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Maryland nutrient applicators are required under the 1998 Water Quality Act to follow guidelines on fertilizer and manure applications. Farmers applying nutrients (synthetic or organic) to 10 or more acres of land are required to have a current Nutrient Management Voucher. Vouchers are obtained by attending an approved 2-hour training course once every three years. All other certified farmers and consultants in need of continuing education credits are encouraged to attend.

Frederick, Howard, and Montgomery Counties hold Nutrient Management Training and Recertification each year in the Fall. This year it will be a cluster event held at the Frederick Extension Office.

Frederick, Howard, and Montgomery Counties hold Maryland Private Pesticide Applicators initial certification training and exams each year in the Fall. This year the training will be held at the Frederick Extension Office.

The training covers the basics of pesticide use, handling, and safety in preparation for the Maryland Private Pesticide Applicator's Exam, held the following week. This training is optional for those seeking a Private Pesticide License, though it is highly advised to those unfamiliar with pesticide use and safety-seeking certification.

*Please note, the optional training is Nov 7th and the Exam is Nov 14th.*

Private Applicators are required to have a recertification training session during the last year of their current three-year certification period. Recertification training provides applicators with new information on pest control, health and environmental safety, pest management technology, and changes in pesticide laws and regulations to help the applicator continue to use pesticides safely and effectively. The training must consist of a minimum of 4 credits which is the equivalent of two hours of pest or pesticide-related topics as determined by MDA and UME.

Weeds, diseases, and insects are often a major concern for growers in Maryland. Integrated pest management (IPM) programs incorporate multiple pest management strategies into their production practices. This workshop will present information on common crop insect pest identification and biology, monitoring and thresholds, preventive and nonchemical pest control methods, and chemical controls.

Workshops will be repeated in two locations:

On September 30, 2024, in Queenstown, MD.

On October 1, 2024, at the University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office (18410 Muncaster Rd, Derwood, MD 20855)

Each workshop will be from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with lunch included.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Emily Zobel at ezobel@umd.edu or 410-228-8800 by September 11, 2024.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number SNE22-005-MD and NIFA award 2021-70006-35384. Empowering small-scaled, limited-resource and other farmers with IPM knowledge.

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 us via Zoom to learn more about our undergraduate (BLA) and graduate (MLA) accredited programs.

Each semester, students, staff, and faculty involved in the BLA and MLA program meet to discuss semester events, activities, studio projects, and other information. Representatives from SASLA (Maryland Student ASLA) will also make presentations about upcoming activities and conferences.

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely, and how to flavor meals like a pro!

Learn the health benefits of cooking with herbs and spices, the best practices for storing them safely and how to flavor meals like a pro!

Join Entomologist and UMD Extension Educator Emily Zobel to talk about the wonderful diversity of caterpillars; from venomous hairs to vibrant colors, we examine stinging caterpillars, how to identify them, and why you should leave them alone!