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 2019 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 one week prior to the event.
Agronomy Meetings
Southern Maryland Crops Conference
November 27, 2018. 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Baden Fire Hall, Baden, Maryland.
Register by calling the Charles County UME Office at 301-934-5403.
Washington County Crops Conference
November 28, 2018. 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fairplay Firehall, 18002 Tilghmanton Rd, 21733 Fairplay, Maryland.
Register by calling the Washington County UME Office at 301-791-1304 or jsemler@umd.edu.
Northern Maryland Field Crops Day
December 6, 2018. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friendly Farms, Foreston Road in Upperco, Maryland.
Register by calling Baltimore County UME Office at 410-887-8090 or ecrowl@umd.edu.
Carroll County Mid-Winter Farm Meeting
January 17, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 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 23, 2019. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Calvert Grange, Rising Sun, Maryland.
Register by calling the Cecil County UME Office at 410-996-5280 or dbehnke@umd.edu.
Lower Shore Agronomy Day
January 30, 2019. 10:00 a.m. – 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 12, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deer Creek Overlook at Harford 4-H Camp
8 Cherry Hill Road, Street MD 21154
Register by calling the Harford County UME Office at 410-638-3255 or akness@umd.edu
Caroline County Agronomy Day
February 20, 2019. 4:30 p.m.
Caroline County 4-H Park
8230 Detour Rd, Denton, MD 21629
Register by calling the Caroline County UME Office at 410-479-4030.
Montgomery-Howard-Frederick Agronomy Day
February 27, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 2:30p.m.
Urbana Fire Hall
3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD 21704
Register by calling the Montgomery County UME Office at 301-590-2809.
Queen Anne’s Agronomy Day
March 1, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park
101 Dulin Clark Road, Centreville, MD 21617
Register by calling the Queen Anne’s County UME Office at 410-758-0166.
Forage Meetings
Delmarva Hay and Pasture Conference
January 15, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Delaware Ag Week. Harrington Delaware
Southern Maryland Forage Conference
January 16, 2019. 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Baden Fire Hall, Baden, Maryland.
Register by calling the St Mary’s UME Office at 301 475-4484.
Tri-State Hay and Pasture Conference
January 17, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 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 18, 2019. 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m
Jefferson Ruritan Center, Jefferson, MD
Registration information will be forthcoming
Vegetable Meetings
Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting
January 24, 2019, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friendly Farms, Foreston Road in Upperco, Maryland
Register by calling UM Extension Baltimore County Office at 410-887-8090 or ecrowl@umd.edu
Eastern Shore Vegetable and Fruit Meeting
February 12, 2019
Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Cambridge MD
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eastern-shore-vegetable-growers-meeting-2018-tickets-38584279619 or by calling the Dorchester County UME office at 410-228-8800.
Southern Maryland Vegetable and Fruit Meeting
February 7, 2019
St. Mary’s County—Exact location TBD
Register by calling the St Mary’s UME Office at 301 475-4484
Fruit Meetings
Western Maryland Fruit Meeting
February 2019, date TBA. 8:00 a.m. to 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 2019, date TBA. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown MD
Register call phone: 410-827-8056
Contact the respective county Extension Offices for more details about any of the meetings.
