Practical Experiences in Nutrient Management is a workshop conducted by the University of Maryland Extension Agricultural Nutrient Management Program that provides participants with hands-on farming and nutrient management related activities including yield and moisture estimates of grain crops, harvest machinery overview and demonstration, and compost and cover crop application to fields.

9:00-9:30 -     Registration

9:30-12:00 - This session will provide a practical overview of key post-season grain crop management and harvest evaluation activities. Participants will review common grain crop yield estimate procedures, examine a combine and its major components, and observe the machine harvesting a grain crop in the field. The program will also include a comparison of moisture readings taken with a hand test moisture meter and those recorded by the combine yield monitor to highlight accuracy and calibration considerations. In addition, attendees will see post-harvest field operations including compost application, broadcast seeding of a cover crop, and vertical tillage used to incorporate the compost and cover crop seed into the soil. 

12:00-12:30- Lunch

12:30-1:00-   MDA Nutrient Management Update

1:00-3:30-     This session will provide participants with an overview of vegetable production and harvest, and view the vegetable harvesting conveyor.  The program will end with an overview of the production of compost on the farm and the planning process for fall applications.

CEUs: 5.5 hours of credit toward consultants’ or operators’ continuing education requirement will be earned from full participation in this event.

Welcome to AGNR! We invite you to join us for this special weekend opportunity, featuring a comprehensive presentation highlighting our diverse academic program options. Following the overview, you will connect directly with faculty and staff in major-specific breakout sessions to discuss program details, explore related facilities, and answer your questions.

Welcome to AGNR! We invite you to join us for a comprehensive presentation highlighting our diverse academic program options. Following the overview, we will transition into major-specific discussion groups, where you can connect directly with our knowledgeable AGNR Student Ambassadors to learn program details first-hand!  

Welcome to AGNR! We invite you to join us for a comprehensive presentation highlighting our diverse academic program options. Following the overview, we will transition into major-specific discussion groups, where you can connect directly with our knowledgeable AGNR Student Ambassadors to learn program details first-hand!  

Welcome to AGNR! We invite you to join us for a comprehensive presentation highlighting our diverse academic program options. Following the overview, we will transition into major-specific discussion groups, where you can connect directly with our knowledgeable AGNR Student Ambassadors to learn program details first-hand!  

Welcome to AGNR! We invite you to join us for a comprehensive presentation highlighting our diverse academic program options. Following the overview, we will transition into major-specific discussion groups, where you can connect directly with our knowledgeable AGNR Student Ambassadors to learn program details first-hand!  

Secure your spot for the Maryland Native Plant Society's 2026 Annual Conference

Co-Hosted with UMD Extension Maryland Native Plants Project and UMD Plant Science and Landscape Architecture Dept. 

• 2 day event | Sept. 12-13

• Meals included

• Presentations by native plant professionals 

• Native plant sale

• Field trips & workshops

• Optional add-on: Saturday evening dinner and presentations 

Register here: mdflora.org/fall-conference 

Curious about where a career in food science could take you? Join us for an exciting panel discussion featuring professionals from the field! Learn about their career paths, day-to-day experiences, and get advice on how to break into the industry. Whether you're interested in product development, food safety, research, or sustainability, this event is perfect for students looking to explore career opportunities in food science.

Bring your questions for the Q&A and discover your next steps in this dynamic field!

Earn a Certificate of Applied Agriculture at the University of Maryland, College Park. The IAA offers nine tracks to jump-start your career in agribusiness, sustainable food systems, environmental stewardship, horticulture, landscaping, turfgrass management, or ag communications. Explore areas of study, financial aid and scholarships, world-class facilities, campus life, and more. Registration required!

Each visit date holds a unique opportunity to discover something new in AGNR. This session includes a general presentation about academic program options within AGNR. The presentation will be followed by an optional visit to environmental science and fermentation science laboratories, as well as a visit to our on-campus farm!