Advance Agricultural Production Systems

Women across the region coming together to EDUCATE, ENGAGE, EMPOWER.

February 15, 2024 will mark our 23rd Annual MidAtlantic Women In Agriculture Regional Conference. The conference's goals are to provide women involved in agriculture an opportunity to come together to learn about current issues and topics so they can make informed decisions concerning their agribusinesses and family lives. For more information about MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture go to https://extension.umd.edu/programs/agriculture-food-systems/program-areas/farm-and-agribusiness-management/women-agriculture. 

To register for the event, please visit https://2024womeninagconf.eventbrite.com. 
Sponsor opportunities are available at https://2024wiasponsor.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.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244 by February 1, 2024.

Giant miscanthus (Miscanthus giganteus) is a sterile hybrid, high-yielding grass that was bred to be a biomass crop. On the Eastern Shore of Maryland it is being grown for use in local poultry houses as a bedding material.

A blended in person and online course covering the foundational topics an aspiring farmer in Maryland should know.

Join University of Maryland Extension for an evening of learning with Dr. Chris Smith and his veterinary associates at Foxhall Equine in Fallston, MD. This lecture is the first seminar of a 3-part lecture series.

In 2020, Dr. Chris Smith opened the state-of-the-art equine center where your horse can receive veterinary care, treatments for sports injuries, rehabilitation, and performance conditioning. During this lecture you will receive a full tour of the facility, see several of the therapies in action, and talk about case studies they have seen.

The meeting will be held on January 25, 2024 at the Hereford Fire Hall- Summit Manor at 510 Monkton Rd., Monkton, MD 21111. Numerous commercial displays and representatives will be there to discuss new products and plans for the upcoming year.

This meeting serves as Recertification for Maryland private pesticide applicators and offers recertification credits for Pennsylvania recertification. Also, producers can attend specific presentations to renew their Maryland nutrient applicator’s voucher.

The doors will open at 7:30 a.m. to visit commercial exhibits and refreshments. The presentations begin at 8:15 am and will end by 12:30pm. Lunch will be served following the presentations.

Attend this annual professional development event to be updated on the latest local issues and research results. This year, we will meet at Red Emma's Bookstore and Coffeehouse in Baltimore, MD. A big thank you to them for allowing us to rent their classroom this year.
Registration and attendance options: In person attendance is capped at 40. This event will also be broadcast online. In the event of inclement weather, we will move the event fully online.

Date: January 27, 2024  | Wednesday
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  |  Cost: $15
Location: Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse, 3128 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218

Registration is $15, plus eventbrite fees of $2.85. This registration fee enables us to pay for lunch for in-person attendees and for the broadcast equipment to enable online attendance. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-farmer-winter-meeting-tickets-773969271927?aff=oddtdtcreator

If this cost is a financial barrier to your participation, please fill out this scholarship application: https://ume.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_80SepQRqXd4bN6m

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Neith Little by phone at 410-856-1850 x 122 or by email at nglittle@umd.edu

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.

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.

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.