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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. This workshop will present information on common crop insect pest identification and biology, monitoring and thresholds, preventive and nonchemical pest control methods, and chemical controls.

Workshops will be repeated in two locations:

On September 30, 2024, in Queenstown, MD.

On October 1, 2024, at the University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office (18410 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD 20855)

Each workshop will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with lunch included.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Emily Zobel at ezobel@umd.edu or 410-228-8800 by September 11, 2024.

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 subaward number SNE22-005-MD and NIFA award 2021-70006-35384. Empowering small-scaled, limited-resource and other farmers with IPM knowledge.

Join Harford County Master Gardeners in conjunction with the Harford County Public Library - Darlington branch to learn what end-of-season tasks to do in the fall and which to leave until spring so that the upcoming season's garden plants and beneficial wildlife will thrive in your yard.

Each person attending must register prior to the program.

Join us via Zoom to learn more about our undergraduate (BLA) and graduate (MLA) accredited programs.

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely, and how to flavor meals like a pro!

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely and how to flavor meals like a pro!

Join Entomologist and UMD Extension Educator Emily Zobel to talk about the wonderful diversity of caterpillars; from venomous hairs to vibrant colors, we examine stinging caterpillars, how to identify them, and why you should leave them alone!

Join Dean Beyrouty for a discussion and Q&A with Lisa Munoz, Founder and President of SciComm Services, science content strategist and author of Women in Science Now.

Join AGNR for great food, networking, and activities at our annual fall tradition: the AGNR Family & Friends Tailgate! Starting at 10:00am before the game! 

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 agriculture, environmental stewardship, horticulture, landscaping, turfgrass management, or ag communications. Explore areas of study, financial aid and scholarships, world-class facilities, campus life, and more. 

Open House will take place at the University of Maryland. Upon registration, more information will be sent. With questions, please contact Becky Tetter at 301.405.4686 or rjones98@umd.edu.

Join Madeline Potter, University of Maryland Extension Faculty Specialist for Entomology & IPM, for a lunch and learn webinar about the invasive spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), Navigating the Spotted Lanternfly Buzz: Separating Science from Sensation, on August 21st from 12PM - 1PM ET over Zoom.

With all the buzz it is important to separate fact from fiction. This webinar will provide you with key facts about the invasive spotted lanternfly, debunk common myths, detail options for what you can do if you find spotted lanternfly, and offer resources for credible information and updates. Gain science-based information to assist others and mitigate negative impacts on our communities and the environment.