Human, Animal, and Environmental Health

Climate change is a widespread and ongoing issue that is threatening our existence more and more every day and is reflected in matters such as global warming and food and water scarcity. Human activities have become the main factor at play when it comes to the rapid deterioration of our environment, mainly due to the burning of fossil fuels which consequently produces heat-trapping gases when burned.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The event will be held at the Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park on Route 18 (https://www.qacfair.com/directions) to kick-off the spring planting season.

General attendance is free and programming will begin at 8:30 am. It's a great opportunity to network with other farmers and ag businesses. Credits for Nutrient Management, Pesticide Recertification and Certified Crop Advisors will be offered. Lunch will be provided.

Plastics are everywhere and can contaminate surface and ground water used for drinking. We will discuss risks to people and the environment and what we can do.