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Master of Extension Education Spring Virtual Open House

Wednesday, Feb 26
  • 6:00 PM
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Join us for an exciting Q&A session on February 26, 2025 at 6pm EST to learn more about Master of Extension Education Program. This your opportunity to meet with faculty and ask any and all questions.

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Free Event
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Tim Knight
Phone: 301-314-1520

Reclaiming Roots: Exploring issues of land tenure and the experiences of BIPOC farmers in Maryland

  • Thursday, February 27 - Thursday, February 27
Cost
Free Event
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Tim Knight
Phone: 301-314-1520

Panelists:
Farmer Chippy - Plantation Park Heights
Farmer Gale - Deep Roots Farm
Mario Harley - Piscataway Conoy Tribe
Sebi Medina-Tayac - Red Cedar Farms

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Location
Frederick Fairgrounds
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Dr. Brittany Fletcher
Phone: 301-226-7576

Fundamentals of Sheep Production

  • Saturday, March 29 - Saturday, March 29
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Free Event
Location
Frederick Fairgrounds
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Contact
Dr. Brittany Fletcher
Phone: 301-226-7576

A free event for all ages of sheep producers sponsored by the Frederick County and Maryland Sheep Breeders Associations in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension.  Attendees will spend the day learning the basics of raising sheep and networking with other producers. Lunch will be provided.

Date: March 29,  2025  |  Saturday
Time: 10 AM – 3:15 PM  |  Cost: Free, but registration is required.
Location: Frederick Fairgrounds 797 East Patrick Street, Building 7, Frederick, MD 21701
Registration information: go.umd.edu/sheepbasics
Contact: Dr. Brittany Fletcher | bfletch1@umd.edu | 301-226-7576

Agenda:

  • 9:45 am – 10:00 am: Check in
  • 10:00 am – 10:15 am: Welcome and Introductions
  • 10:15 am – 11:00 am: Fencing and Facilities
  • 11:00 am – 11:15 am: Break
  • 11:15 am – 12:00 am: Nutritional Management
  • 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Lunch
  • 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm: Know your Resources
  • 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Keeping your Herd Healthy
  • 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Break
  • 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Producer Panel
  • 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Equipment and Show Prep for 4-Hers
  • 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Wrap-up and evaluations

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 Dr. Brittany Fletcher 2 weeks prior to the event at (301) 226-7576.

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Update Your Nutrient Management Plan

  • Monday, February 10 - Monday, February 10
  • Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 11
  • Tuesday, February 18 - Tuesday, February 18
  • Tuesday, February 25 - Tuesday, February 25
  • Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, February 26
Cost
Free Event

2025 Schedule

Have you updated your nutrient management plan for the upcoming cropping season? Do you have questions? Do you need help getting started? Do you need a software refresher?

The University of Maryland Extension (UME) Nutrient Management Specialists will be available to assist you with updating to your nutrient management plan and the nutrient management planning software NuMan Pro 5.3. The sessions will be informal and participants will work at their own pace. Participants must be familiar with a keyboard/computer and able to retrieve and save files. Bring a keyboarding assistant, if needed.

WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?

  • A copy of your most recent nutrient management plan
  • An electronic copy of your NuMan Pro file and other plan components on CD or memory stick
  • Soil test results no older than Fall 2022
  • A recent manure analysis (if manure is applied to your land)
  • Knowledge of what crops are planned for the 2025 cropping season
  • A record of manure applications made in the 2023 and 2024 cropping years

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED?
Laptop computers equipped with NuMan Pro 5.3 software, printers, and technical support to make the updating process quick and easy.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

  • Registration is mandatory to ensure an adequate number of computers are available.
  • Each session will be limited to 11 participants so register early.
  • There is no fee to attend these sessions.
  • Register by contacting Paul Shipley at 301-405-2563 or prs@umd.edu
  • Note: Continuing education credits are not available for these sessions.
DATE TIME LOCATION
February 10, 2025
(snow date: February 19, 2025)
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1:00pm-4:00pm)
UME-Charles County Office
9501 Crain Highway, Bel Alton, MD 20611
February 11, 2025
(snow date: February 17, 2025)
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1:00pm-4:00pm)
Wye Research and Education Center
124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658
February 18, 2025
(snow date: March 10, 2025)
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1:00pm-4:00pm)
UME-Baltimore County Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 21030
February 25, 2025
(snow date: March 3, 2025)
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1:00pm-4:00pm)
UME-Frederick County Office
330 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702
February 26, 2025
(snow date: March 4, 2025)
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1:00pm-4:00pm)
UME-Washington County Office
7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713
April 7, 2025
(snow date: April 14, 2025)
1:00pm-4:00pm
(1:00pm-4:00pm)
UME- Frederick County Office
330 Montevue Lane, Frederick, MD 21702

 

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Cost
Free Event
Location
400 Brooklett's Ave,Easton,MD,US,21601
About the Organizer

Talbot County Master Gardeners provide research-based, unbiased information to communities in the areas of horticulture and sustainable landscaping.

