Please save the date for our fall Pumpkin Twilight Tour from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th. The event will take place at our farm at the Wye Research and Education Center at 211 Farm Lane Queenstown, MD 21658.
The Master of Extension Education features a multi-disciplinary program with core courses focused on principles of Extension in needs assessment, program development, evaluation, and social science research methodology as well as a suite of supportive elective courses in a variety of Extension specialty areas. Graduates with Extension education experiences are prepared for dynamic careers in secondary and post-secondary education, non-profits, government, and leadership roles in enterprise. please join us in one of our open house to know about our programs.
*Highly recommended If you are interested in applying to begin the program in 2025
You are cordially invited to join us to celebrate 24 years of the MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture Conference. The conference goals are to provide women involved in agriculture an opportunity to come together to learn about current issues and topics so they can make informed decisions concerning their agribusinesses and family lives.
Sponsorship opportunities available at: https://2025wiasponsor.eventbrite.com
Notice of Filming and Photography - When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending this event, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction.
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 Univeristy of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244 by January 29, 2025.
This training is for the exam that will be administered on February 6, 2024 for those who wish to obtain a pesticide private applicator license. This is an optional training that includes a review of the study manual.
Study manuals can be found online on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website: MD Core Manual or obtained from the Talbot County Extension Office at 28557 Marys Court Suite 1 Easton MD 21601. They cost $20.
** We are collecting cell phone numbers in case of inclement weather. This event will follow Talbot County School closings for inclement weather.
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 a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244 by January 7, 2025.
Register by September 20, 2024. Seating is limited. Further directions including payment specifics, will be sent via email on September 13, 2024.
Event: How to Write a Nutrient Management Plan for Certified Consultants
Dates: September 27th and October 4th, 2024* (*Please note: October 4th is an optional, but recommended, plan writing day.)
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658
Description: This course will introduce the Maryland nutrient management planning process from beginning to end. Participants will apply that information to a real plan, written in it’s entirety, on the (optional) second day utilizing NuMan Pro 5.3 software. Newly (less than one year since certification) certified nutrient management consultants will receive 6 continuing education credits.
Who should attend: All are welcome; however, priority is given to certified consultants who intend on writing Maryland nutrient management plans.
NuMan Pro 5.3 will be utilized during this course. Participants may bring their own laptops, however, NuMan Pro 5.3 is not compatable with Mac or Chromebooks. It is not required to purchase NuMan prior to the course, however, purchase instructions will be emailed a week prior for those interested in purchasing a copy.
Cost: $30 paid as a non-refundable check covers a USB drive with course materials and lunch on days 1 and 2, due to MDA by September 23rd, 2024. Payment and lunch signup information will be sent to registrants along with separate payment information for NuMan Pro Software, which has a $75 cost.
Registration: Register at http://go.umd.edu/HTWNMPFall24 by September 20, 2024. Seating is limited. Further directions including payment specifics, will be sent via email on September 13, 2024.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Kayla Griffith, kmgriffi@umd.edu or (301) 226-7439. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Kayla Griffith on or before September 13, 2024.
Online version: Will be offered at a future TBD date if there is sufficient interest. Notify Kayla Griffith at kmgriffi@umd.edu if you are interested in signing up for an online course.
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.
Join us on October 5th, 2024 for a family fun day at at the farm to see agriculture education in action! Events are geared for children and include tractor races, milking contest, feed bag toss, compost chaos, egg operation, and more! This family event is free to attend and is located at the Frederick County Farm Museum Fall Fest at Rose Hill Manor Park in Frederick, MD. We hope to see you there!
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 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 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.
If you are interested in taking the exam, contact Doris Behnke, dbehnke@umd.edu, 410.996.8135, as soon as possible to obtain study materials and register for the exam.
In order to use certain restricted pesticides, Maryland law requires residents to be licensed. Residents who want to be licensed, must pass the Maryland Private Pesticide Licensing Exam.
