Queen Anne's

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 16, 2026.

This exam is for those who wish to obtain a pesticide private applicator license. Prior to the exam there are optional training which includes a review of the study manual.

Study manuals can be found online on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website: MD Core Manual or obtained from the Talbot County Extension Office at 28557 Marys Court Suite 1 Easton MD 21601. They cost $20.

** 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 11, 2026.

The following statement regards questions in the registration form that are optional to answer.

This training is for those who wish to obtain a pesticide private applicator license. This is an optional training that includes a review of the study manual.

Study manuals can be found online on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website: MD Core Manual or obtained from the Talbot County Extension Office at 28557 Marys Court Suite 1 Easton MD 21601. They cost $20.

** 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 January 21, 2026.

This year’s program features presentations covering nutrient management updates, precision planting, irrigation strategies, and other key agronomic topics relevant to Maryland producers.

Topics include:
Scouting/Field Assessment Technology
Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
Pest Management
Animal Waste Technology
Irrigation & Drainage
Livestock Management

Wondering when to start thawing your turkey, how long leftovers are safe to eat, or how to bake safely for a crowd? Food safety experts will include  Dr. Shauna Henley of the University of Maryland, and Dr. Julie Garden-Robinson of North Dakota State University. Ask your toughest culinary questions so you can cook with confidence!

Objective

Annie’s project is designed to empower women in agriculture, provide information on farm management, and build local networks throughout the state. The target audience is women with a passion for business, agriculture, and involvement in the farm operation.

Key Principles:

*Teach all five areas of agricultural risk: financial, human resources, legal, marketing, & production.*Invite local professionals to serve as guest instructors where possible. *Allocate half of the class time to discussion and hands-on activities.*Provide unbiased, researched based information.*Create a learning environment where mentoring is spontaneous.

Core Values:

*Safe Harbor - all questions or situations are welcomed for sharing and open discussion.*Connection - to each other and to professionals introduced to them in class.*Discovery - the moment when something makes sense where before it did not.*Guided Intelligence - at any one time there is a woman in the audience who knows more about the subject being presented than the instructor and is willing to share her experience.

FSA Borrower Training - Annie's Project is approved for FSA Borrower Training.

For questions visit the website http://extension.umd.edu/annies-project, email sdill@umd.edu or call 410-822-1244.

See tickets for individual class locations and site-specific details. This is a hybrid class that will be offered concurrently - In person in Centreville MD or online via zoom.

MidShore Maryland

6 Sessions, 6:00 – 9:00 pm

February 18, 2026 - April 1, 2026 (Wednesdays)(NO CLASS FEBRUARY 25)

Location: Queen Anne's County Extension Office

505 Railroad Ave # 4, Centreville, MD 21617

Virtual

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

February 18, 2026 - April 1, 2026 (Wednesdays)(NO CLASS FEBRUARY 25)

Location: Live via Zoom, approximately 1 hour of time out of class on reading and assignments

F SA Borrower Training - Optional

As part of the USDA Direct Loan Program, some applicants may be required to receive Borrower Training. Annie's Project is approved for borrower training and includes two steps: 1) Attend an Annie's Project class with satisfactory attendance, participation and discussion. 2) Complete a farm management workbook and return it to the reviewer.

More information here

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 reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact the UMD Extension office two weeks prior to the event at 410-758-0166 or 410-822-1244.

Individual tickets to the event are $10.

Sponsorship for the event is $150 and includes 2 tickets to the event. If you would like, you may bring a door prize with your name on it. We will recognize you in the program.

The morning of the breakfast, we will be accepting monetary donations for the Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore.

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 this event, please contact Caroline Welch at University of Maryland Extension - Queen Anne's County at 410-758-0166 or cwelch13@umd.edu by October 31, 2025.

Native plants are the foundation of healthy and biodiverse ecosystems. Native plants occur naturally in a habitat, have co-evolved with other species, and have adapted to physical conditions over time. Join Mikaela Boley, UME Educator, as she walks us through the ins and outs of adding native plants to our gardens.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@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.

Pruning is an important maintenance practice that helps keep our trees healthy for years. Join UME Extension Specialist, Dr. Andrew Ritsvey for an interactive discussion on winter pruning.

For further information or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please call or email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne's County Master Gardener Coordinator, Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by November 6, 2025

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.