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Talbot County Master Gardeners
Phone: 410-822-1244

Cabin Fever Relievers

  • Thursday, February 06 - Thursday, February 06
Cost
Free Event
Location
400 Brooklett's Ave,Easton,MD,US,21601
About the Organizer

Talbot County Master Gardeners provide research-based, unbiased information to communities in the areas of horticulture and sustainable landscaping.

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Talbot County Master Gardeners
Phone: 410-822-1244

February 6th- Common Houseplant Propagation

March 6th- Seed Starting

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$ $30 for mail-in; $33.85 online (Eventbrite)
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The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1950. In the early part of the last century the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. (FGCMD) was one of the first states to form a Federation as part of the garden club movement. In 1929 Maryland was one of sixteen charter states that organized into what is now the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland

Earth Day Event

  • Thursday, April 24 - Thursday, April 24
Cost
$ $30 for mail-in; $33.85 online (Eventbrite)
About the Organizer

The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. was founded in 1926 and incorporated in 1950. In the early part of the last century the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. (FGCMD) was one of the first states to form a Federation as part of the garden club movement. In 1929 Maryland was one of sixteen charter states that organized into what is now the National Garden Clubs, Inc.

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Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland

Join the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland (FGCM) for an Earth Day Symposium featuring three of University of Maryland Extension's Faculty members covering topics from ecological landscaping, native plants, and pollinators.

Dr. Stacy Small-Lorenz, Specialist for Residential Landscape Ecology will speak on Ecological Landscaping for a Climate Resistant Watershed.
Lisa Kuder, Native Plants & Landscape Specialist will speak on Beauty, Biodiversity, and Resilience.
Madeline Potter, Faculty Specialist for Entomology & IPM will speak on Protecting Pollinators and Beneficial Insects Amid Climate Change.

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3972 Campus Drive College Park,,College Park,MD,US,20742
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To promote and facilitate international activities in the College through collaboration with educational institutions, organizations and agencies throughout the world.

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International Program in Agriculture and Natural Resources(IPAN)

AGNR Global Community of Practice

  • Wednesday, April 02 - Wednesday, April 02
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3972 Campus Drive College Park,,College Park,MD,US,20742
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To promote and facilitate international activities in the College through collaboration with educational institutions, organizations and agencies throughout the world.

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International Program in Agriculture and Natural Resources(IPAN)

Global Community of Practice (CoP) is creating a space for faculty, staff, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students to collaborate, learn, access resources, and further Agriculture and Natural Resources ( AGNR) goals towards increased international engagement.

Wye Research and Education Center
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Chris Cochran

2025 Bay Area Fruit School

  • Wednesday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 19
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Chris Cochran

The University of Maryland Extension and College of Agriculture and Natural Resources will host an all-day workshop focusing on fruits, insects, and management on Wednesday, February 19th, at the Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive in Queenstown.

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$ Cost: Early Bird: $81.88 includes fees. After February 7: $92.55 includes fees.
Location
Wicomico Civic Center
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Ginny Rosenkranz
Phone: 301-226-7715

Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference

  • Tuesday, February 11 - Tuesday, February 11
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$ Cost: Early Bird: $81.88 includes fees. After February 7: $92.55 includes fees.
Location
Wicomico Civic Center
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Ginny Rosenkranz
Phone: 301-226-7715

Salisbury, MD – The Eastern Shore Pest Management Conference will take place on February 11, 2025, at the Wicomico Civic Center, located at 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD. This premier event brings together industry professionals for a day of insightful presentations and networking, focusing on the latest trends and techniques in pest management.

Agenda

Time Title Speaker
7:30 - 8:00 AM Check In  
8:00 - 8:50 AM Aquatic Weed Control Kelly Billing, Water Becomes a Garden
9:00 - 9:50 AM What’s Going on with the Leaves? Dave Clement, UME
10:00 - 10:50 AM Right of Way Weed Control Dwayne Joseph, UME
11:00 - 11:50 AM Elements of a Compliant Inspection (PFA) Sara Butcher, MDA
12:00 - 1:00 PM Lunch  
1:00 - 1:50 PM Stinging Bugs & Ouchy Plants Emily Zobel & Ginny Rosenkranz, UME
2:00 - 2:50 PM How Effective are Organic Fertilizers and Composts in Delivering Nutrients to Turf (PFA) Andrew Ristvey
3:00 - 3:50 PM MDA Pesticide Update

Billy Carman, MDA

This conference is an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain valuable continuing education credits in various categories

