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.
Giant miscanthus (Miscanthus giganteus) is a sterile hybrid, high-yielding grass that was bred to be a biomass crop. On the Eastern Shore of Maryland it is being grown for use in local poultry houses as a bedding material.
A blended in person and online course covering the foundational topics an aspiring farmer in Maryland should know.
You can play an active role in your healthcare. Attend this one hour program and receive a free workbook with easy tips that can help prepare for your appointment and talk to your doctor.
Using a variety of native plants incorporated into the landscape can increase biodiversity and improve natural pest control. Learn more about what these insects need, and how we can encourage their populations.
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.
pH, organic matter, CEC, ppm, FIV, base saturation, oh my! This presentation will cover the basics of a soil test report and how to make management decisions based on your test results.
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.
We will present a cover crop planning protocol and tools for getting more agronomic and financial benefits from cover cropping. We will evaluate successful cover crop systems used in various farming enterprises and scales.
This course is a discussion-based workshop bringing women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field.
There is plenty of time for questions, sharing, reacting, and connecting with your presenters and fellow participants. It's a relaxed, fun and dynamic way to learn, grow and meet other women in agriculture.
MidShore Maryland
6 sessions, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesdays, February 21, 2024 - March 27, 2024
Location: QAC Extension Office
505 Railroad Avenue, Suite 4 Centreville, MD 21617
Virtual Option
6 sessions, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesdays, February 21, 2024 - March 27, 2024
Location: Zoom
*reading and project assignments outside of classtime about 1 hour per week
For more information call Shannon Dill at 410-822-1244 (sdill@umd.edu) or Jenny Rhodes at 410-758-0166 (jrhodes@umd.edu) or visit the website at www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project.
Register online at: https://2024annies.eventbrite.com
Annie’s Project is approved for FSA Borrower Training which includes an additional workbook requirement. Please contact Shannon Dill at 410-822-1244 for more information.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Shannon Dill at 410-822-1244 on or before February 7, 2024.
