Extension

📅 November 4, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Wye Angus Conference Center, 2010 Carmichael Road, Queenstown, MD 21658

Join the University of Maryland Extension’s Agricultural Nutrient Management Program for a full-day, hands-on workshop.

Morning session (9:30–11:30 AM): Learn different methods for measuring forage yield in pastures and hayfields, including clip & weigh, plate meters, grazing sticks, and table estimations.

Afternoon session (12:30–4:00 PM): Participate in manure spreader calibration to determine swath width, overlap, and application rates. UMD Soil Fertility Bulletins EC-1 & EC-2 will be provided.

✅ No cost to attend
📚 Earn 6 Nutrient Management Continuing Education Credits (6 CEUs)
☔ Rain or shine – please dress for outdoor activities

For accommodations, contact Kayla Griffith at (301) 226-7403 or kmgriffi@umd.edu
by October 1, 2025.

This session will cover design fundamentals for solar energy systems, including site assessment, system sizing, and planning considerations for residential and agricultural applications. It is the third webinar in the Fall 2025 Solar Energy Webinar Series, which introduces key topics in solar energy for Maryland residents and professionals. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.

This session will explain the fundamentals of solar PV technology, including energy conversion, system components, and performance considerations. It is the second webinar in the Fall 2025 Solar Energy Webinar Series, which introduces key topics in solar energy for Maryland residents and professionals. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.

This session will explore Maryland’s solar market, including current incentives, economic drivers, and emerging opportunities for homes, farms, and businesses. It is the first webinar in the Fall 2025 Solar Energy Webinar Series, which introduces key topics in solar energy for Maryland residents and professionals. Hosted by Drew Schiavone, Energy Specialist with University of Maryland Extension.

Native plants are the foundation of healthy and biodiverse ecosystems. Native plants occur naturally in a habitat, have co-evolved with other species, and have adapted to physical conditions over time. Join Mikaela Boley, UME Educator, as she walks us through the ins and outs of adding native plants to our gardens.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu

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.

Pruning is an important maintenance practice that helps keep our trees healthy for years. Join UME Extension Specialist, Dr. Andrew Ritsvey for an interactive discussion on winter pruning.

For further information or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please call or email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne's County Master Gardener Coordinator, Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by November 6, 2025

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.

Stop by the library with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space. This month’s topic is “Holiday Houseplants”.

Learn about selecting native plant species for the growing environment, how native seeds have adapted to different growing conditions, and engage in sowing seeds for the winter. Each participant will bring home 2-3 four-inch pots with native seeds. This class will involve a short walk to the Kent Island Community Garden, where participants can collect native seeds as well!

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, please contact your local University of Maryland Extension Office, Rachel Rhodes (410) 758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu by October 27, 2025

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.

📘 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.

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 our open house to know about our programs!