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During this 4 week class, we will cover management of diabetes, menu planning, carb counting, recipes, resources, and more.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Lynn Matava lmatava@umd.edu on or before April 22, 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.

Weeds, diseases, and insects are often a major concern for growers in Maryland. Integrated pest management (IPM) programs incorporate multiple pest management strategies into their production practices. Join us monthly for timely topics to help manage pests on the farms. Hosted via Zoom, on the Third Thursday of every month at noon, these one-hour sessions are both informative and interactive, providing an opportunity for participants to learn and engage with specialists in the field.

March 20th - Understanding Bulletins Live! Two - Emily Zobel

April 17th - Whitefly and thrips control in greenhouse and high tunnel operations - Dr. Veronica Yurchak, University of Maryland Extension Specialist, Vegetable Production

May 15th - Managing squash bugs and cucumber beetles in cucurbit crops - Dr. Tom Kuhar, Virginia Tech.

June 26th - Palmer amaranth and pigweed control - Dr. Kurt M. Vollmer, University of Maryland Extension Specialist-Weed Management

July 17th - Corn spot and tar update and prevention - Andy Kness, University of Maryland Extension

August 21st - Managing late-season corn earworm - Hayden Schug, University of Maryland Extension

September 18th - Neo-P and other strawberry diseases - Dr. Mengjun Hu, University of Maryland

October 16th - Cover crops for weed management - Dr. Dwayne Joseph, University of Maryland Extension

Pesticide Credits will be available but vary by date. Please contact Emily Zobel (ezobel@umd.edu) or Hayden Schug (hschug@umd.edu) for more information.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Emily Zobel (ezobel@umd.edu) or Hayden Schug (hschug@umd.edu).

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under sub-award number SNE22-005-MD and NIFA award 2021-70006-35384.

Learn simple steps to create a colorful pollinator-friendly landscape around your home.  LEARN ABOUT :  pollination and its importance, the many different pollinators, and the colors that attract pollinators.

Research shows the syndemic of communicable diseases, such as HIV and Hepatitis, are linked with substance use in three contexts: selling or exchanging sex for drugs and money, using substances to enhance or extend sexual activity, and substance use connection to heightened sexual risk-taking. This webinar will discuss HIV and Hepatitis that place communities at risk when there is substance use while exploring the intersection of HIV, Hepatitis, and opioid use in populations that have been challenged with being successful in prevention, treatment, and care programs in diverse settings. This webinar will also examine the benefits of a transdisciplinary model where collaborative efforts are implemented to support clients and patients in substance use treatment and clinical settings. A case scenario will be included to facilitate the learning experience.

Join us for a hands-on workshop on water bath canning. During this workshop, we will provdie an overview of safe food preservation & canning techniques. You will learn the process for canning tomatoes and take a jar of canned tomatoes home. We will guide you through the process step by step, so you can confidently preserve your favorite foods at home. Space is limited, register today!

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Lynn Matava lmatava@umd.edu on or before March 16, 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.

In field assessments of soil structure, compaction, color and smell. Core principles of composting, Systems of varying scales, Hands on demo, 3 Nutrient Management Credits
10-11:30-soild Health- Dr. Hirsh University of MD Extension and Lisa Garfield from Future Harvest will be speaking on soil health, soil health practices and in field examples, How do we measure soil health, Maryland Soil Health card demo.
11:30-1:00pm-Compost Systems and Application Thomas Fazio (compost Manager Eco City Farms) will be speaking on core principals of composting, systems of varying scales and hands on demonstrations.

This virtual event will allow time and space for parents and guardians of Admitted Students in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) to interact with faculty, staff, and students to have your questions answered. Learn more about the guidance and support your student will find in AGNR.

Join us for a virtual event where we will explore the power of food in promoting health and wellness. Learn about the benefits of incorporating functional foods and superfoods into your diet to boost your immune system and overall well-being.

The Backyard Gardening Webinar Series is a free virtual program designed for gardeners of all levels, offering valuable insights from expert presenters in each session. Hosted via Zoom, these one-hour sessions on Tuesdays at noon are both informative and interactive, providing an opportunity for participants to learn and engage with specialists in the field. Each session covers a specific gardening topic, and at the end of the presentation, there is a Q&A segment where attendees can ask questions and get personalized advice.

The course will help landowners convert lawn to natural areas and enhance stewardship of existing natural areas. Based on the guide of the same name, the course provides strategies to landowners of small parcels of land (1-10 acres) that improve the stewardship of their property for personal enjoyment and environmental quality. It uses a hands-on learning approach to help participants develop and implement a plan for their property. Activities include how to map habitat areas, understand basic ecological principles about woodland and wildlife, choose and implement a few habitat management projects, and how to set a timetable and record your progress. Online discussion groups will allow participants to interact with others taking the course. A certificate of completion is awarded when all assignments are completed.

The course costs $125.00 per person, which includes the 108-page “Woods In Your Backyard” guide, workbook, and a tree identification guide. The course is limited to 25 participants, so sign up now!

For more information, go to https://go.umd.edu/the_course. To register through Eventbrite, go to https://go.umd.edu/WIYB_Spring25.