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
