Free

Pasture and Soil Health Panel
Pasture management overview
Strategies to build soil health
lunch included
Free Registration
Speakers: Dr. Amanda Grev, Darlene Goehringer, Webb Dulin Jr.

This training is 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 21, 2026.

This year’s program features presentations covering nutrient management updates, precision planting, irrigation strategies, and other key agronomic topics relevant to Maryland producers.

St. Mary's County 4-H Open House

Come check out 4-H and the different 4-H clubs in St. Mary's County and what they have to offer.

This 2-hour course is for farmers needing continuing education credits to renew their Maryland private applicator license. This class is in-person at the Harford County Extension office and is free to attend.

Zoom Webinar

If you need both nutrient voucher and pesticide credits, come for the full 3 hours (6:00-9:00pm). If you only need nutrient voucher credits, come at 6:00pm and leave at 8:00pm. If you only need private pesticide applicator recertification credits, come at 7:00pm and leave at 9:00pm.

📅 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.

Session 2 topic discussion includes the MDA’s Leaders in Environmentally Engaged Farming (LEEF), Maryland Department of Natural Resources leasing programs, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Date: November 19, 2025
Time: 4pm to 5:30pm EST
Location: Zoom or at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School
Reception with refreshments to follow
Register Here
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Pick up your spirits and a pumpkin at AGNR’s annual Pick & Treat! 🎃

Take a break from UMD Spooky Season (aka Midterms) on Thursday, October 30 from 2:30-4:30pm to enjoy some festive fall fun as we turn the Animal Sciences courtyard into a pumpkin patch.

Mark your calendars to come pick a pumpkin grown at our very own Wye Research & Education Center and discover what treats await! Costumes and furry companions are welcome!