4Hhorse

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿

Registration for this event is through 4-H Online. To access the registration, log in to your 4-H Online family profile and click on the Events tab. You can find an Event Registration “how to” guide on the Maryland 4-H website.

All event registrations must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. Local 4-H Educators and the State 4-H Event Manager will verify and approve registrations. Contact your local 4-H office or visit the Maryland 4-H website for more information.

Come celebrate Earth Day with the Department of Environmental Science and Technology as we explore Justice, Innovation and Equity – Shaping a Sustainable Future! Join us Monday, April 22, from 4:00 - 7:00 pm, in the Animal Science Courtyard. Our event is open to all, including students, alumni, faculty and staff. Hope to see you there!

Learn more: https://enst.umd.edu/earth-day/

Tentative Schedule:

Keynote Speaker: 4:00 - 5:00
Panel Discussion: 5:00-5:45
Earth Expo–Tables & Lightning Introduction Round: 5:45 - 6:00
Networking Mixer: 6:00 - 7:00

Speaker: Dr. Ronan Carroll - Associate Professor & Graduate Chair at Ohio University.

Title: The hidden world of RNA regulation in Staphylococcus aureus

Located:

Veterinary Medicine Department- Seminar Room.

8075 Greenmead Drive
College Park, MD 20742

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰-𝗛 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘄𝗹

• ·Date: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
• ·Start Time: Registration begins at 9:00 am, and the contest begins at 10:00 am
• ·Location: Plant Sciences building, room 1140, Regents Drive, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• ·Registration Closes: February 19, 2024

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Youth contestants and teen or adult coaches must have an approved enrollment in 4-H Online for the 2024 4-H program year. Youth Contestants must have yet to compete in the Horse Bowl contest at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup (Louisville, KY) or Western National 4-H Horse Roundup.

Complete information and rules can be found on the Maryland 4-H website at https://go.umd.edu/HorseBowl

The 2024 Maryland 4-H State Dog Skillathon event will be held on Saturday, February 24th, at the University of Maryland Animal Science Building in College Park, MD. This is a contest in which individuals compete. There will be NO team entries. There will be a $5.00 entry fee for each contestant. 

4-H members wishing to participate should contact their county/city 4-H office. Official registration for the contest must be submitted via the 4-H Online registration system by February 15, 2024. There is no limit to the number of individuals each UME unit may register for this contest. Individuals participating in the statewide contest must be enrolled as a Maryland 4-H member for 2024 in 4-H Online by February 15, 2024.

Contest rules are available on the Maryland 4-H Animal Science webpage at: https://extension.umd.edu/programs/4-h-youth-development/program-areas/animal-sciences

Effective public speaking is one of the many life skills that 4-H offers youth. This skill, along with many others, helps to build confidence and leadership. Public speaking fosters creativity, critical thinking skills, leadership abilities, poise, and professionalism, valuable for the job market and life. Public speaking is an individual development experience. The program's most important feature is the speaker's growth, measured against their own knowledge and accomplishments. Although the 4-H structure does identify "winners" in the competition, the primary objective is to develop strong communication skills in individual members.

Contest Details

• Date:  Saturday, April 27, 2024
• Time:  Check-in at 10:00 am, Awards Program at 3:00 pm
• Location:  University of Maryland, College Park, MD
• Registration Closes:  April 10, 2024
• Entry Fee: $5.00 per youth contestant. 
  County/city 4-H programs will be invoiced for contestants after registration closes.

Eligibility

Youth who received Champion placing for their age division at their 2024 local public speaking contest are eligible to participate. Each county/city 4-H program may register one youth contestant per age division in each category.

The showcase aims to highlight our students' work and experiences through posters and/or physical displays. Guests, which will include industry partners, faculty, alumni, VIPs from around campus, and UMD students, will be able to walk through the showcase to see their projects.