Free

Wicomico Distribution Event at the Wicomico Partnerships for Families and Children Office

Free HP Chromebooks are available now!

You automatically qualify if your household receives any of the following assistance.

-> SNAP / FOOD STAMPS
-> MEDICAID 
-> WIC
-> SUPPLEMENT SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
-> FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE (FPHA)
-> VETERANS PENSION AND SURVIVOR BENEFIT
-> A PELL GRANT IN THE CURRENT YEAR AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL

What to Bring?

1.) Most recent Eligibility / Award Letter from an assistance program above. 
2.) Current Photo ID showing physical Wicomico County residency (PO boxes are not eligible)

What to expect?

1.) Onsite Training from UMD Extension.
2.) Internet Service Assistance Info 
3.) Get your free Chromebook! (one Chromebook per household)
 

Both public and private well water supplies may contain minerals, metals, etc. that can cause either aesthetic or health concerns. In this webinar, common contaminants and their treatment will be presented.

Using a variety of native plants incorporated into the landscape can increase biodiversity and improve natural pest control. Learn more about what these insects need, and how we can encourage their populations.

For home sites that present challenges to the design and operation of a septic system, such as high-water table, poor soils, and small lots, there are several tools designers may be able to employ to allow for a septic system.

pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.

Whether it be an unpleasant smell, scale, or a health risk contaminant, fortunately there are numerous water filtration units to effectively treat these contaminants. This webinar will present options for homeowners to treat their drinking water.

We will present a cover crop planning protocol and tools for getting more agronomic and financial benefits from cover cropping. We will evaluate successful cover crop systems used in various farming enterprises and scales.

This training will meet the requirements for the Maryland Department of Agriculture:

Pesticide Private Applicator ReCertification Credits
Nutrient Management Voucher Credits
** 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 February 20, 2024.

Got any questions on your septic system? This webinar will provide answers to your questions that you submit during registration, and will also address other common questions that people ask.

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.