  • MDA-NM Certification: 2 CEU for Professional Fertilizer Applicator (PFA)
  • MDA Pesticide Credits: 2 (Forestry), 3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research).
  • Virginia Pesticide Credits: 2 (forestry),3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research), technician.
  • Delaware Pesticide Credits: 2 (forestry),3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research) District of Columbia Pesticide Credits: 3A, C, (Ornamentals and Turf) 5 (Aquatic) 6 (Right of way), 10 (Demonstration & Research).
  • Pennsylvania Pesticide Credits: 00 (Core 2), PC(Private 6), 06 (Ornamental and Shade Trees 3), 07 (Lawns and Turf3), 09 (Aquatic Pest Control 2), 10 (Right of Way & Weeds 3), 18 Demonstration & Research 10), 23 (Park/School Pest Control 10)
  • West Virginia Pesticide credits: Cat 4A Turf & Ornamentals (6) , Cat 6 Aquatic Weed Control (4) , Cat 7 Right of Way (6)
  • ISA: 3 CEUs, Maryland Tree Expert LTE: 4.0 CEUs Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional: 4 CEUs
  • CPH: 1CEU (self-reporting on the MNLGA website)

Cost:

  • Early Bird Registration: $81.88 (includes fees)  
  • After February 7: $92.55 (includes fees) 

Reserve your spot today by following this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-eastern-shore-pest-management-conference-tickets-1091167825339

Join us for a day of learning, networking, and advancing your knowledge in pest management.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Ginny Rosenkranz on or before (2 weeks prior to event; may adjust depending on accommodation) at (301) 226-7715 or rosnkrnz@umd.edu

 

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$ Early Bird: $40; on Feb. 6, 2025: $45
Location
Western Maryland Research and Education Center

Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting

  • Thursday, February 13 - Thursday, February 13
Registration
Cost
$ Early Bird: $40; on Feb. 6, 2025: $45
Location
Western Maryland Research and Education Center

Keedysville, MD – The University of Maryland's Western Maryland Research and Education Center is excited to announce the annual Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting, scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025. This valuable event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Western Maryland Research and Education Center, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756.

Join us for a comprehensive day dedicated to the commercial fruit industry, featuring updates on pesticide and nutrient management and other essential information for tree and small fruit production. Industry experts and representatives from the University of Maryland Extension will provide insights that are vital for growers and producers.

Attending this meeting counts toward recertification for continuing education credits (CEUs) for individuals holding a current and valid license in Maryland and West Virginia for Pesticide Recertification Training and Nutrient Management Voucher.

  • MARYLAND Recertification Training Commercial/Public Agency/Consultant/Private-6 credits in Categories 1A, 10*,CORE, PVT*
  • WEST VIRGINIA Pesticide Recertification Training-5 credits in Cat 1-5, Cat 11-5, Cat 12-5, Cat PA-4
  • MARYLAND Nutrient Management Program- 2 hours

The cost to attend the workshop is $40 prior to February 6, 2025, and $45 thereafter. Your registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and educational handouts.

Don’t miss the opportunity to expand your knowledge and connect with fellow industry professionals. For more information and to register, please visit https://go.umd.edu/WMFM-2025.

AGENDA (Tentative-subject to change)

MORNING SESSION

  • 8:30 a.m. Registration Check-In & Continental Breakfast
  • 9:00 a.m. Introductions & Program Overview, Dr. Joseph Fiola, Specialist in Viticulture and Small Fruit, UME, WMREC, Keedysville, MD
  • 9:10 a.m. Nutrient Management Update & Recertification, Bryan Harris, Implementation Coordinator NMP, MDA, Annapolis, MD
  • 9:40 a.m. Pesticide Regulatory Update & Recertification,Rob Hofstetter, Program Manager, Pesticide Regulation Section, MDA, Annapolis, MD
  • 10:10 a.m. Break & Visit Displays
  • 10:30 a.m. Apple Fruit Harvest and Management, Macarena Farcuh, Assistant Professor, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, UMD
  • 11:15 a.m. Reminders for Managing Cane Borers, Strawberry Rootworm, and Sap Beetles, Kelly Hamby, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist, Department of Entomology, UMD
  • 12:00 p.m. Lunch & Visit Displays

AFTERNOON SESSION

  • 1:00 p.m. Maryland State Horticultural Society (MSHS) & Maryland Apple Promotion Board Update,Chuck Schuster, MSHS Executive Director; Bill Gardenhour, Apple Promotion Board Update, Gardenhour Orchards, Smithsburg, MD
  • 1:15 p.m. Strawberry Neopestalotiopsis and its Impact in Mid-Atlantic Strawberry Fields, Samantha Ann Hasselhoff, Research Graduate Assistant, Plant Pathology, PSLA, UMD
  • 1:55 p.m. Orchard “IPM” Research Update, Dr. Laura Nixon, Visiting Scientist, Entomology, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station
  • 2:30 p.m. Break & Visit Displays
  • 2:50 p.m. Tree Fruit Horticulture Update, Dr. Lisa Tang, Horticulturist, USDA-ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Station, Kearneysville, WV
  • 3:30 p.m. Managing Apple Production in Warmer, Wetter, Windier, Wackier Weather, Dr. Chris Walsh, Emeritus Professor, Horticulture, PSLA, UMD
  • 4:00 p.m. Discussion Questions, Comments, Pesticide and Nutrient Management Recertification, Program Evaluation, and Adjourn

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact us at (301) 432-2767.

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.

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