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UMD Giving Day

Wednesday, Mar 05
  • All Day
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Help pave the way for the future for Giving Day UMD! On March 5 you can make a difference by supporting AGNR community, education, and research efforts.

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Cost
Free Event
Location
Plow and Stars Farm
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Contact
Amanda Grev
Phone: 301-226-7575

Spring Fencing Workshop

  • Tuesday, March 11 - Tuesday, March 11
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
Plow and Stars Farm
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Contact
Amanda Grev
Phone: 301-226-7575

The Mountains to Bay Grazing Alliance and University of Maryland Extension invite grazers, livestock owners, and associated industry personnel to attend an upcoming fencing workshop this spring!

The fencing workshop will be held on March 11, 2025 at Plow and Stars Farm in Poolesville, MD from 9 AM to 12 PM. The workshop will cover the basics of fencing, including an overview of fencing types, perimeter vs. interior fencing options, energizer selection and grounding, insulator and post options, and fault finding.

This event will take place outdoors, please dress accordingly for the weather. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate please contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

University of Maryland Extension 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 us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

AEED Open House Flyer
Registration

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go.umd.edu/AEEDSpring25OpenHouse

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Cost
Free Event
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Master of Extension Education Spring Virtual Open House

  • Wednesday, February 26 - Wednesday, February 26
Registration

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go.umd.edu/AEEDSpring25OpenHouse

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Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

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.

Reclaiming Roots flyer
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer
Contact
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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Contact
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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Cost
Free Event
Location
Frederick Fairgrounds
About the Organizer
Contact
Dr. Brittany Fletcher
Phone: 301-226-7576

Fundamentals of Sheep Production

  • Saturday, March 29 - Saturday, March 29
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
Frederick Fairgrounds
About the Organizer
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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Registration

Register by contacting Paul Shipley

Cost
Free Event

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.

Contact
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.

Contact
Talbot County Master Gardeners
Phone: 410-822-1244

February 6th- Common Houseplant Propagation

March 6th- Seed Starting

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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.

Contact
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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Cost
$ Free
Location
3972 Campus Drive College Park,,College Park,MD,US,20742
About the Organizer

To promote and facilitate international activities in the College through collaboration with educational institutions, organizations and agencies throughout the world.

Contact
International Program in Agriculture and Natural Resources(IPAN)

AGNR Global Community of Practice

  • Wednesday, April 02 - Wednesday, April 02
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Cost
$ Free
Location
3972 Campus Drive College Park,,College Park,MD,US,20742
About the Organizer

To promote and facilitate international activities in the College through collaboration with educational institutions, organizations and agencies throughout the world.

Contact
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
Registration

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Cost
$ $45.00
About the Organizer
Contact
Chris Cochran

2025 Bay Area Fruit School

  • Wednesday, February 19 - Wednesday, February 19
Registration

You can register through Eventbrite or email mstibbe@umd.edu

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Cost
$ $45.00
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Contact
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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