Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School (MACMS) Returns November 18–20, 2025, Offering Advanced Agricultural Education and CEUs in Ocean City, MD
The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School (MACMS) is scheduled for November 18–20, 2025, at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort in Ocean City, MD. This 2 ½-day intensive training is hosted annually by University of Maryland and University of Delaware. The school is designed for professionals interested in crop management issues, including agronomists, crop consultants, extension educators, farmers, pesticide dealers, and soil conservationists.
A highlight of MACMS is the customizable curriculum available to attendees. MACMS features a modular format where attendees can tailor their schedule by choosing from five program options offered each hour, emphasizing the delivery of new and advanced information and encouraging group discussion.
The 2025 school will offer CCA continuing education units (CEUs) in five key categories: Crop Management, Nutrient Management, Pest Management, Soil & Water Management, and Sustainability. The total CEUs earned depend on course selection. Additionally, the school provides Pesticide Recertification Credits for DE, MD, NJ, PA, WV, and VA, as well as continuing education for Nutrient Management Consultants in those same states.
There are two opportunities for networking and socialization at the 2025 MACMS: a Tuesday evening Happy Hour inside the Princess Royale will be held from 5–7 PM, with drinks and limited food menu available for purchase; and the 2025 CCA Reception, hosted by the Mid-Atlantic CCA Board, is a free, off-site evening reception open to all Crop School attendees on Wednesday, November 19th. Seating for the reception is limited and must be reserved during online registration.
Enrollment in MACMS is on a first-come, first-served basis and can be completed online at http://go.umd.edu/25crop. Early-Bird Registration is $350 if received by October 24th and standard registration is $410 by November 7th. The registration fee includes participation in the 2 ½ days of sessions, materials, three continental breakfasts, two lunches, and refreshment breaks.
Hotel reservations at the Princess Royale Oceanfront Resort should be made no later than October 17th, 2025, to guarantee the group rates ($119/night for pool view; $169/night for oceanfront, plus fees/taxes). For questions or assistance, please contact Ms. Taylor Robinson at taylormr@umd.edu (410) 827-8056.
