Agriculture

Join the seed-saving movement with our first annual Seed Circle Project. This year's seed choice is Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter Tomato. We will highlight this heirloom tomato and show you how to save seeds at the end of the season, so you can return dried seeds to local seed libraries or your local extension office.

Free seeds or plants will be available and the only thing that we ask is that you pass along seeds to friends, neighbors, and donate what you can back to seed libraries across Allegany and Garrett County. 🍅 Seeds will be available while supplies last in Allegany and Garrett Counties, but anyone can come to learn about tomatoes! Locations for picking up free seeds for this project will be announced in March!

A Virtual Tomato Basics Gardening Class will kick off our seed saving year on, February 23rd at 12:30pm!

Register here: https://go.umd.edu/2026SeedCircleProjectRegistration

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This webinar will walk participants through the essential requirements for selling farm-fresh eggs, from understanding state regulations and labeling laws to proper handling, washing, storage, and food safety practices. Attendees will learn the differences between on-farm, direct-to-consumer, and retail egg sales, as well as when grading, licensing, or inspections may be required.

This webinar will walk participants through the essential requirements for selling farm-fresh eggs, from understanding state regulations and labeling laws to proper handling, washing, storage, and food safety practices. Attendees will learn the differences between on-farm, direct-to-consumer, and retail egg sales, as well as when grading, licensing, or inspections may be required.

Format: Online

Course Dates:
March 30 – May 1, 2026

Description:
This fully online Farmer Training and Certification course provides the same certification requirements as other FTC offerings and is intended for producers seeking additional scheduling flexibility in the spring. Training focuses on nutrient management regulations and development of nutrient management plans using NuMan Pro software.

Participants must have current soil and manure/organic tests prior to training.

Registration:
https://go.umd.edu/FTCApril2026

Format: Online

Course Dates:
March 2 – April 3, 2026

Description:
This fully online Farmer Training and Certification course is designed for Maryland producers seeking certification to write their own nutrient management plans. Participants will receive instruction on Maryland nutrient management requirements and plan development using NuMan Pro software.

The course requires a significant time commitment. Larger or more complex operations may require additional training. Participants must have current soil and manure/organic tests prior to training.

Registration:
https://go.umd.edu/FTCMarch2026

Event Type: FARMER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Date & Time: March 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Format: In-Person
Location: Dorchester County Extension Office, 501 Court Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613

Description: Exam day for participants to review and submit their first nutrient management plan (NMP) to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FTCFebruary2026

Event Type: FARMER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Date & Time: February 26, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Format: Online (Zoom)
Location: Online via Zoom

Description: Online exam day for participants to review and submit their first nutrient management plan (NMP) to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FTCFebruary2026

Event Type: FARMER TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Date & Time: February 24, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Format: In-Person
Location: Washington County Extension Office, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Description: Exam day for participants to review and submit their first nutrient management plan (NMP) to the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA).

Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FTCFebruary2026

Date & Time: February 20, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Format: Hybrid (Zoom or In-Person)

Location: Zoom or select Extension office
Dorchester County Extension Office: 501 Court Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613
Washington County Extension Office: 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713

Description: Third and final day of hybrid training for Maryland producers to learn how to write their own nutrient management plan (NMP) using NuMan Pro. Participants may attend via Zoom or in person.

Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FTCFebruary2026

Date & Time: February 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Format: Hybrid (Zoom or In-Person)

Location: Zoom or select Extension office
Washington County Extension Office: 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
Dorchester County Extension Office: 501 Court Lane, Cambridge, MD 21613

Description: Second day of hybrid training for Maryland producers to learn how to write their own nutrient management plan (NMP) using NuMan Pro. Participants may attend via Zoom or in person.

Registration: https://go.umd.edu/FTCFebruary2026