Tag: Agronomy

Hiring: Agricultural Technician

An Agricultural Technician is sought to provide technical support for the State Extension Agronomist with applied research and extension programming. This program performs applied research at seven UMD Research and Education Centers located across the state related to the production of corn, soybean, wheat, barley, and other crops of interest to Maryland producers. The incumbent may assist with research performed at private farms within Maryland. The incumbent will also assist with Extension programming, including preparation for field days, twilight tours, or other educational events.

To view the complete listing and to apply, go to https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/117883. Best consideration date is April 4, 2023 and all applications must be submitted through the website. For questions or inquiries, contact Nicole Fiorellino at nfiorell@umd.edu.

2021-22 UMD Extension Winter Crop Meetings

University of Maryland Extension is excited to host local, in-person meetings along with Statewide virtual meetings for the 2022 production season!

If for any reason we are unable to host meetings in- person due to COVID-19 cases and/or more restrictions are set in place, we will host meetings virtually.

Contact your local extension agent for more details: https://go.umd.edu/agagents

AGRONOMY MEETINGS

IN-PERSON

  • Southern Maryland Agronomy Meeting: Nov. 30, 2021
  • Washington County Agronomy Meeting: Dec. 1, 2021
  • Northern Maryland Field Crops Day: Dec. 2, 2021
  • Carroll County Winter Farm Meeting: Jan. 13, 2022
  • Cecil County Agronomy Meeting: Jan. 18, 2022
  • Harford County Agronomy Meeting: Feb. 15, 2022
  • Caroline County Agronomy Meeting: Feb. 16, 2022
  • Tri-County Agronomy Meeting: Feb. 23, 2022
  • Queen Anne County Agronomy Meeting: March 4, 2022

VIRTUAL

  • Statewide Agronomy Meeting: February 3, 2022

For more information visit: extension.umd.edu/resource/row-crop-and-forage-production-meetings

FOOD SAFETY MEETINGS

IN-PERSON

  • Produce Safety Rule Training: December 8, 2021

 VIRTUAL

  • Produce Safety Rule Training: January 26-27, 2021

FORAGE MEETINGS

VIRTUAL

  • Forage Conference: January 25-27, 2022

VEGETABLE & FRUIT MEETINGS

IN-PERSON

  • Crop Sustainability & IPM Workshop: Dec. 16, 2021
  • Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting: Jan. 27, 2022
  • Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Meeting: Feb. 10, 2022
  • Western Maryland Fruit Meeting: Feb. 10, 2022
  • Eastern Shore Vegetable Growers Meeting: Feb. 16, 2022
  • Crop Sustainability & IPM Workshop: March 8, 2022

VIRTUAL

  • Statewide Vegetable Meeting: February 8, 2022
  • Statewide Fruit Meeting: March 1, 2022

For more information visit: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/fruit-and-vegetable-grower-meetings

URBAN AG MEETINGS

IN-PERSON

  • Urban Farmer Winter Meeting: January 22, 2022

VIRTUAL

  • Urban Farmer Winter Meeting: January 24, 2022

 

Download the flyer here

 

2020 Maryland Crop Production Meetings Announced

University of Maryland Extension has announced dates for this year’s crop production meetings that will be conducted around the state between December and March. The most recent research, information and data will be shared at these meetings and will help make 2020 growing decisions for agricultural crops. The meetings are open to all interested in agronomy, forage, vegetables and fruit. Private pesticide applicator and nutrient management credits will be offered. Be sure to call your local Extension office for further details and to get registered. If you need special accommodations please call at least one week prior to the event.

Agronomy Meetings

Southern Maryland Crops Conference 
December 3, 2019. 4:30—9:00 p.m.
Baden Fire Hall, Baden, MD.

Register by calling the Charles County UME Office at 301-934-5403.

Kent County Agronomy Meeting 
December 4, 2019. 8—1:00 p.m.
211 Maple Ave, Chestertown, MD.

Register by calling the Kent County UME Office at 410-778-1661.

