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The IAA offers nine majors to jump-start your career in agribusiness, sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, horticulture, landscaping, turfgrass management, or ag communications. We will explore areas of study, financial aid and scholarships, world-class facilities, campus life, and more!

Visit the Institute of Applied Agriculture at the University of Maryland! The IAA offers nine majors to jump-start your career in agribusiness, sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, horticulture, landscaping, turfgrass management, or ag communications. At Open House, we will explore areas of study, financial aid and scholarships, world-class facilities, campus life, and more.

Stop by the Kent County Public Library in Chestertown on the first and third Saturday of every month from January to March from 10 am to noon 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.

February 3,2024- Winter Birding with Special Guest Birder Dave Burgevin from Black Water and Eastern Neck Wildlife National Refuge

February 17, 2024- The Spotted Lantern Fly Is Here. Updates For The Summer

March 2, 2024 – Seed Swap & Garden Day

March 16, 2024- How Healthy Is Your Soil?

For further information please call or reasonable accommodations to participate in this event email the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne’s County, Senior Agent Associate for Horticulture and Master Gardener Coordinator, Rachel J. Rhodes, at 410-758-0166 or rjrhodes@umd.edu or see us on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/QueenAnnesCountyMasterGardeners

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.

Join us for the next installment of MomentUMD Live: AGNR Conversations Around Grand Challenges, featuring Eric Reson, Chief Programmes Officer with the Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association. This installment on Tuesday, February 13 at The Stamp will feature a dialogue on international wildlife conservancy.

Featuring speaker Dr. Sara Via, Professor and Climate Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland, this event will explore the impacts of climate change on landscapes and how to create properties that will reduce carbon emissions, improve soil health, manage stormwater, and increase biodiversity.

Following the key speaker's presentation, there will be an audience Q&A session, followed by a breakout session of landscape solution stations for one-on-one consultations with Master Gardener experts. Complimentary desserts and drinks will be available.

If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the UMD-Talbot County Extension office at 410-822-1244 by February 29th. Registration is free but requested: https://ClimateFriendlyLandscapes.eventbrite.com.

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.

Exam for individuals that need to acquire their private pesticide applicator license.

Join the University of Maryland Extension - Queen Anne's County Master Gardeners for our annual seed swap and garden day. You do not need to bring seeds to receive seeds. Please label any seeds you bring so that other swappers know what they are getting. Seeds are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event or activity, please contact us at (410) 758-0166 or email Rachel Rhodes at rjrhodes@umd.edu by Monday, January 29, 2024.

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.

Optional training session to prepare for Maryland's New Private Pesticide Applicator exam. Private Hard copy of the Pesticide Applicator Core Manual is available for purchase during business hours at the Extension Office before the exam; the cost is $10, payable by cash or check only. The manual is also available for free, online at https://mda.maryland.gov/plants-pests/Documents/MD%20Core%20Manual.pdf
Dates and times are subject to change.

Our bodies are made up of over 60% water which supports vital functions and maintain health. The quality of water we drink is important and this webinar will discuss key steps to ensure good drinking water quality.

Please join us for a session on ACP Internet Service Provider Selection and Consultation, Enrollment Assistance and Computer Assessment Clinic

Are you getting your $30/month internet discount?

If you participate in any of the following programs, you automatically qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP): SNAP, Survivors Benefits, WIC, Medicaid, Veterans Pension, Lifeline, SSI, and Public  Housing.

Discover the benefits of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and how it can help you access discounted internet services. Volunteers will be available to assist you in signing up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), creating an email address, download the HABC App and provider resources to help you stay informed and connected.