Advance Agricultural Production Systems

These are casual “get to know you" type events where we will share a meal and get to know each other. Participants will meet the new Frederick County Agriculture Extension Agent and network with fellow farmers and community members. We will discuss challenges, celebrate successes, share experiences, and learn from others. I will also share information about extension and provide some farm safety and farm stress resources. Small Scale farmers, beginning farmers, and equestrians are all welcome to attend! Here are the dates and locations:

• Coffee and Conversations #1 Friday, July 24th 9-11am: Fox Haven Farm Jefferson, MD.

• Coffee and Conversations #2 Friday, August 21st 9-11am: Mountain Gate Family Restaurant Thurmont, MD.

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• Coffee and Conversations for Veteran Farmers Saturday, August 22nd 9:30-11:30am: Twin Arch Tavern, Mount Airy, MD. (This one is a special veteran & military connected farmer/homesteader/gardener meetup to begin developing a statewide network). Veterans Event Registration

This is a free event and breakfast will be provided, but space is limited. Please register in advance so we can get an accurate headcount. For inquiries or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate please contact Sara Kidd at skkidd@umd.edu or 301-600-3577

I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this information to your networks or include it in your newsletter if you feel it's relevant!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Learn about cover crop planning and management and pest management in cover crops, and the latest results from the Maryland "planting green" research trials. 

Activities include:

Interactive drone and cover crop related equipment demonstrations

Tour strip trials showcasing 14 species of summer cover crop

Interactive soil pit demonstration. 

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Learn about cover crop planning and management and pest management in cover crop, and learn latest results from Maryland "planting green" research trials. 

Activities include: 
Interactive drone and cover crop related equipment demonstrations; Tour strip trials showcasing 14 species of summer cover crop; Interactive soil pit demonstration and more! Register Today!

This event is sponsored by University of Maryland Extension, Future Harvest, and Million Acre Challenge. 
 

Each visit date holds a unique opportunity to discover something new in AGNR. This session includes a general presentation about academic program options within AGNR. The presentation will be followed by an optional visit to environmental science and fermentation science laboratories, as well as a visit to our on-campus farm!

Each visit date holds a unique opportunity to discover something new in AGNR. This session includes a general presentation on academic program options within AGNR. The presentation will be followed by an optional tour of landscape architecture and plant sciences, and the unique opportunity to step onto UMD athletics fields to learn about turf management!

Each visit date holds a unique opportunity to discover something new in AGNR.  This session includes a general presentation about academic program options within AGNR. The presentation will be followed by an optional visit to a wildlife ecology laboratory and then our on-campus farm.

Each visit date holds a unique opportunity to discover something new in AGNR. This session includes a general presentation on academic program options within AGNR. The presentation will be followed by an optional visit to environmental science laboratories and a unique opportunity to step onto UMD athletics fields to learn about turf management!!

Come chat grain market outlook over coffee & donuts with us on August 4, 2026.

Coffee, donuts & other lite breakfast fare at 7:30 am, with talks starting at 8:00 am.

Speakers:

•     Nate Bruce, Farm Business Management Specialist, UDel, will give a grain market outlook, and expectations for Augusts USDA WASDE
•     Dr Kofi Britwum, Assistant Professor of Farm Management and Agricultural Economics, UDel, will review elevator discounts.
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Cost is $10. If the registration cost is a barrier to your participation in this program, please contact Emily Zobel at (410)228-8800.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event please contact Emily Zobel at (410)228-8800 or ezobel@umd.edu, by July 24, 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.

Join us for an evening of delicious BBQ, sweet ice cream, and beautiful twilight views at Crops Twilight, BBQ & Ice Cream Social  at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC), 2005 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00 to 9 PM.

A barbecue dinner will be served at 4:00 pm followed by homemade ice cream prior to the evening tour. University of Maryland Extension Educators and Specialists will showcase their field crop, vegetable and fruit research plots.

Barbeque begins at 4:00 PM, Ice cream Served at 5:15 PM, Crops Twilight at 6:00 PM

Please arrive on time as the wagon tour will start promptly at 6:00 PM.

This event is free. However, a reserved meal ticket is required. If you need special assistance to participate, please contact the Anne Arundel County Extension office at 301-226-7470 by August 3rd.

The Maryland Weed Management Tour showcases the latest results from University Weed Management trials in agronomic crops. Maryland and Delaware pesticide and CCA credits will be available. This event is free and open to the public. This event will be held rain or shine and lunch will be provided.