Washington County Crops Conference 
December 5, 2019.  9:30—2:30 p.m.
Fairplay Firehall, 18002 Tilghmanton Rd, Fairplay, MD.

Register by calling the Washington County UME Office at 301-791-1304 or jsemler@umd.edu.

Northern Maryland Field Crops Day
December 5, 2019. 9—3:00 p.m.
Friendly Farms, Foreston Rd, Upperco, MD.

Register by calling Baltimore County UME Office at 410-887-8090.

Carroll County Mid-Winter Farm Meeting
January 16, 2020. 9—3:00 p.m.
Burns Hall, Carroll County Ag Center, Westminster, MD.

Register by calling the Carroll County UME Office at 410-386-2760.

Cecil County Winter Agronomy Meeting 
January 29, 2020. 9—3:00 p.m.
Calvert Grange, Rising Sun, MD.

Register by calling the Cecil County UME Office at 410-996-5280 or dbehnke@umd.edu.

Lower Shore Agronomy Day 
January 22, 2020. 8—3:00 p.m.
Somerset Civic Center, Princess Anne, MD.

Register at the Wicomico County UME Office at 410-749-6141.

Harford County Mid-Winter Agronomy Meeting
February 11, 2020. 9—3:00 p.m.
Deer Creek Overlook at Harford 4-H Camp, 6 Cherry Hill Rd, Street, MD.

Register by calling the Harford County UME Office at 410-638-3255 or akness@umd.edu.

Caroline County Agronomy Day 
February 19, 2020. 4:30 p.m.
Caroline County 4-H Park
8230 Detour Rd, Denton, MD.

Register by calling the Caroline County UME Office at 410-479-4030.

Montgomery-Howard-Frederick Agronomy Day 
February 20, 2020. 8:30—3:00 p.m.
Urbana Fire Hall, 3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD

Register by calling the Frederick County UME Office at 301-600-3576.

Queen Anne’s Agronomy Day 
February 28, 2020. 8—1:30 p.m.
Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park

101 Dulin Clark Rd, Centreville, MD.

Register by calling the Queen Anne’s County UME Office at 410-758-0166 or jrhodes@umd.edu.

Forage Meetings

Delmarva Hay and Pasture Conference
January 14, 2020. 9—3:30 p.m.
Delaware Ag Week. Harrington, DE

Southern Maryland Forage Conference
January 15, 2020. 8—3:30 p.m.
Baden Fire Hall, Baden, MD.

Register: call St. Mary’s UME Office at 301 475-4484.

Tri-State Hay and Pasture Conference
January 16, 2020. 9—3:30 p.m. Location TBA

Register by calling the Garrett County UME office at 301-334-6960.

Central Maryland Forage and Livestock Conference
January 17, 2020. 9—3:30 p.m.
Jefferson Ruritan Center, Jefferson, MD.

Registration information TBA.

Vegetable Meetings

Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting 
January 23, 2020. 9—3:00 p.m.
Friendly Farms, Foreston Rd, Upperco, MD.

Register by calling UME Baltimore County Office at 410-887-8090

Eastern Shore Vegetable & Fruit Meeting 
February 11, 2020
Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge MD

Register:https://2020esvegmeeting.eventbrite.com or by calling the Dorchester County UME office at 410-228-8800.

Southern Maryland Vegetable and Fruit Meeting
February 6, 2020
Bowie Elks Lodge #2309, Gambrills, MD

Register by calling UME Anne Arundel County office at 410-222-3906

Urban Farmer Winter Meeting
January 26, 2020 (tentative date). Baltimore, MD.

Contact Neith Little: nglittle@umde.edu 410-856-1850×123

Fruit Meetings

Western Maryland Fruit Meeting 
February, date TBA. 8—4:00 p.m.
Western Maryland Research and Education Center, Keedysville MD.

Register email sbarnes6@umd.edu or call 301 432-2767 ext.301.

Bay Area Fruit Meeting 
February, date TBA. 8:30—3:30 p.m.
Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown, MD.

Registration: call 410-827-8056