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Spring 2026 PSLA Seminar Series


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Cost
Free Event
Location
4291 Fieldhouse Drive,College Park,MD,US,20742
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Cost
Free Event
Location
4291 Fieldhouse Drive,College Park,MD,US,20742
About the Organizer

PSLA Seminars are held in person weekly on Mondays beginning 2.9.26 in PLS Building Rm 2107/2109 from 12PM-1PM followed by graduate student lunch with the seminar speaker. Seminars will be broadcast live via Zoom. Spring 2026 will feature speakers from the University of Oregon, National Links Trust, Brookhaven National Laboratory, MSDE, and the University of Florida.

AGNR Admitted & Prospective Student Info Session, Including Campus Farm Tour


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Registration

Please register by April 13th.

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Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs
  • Friday, April 17 - Friday, April 17
Registration

Please register by April 13th.

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Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you an admitted -or- prospective student interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, landscape architecture, nutritional science or another agriculture and natural resources field? Join us to explore what the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has to offer.

This information session introduces AGNR, including our nine undergraduate degree programs (BS & BLA), minors, hands-on learning approach, beyond-the-classroom experiences, and life as an AGNR Terp.

Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. During the April 17, 2026 session, guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and tour the nearby Campus Farm! Please dress for the weather - the second half of this session will be held outdoors.

AGNR Admitted Student Info Session, Including AGNR Student Ambassadors One-on-One Discussions by Major


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Registration

Please register by March 31st.

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Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs
  • Friday, April 03 - Friday, April 03
Registration

Please register by March 31st.

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About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you an admitted UMD student interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, landscape architecture, nutritional science or another agriculture and natural resources field? Join us to explore what the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has to offer.

This information session introduces AGNR, including our nine undergraduate degree programs (BS & BLA), minors, hands-on learning approach, beyond-the-classroom experiences, and life as an AGNR Terp.

Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. During the April 3, 2026 session, guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and then interact personally with AGNR students in your intended field of study. Student representatives from each AGNR major will lead breakout sessions to provide focused, supplemental programming. This very personalized visit allows you to get a real feel for being an AGNR Terp!

AGNR Admitted & Prospective Student Info Session, Including Campus Farm Tour


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Registration

Please register by March 25th.

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About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs
  • Saturday, March 28 - Saturday, March 28
Registration

Please register by March 25th.

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About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you an admitted -OR- prospective UMD student interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, landscape architecture, nutritional science or another agriculture and natural resources field? Join us to explore what the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has to offer.

This information session introduces AGNR, including our nine undergraduate degree programs (BS & BLA), minors, hands-on learning approach, beyond-the-classroom experiences, and life as an AGNR Terp.

Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. During the March 28, 2026 session, guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and tour the nearby Campus Farm!

Please dress for the weather - the second half of this session will be held outdoors. This special Saturday session allows you the convenience of a weekend visit, however, no general campus tours will be available. We encourage you to plan to take the virtual general campus tour after your AGNR visit!

AGNR Admitted Student Info Session, Including Breakout Session with Your Major


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Registration

Please register by March 24th.

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About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs
  • Friday, March 27 - Friday, March 27
Registration

Please register by March 24th.

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About the Organizer
Contact
Kimberly Monahan, Academic Programs

Are you an admitted UMD student interested in studying environmental science, animal science, plant science, landscape architecture, nutritional science or another agriculture and natural resources field? Join us to explore what the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has to offer.

This information session introduces AGNR, including our nine undergraduate degree programs (BS & BLA), minors, hands-on learning approach, beyond-the-classroom experiences, and life as an AGNR Terp.

Please note that each visit date offers a unique experience. During the March 27, 2026 session, guests will attend a general presentation, hear from current AGNR students, and then Meet Your Major! Representative from each AGNR major will lead breakout sessions to provide focused, supplemental programming.

Learn about AGNR and your intended major -- all in one visit!

Urban Agriculture Winter Webinar Series


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Registration

You may sign up through the Zoom link to register for the webinar series. You only need to sign up once, andit will give you access to all three events. Come to any of the three you choose.

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Cost
$ Free
  • Tuesday, December 09 - Tuesday, December 09
  • Tuesday, January 06 - Tuesday, January 06
  • Tuesday, January 20 - Tuesday, January 20
Registration

You may sign up through the Zoom link to register for the webinar series. You only need to sign up once, andit will give you access to all three events. Come to any of the three you choose.

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Cost
$ Free

This virtual lunch and learn webinar series is great for beginner and intermediate urban growers, as we'll cover the basics of an urban agriculture operation. Topics will include ways to improve soil health, how to enter the new market of mushroom farming, and the certifications you need to maintain an operation in Maryland.

Good Agricultural Practices, Introduction to Produce Safety Rule


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Registration
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Cost
Free Event
Location
Firebird Research Farm (UDC)
About the Organizer
Contact
Carol Allen
Phone: 240-994-5043
  • Saturday, June 15 - Saturday, June 15
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
Firebird Research Farm (UDC)
About the Organizer
Contact
Carol Allen
Phone: 240-994-5043

Attend this in-person event to receive certification for Good Agricultural Practices from the Maryland Department of Agriculture. All-day attendance is mandatory to earn the certificate.

Agenda:

TimeProgram
8:00 a.m.Registration open
8:30 – 9:05 a.m.Introductions, expectations, Introduction: Writing a Food Safety Plan
9:05 – 9:55 a.m.What is hazard analysis? Workers: Health Hygiene, and Training (35 min talk + 10 min plan work and discussion)
9:55 – 10:05 a.m.Break
10:05 – 10:40 a.m.Wildlife (25 min talk + 10 min plan work and discussion)
10:40 – 11:45 a.m.Production Water (40 min talk + 15 min plan work and discussion)
11:45- NoonQuestions?
Noon – 1:00 p.m.lunch break
1:00 pm – 1:50 p.m.Waste: Fertilizers/Biological Soil Amendments of Animal Origin (BSAAO’s) (40 min talk + 10 min plan work)
1:50 - 2:40 p.m.Good Handling Practices: Harvest and Postharvest, (35 min talk, 15 min plan work)
2:40 – 2:50 pmBreak
2:50 – 3:30 pmPostharvest Water, (30 min talk, 10 min plan work),
3:30 – 4:00 pmStandard Operating Procedures (15 min talk, 15 min writing, 1 example report out)
4:00 pmWhat is next? GAP implementation, record keeping questions, the audit
4:30 pmAdjourn
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