Agriculture

Session 2 topic discussion includes the MDA’s Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming (LEEF), Maryland Department of Natural Resources leasing programs, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 4pm to 5:30pm EST
Location: Zoom or at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School
Reception with refreshments to follow
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📘 Description

Join this hands-on, two-day virtual course introducing the Maryland Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) process from start to finish. Participants will complete a full plan using NuMan Pro 5.3 software.

Certified nutrient management consultants who attend will receive 6 continuing education credits.

This training will cover:

- Maryland Nutrient Management Regulations

- Introduction to the Phosphorus Management Tool (PMT)*

- Data Collection

- Reporting and Recordkeeping

- Soil Sampling and Testing

- Calibrations and Nitrate Testing

- Organic Sampling and Testing

- Livestock, Fruit, and Christmas Trees in NMPs

- Generating Crop Recommendations

- Completing a full example NMP

*In-depth PMT training will be offered at a later date for those interested.

👥 Who Should Attend

All are welcome!
Priority will be given to certified consultants who intend to write Maryland NMPs, followed by certified individuals who need CEUs.
Registration is limited.

💰 Cost

Free course
Optional: NuMan Pro 5.3 one-time purchase fee — $75
(NuMan Pro 5.3 is not compatible with Mac or Chromebooks.)

🔗 Registration

Register by October 21, 2025
👉 go.umd.edu/HTWNMP2025

📞 Contact

Kayla Griffith
📧 kmgriffi@umd.edu

☎ (301) 226-7403

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kayla Griffith on or before October 14, 2025.

Dr. Dan Bautista will give an update on broiler health challenges and help growers understand how to reduce disease in their flocks.

Dr. Dan Bautista will give an update on broiler health challenges and help growes understand how to reduce disease in their flocks.

This will be offered at two different locations, Salisbury and Denton. Salisbury on November 12 and Denton on November 13, 2025

Talk: Dr. Brian Fairchild - 'Flock Success Equals First Two Weeks
Dinner is included

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 25) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and tour the on-campus farm. Please note in this special Saturday session - other academic units will not be available; other University amenities and facilities will operate on weekend hours.

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 24) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and meet in small groups with current students in your AGNR major of interest.

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 17) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and MEET YOUR MAJOR! Team members from your intended AGNR major of interest will meet in breakout groups to provide supplemental programming.

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (October 3) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and MEET YOUR MAJOR! Team members from your intended AGNR major of interest will meet in breakout groups to provide supplemental programming.

Are you interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, nutritional science or another agricultural and natural resources area?  Then come learn what we have to offer in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR).  These sessions will give you a chance to learn about AGNR, its nine undergraduate (BS & BLA) degree programs, minors, our hands-on approach to learning, beyond the classroom experiences, life as a Terp, and more. Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. On this visit (September 26) guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and tour the on-campus farm.