This class is for beginners and will cover the basics for canning jams and jellies. Learn from a food safety expert and get more confidence canning!
University of Maryland Extension Environment and Natural Resources
Join University of Maryland Extension for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to identify invasive plants both in the classroom and the field. This session will also cover the most effective ways to control the growth of these invasives in hopes to promote native plant communities in your woodland. It's a great chance to sharpen your skills, spend time outdoors, and create real change in your own forest! As a bonus you will leave with your own copy of Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas Field Guide for you to use on your own! Be prepared to walk in the woods with sunscreen, bug spray, and water. Whether you're a beginner or just curious, this practical experience is both fun and informative. Don't miss out on getting your hands dirty and your eyes trained!
University of Maryland Extension
The in-person meeting will be held at the University of Maryland Extension office in Derwood, MD. Topics include: UV light and predictive tool use for sustainable dollar spot management, invasive plant suppression, invasive insect pests, critical landscape diseases, controlled release fertilizers, and an update on Maryland Department of Agriculture's pesticide regulations.
Register through link above. For questions, accomodation or scholarship inquiries, reach out Lynn Matava lmatava@umd.edu or (301)226-7713.
VISION: The University of Maryland Extension (UME) will be known for addressing the most pressing challenges facing our communities through responsive education and resources, impactful research and innovative collaboration.
Our plan is structured around four key priorities providing guidance and focus for our work. Each priority is supported by a clear goal, actionable strategies and measurable success metrics to track progress.
MISSION: UME empowers people and communities to improve their lives by offering transformative, science-based education and leading collaborative partnerships across Maryland and beyond.
VALUES: Helping people; Intellectual freedom and creativity; Excellence in educational programs; Lifelong learning; Truth, ethical and professional conduct, and integrity.
PROGRAM AREAS: UME fulfills its mission through four program areas, which program leaders direct: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Food Systems, Environment, Natural Resources & Sea Grant Extension, and Family & Consumer Sciences.
The Dining with Diabetes program is offered as a series of four weekly classes and one follow up class after three months.
Mondays in June: 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
*Follow up session: September 21
LOCATION:
Eastern Shore Area Health Center, 814 Chesapeake Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613
Each in-person session includes diabetes education and food tastings.
This program is led by Registered Dietitians and trained University of Maryland Extension Educators in consultation with Registered Dietitians.
*If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Lynn Matava at (301) 226-7713 or lmatava@umd.edu no later than 5/20/2026
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.
We would love to see you at our event next month, which will be in the BCMG demonstration gardens! Learn the whys and hows of dividing and transplanting healthy plants, and take a few home to add to your garden!
MD Native Plant Guide: Piedmont Region hard copies are also available as an add-on to this ticket, if you'd like to pick up to 3 copies up, day of.
This course will provide an update on best management practices for soil conservation and nutrient management and provide information on current topics affecting the equine community.
• Regulatory and Legal Update: MDA New AIR, PMT, MACS
• Manure Management
• Pasture and Hay Management
• Effect of Grazing on Soil Nutrient Levels
• And more!
To register in this class or for more information and other classes use the link below.
Join Carroll County Master Gardeners for a presentation and demonstration on growing potatoes. See how easy it is to add these nutritionally dense powerhouses to your vegetable patch. Easily grown in containers for small space gardens! Enjoy expanding your food palate with different and new varieties not found in your local grocery! This class is appropriate for children; must be accompanied by an adult. Class is1 hour 30 minutes, in person,
free parking, doors open at 9:45 AM.
Earth Day is in April! Celebrate all month long and join us on April 23, 2026 to learn about the health and financial benefits of "green" household cleaning. Participants will receive copies of "green" household cleaner recipes and watch a demonstration of how to make inexpensive, environmentally-friendly products at home!
Founded in 1949, the Montgomery County Agricultural Center has been home to the Montgomery County Fair since its creation. Sitting on 62 acres, the Fair has more than 50 buildings that are filled with more than 5,000 animals every year. The Fair has animals, entertainment, food, commercial, home arts, arts and crafts exhibits, and many others for the whole family to enjoy.
This 6-hour online intensive course is designed for income tax professionals and practitioners who work with farmers and agricultural businesses. The program provides a comprehensive update on recent legislative and regulatory changes to federal and state income tax laws affecting agricultural tax returns.
Participants will review core income tax principles and explore their application to common and complex farm tax situations. Through practical examples and real-world scenarios, attendees will strengthen their ability to address both individual and business agricultural tax issues with confidence and accuracy.
In addition to tax preparers and CPAs, this workshop will benefit agricultural lenders, farm management instructors, Extension educators, and other agricultural professionals seeking a deeper understanding of farm taxation and its practical implications.
Join us for this focused, practice-oriented program designed to keep you current, compliant, and prepared for the evolving agricultural tax landscape.
