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This training is for the exam that will be administered on February 6, 2024 for those who wish to obtain a pesticide private applicator license. This is an optional training that includes a review of the study manual.

Study manuals can be found online on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website: MD Core Manual or obtained from the Talbot County Extension Office at 28557 Marys Court Suite 1 Easton MD 21601. They cost $20.

** We are collecting cell phone numbers in case of inclement weather. This event will follow Talbot County School closings for inclement weather.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244.

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.

This exam is for those who wish to obtain a pesticide private applicator license. There is an optional training which includes a review of the study manual.

Study manuals can be found online on the Maryland Department of Agriculture's website: MD Core Manual or obtained from the Talbot County Extension Office at 28557 Marys Court Suite 1 Easton MD 21601. They cost $20.

** We are collecting cell phone numbers in case of inclement weather. This event will follow Talbot County School closings for inclement weather.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County at 410-822-1244.

DATE & TIME -- Saturday, Feb 3, 2024  10:00 - 12:00 pm
LOCATION - Waldorf West Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Pl, Waldorf, MD 20603
FREE! Please register by emailing ccmggiei@gmail.com

Come join the Charles County Master Gardeners Grow It Eat It Project for a free workshop on  starting your own vegetable seeds, either indoors, with lights, or outside, via “winter sowing.”  No special equipment is needed. The workshop features hands-on demonstrations, using everyday low- or no-cost materials. Starting your own vegetable seeds saves money and allows for greater selection in what you grow. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your questions. Please register to help us plan.

Wicomico Distribution Event at the Wicomico Partnerships for Families and Children Office

Free HP Chromebooks are available now!

You automatically qualify if your household receives any of the following assistance.

-> SNAP / FOOD STAMPS
-> MEDICAID 
-> WIC
-> SUPPLEMENT SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
-> FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE (FPHA)
-> VETERANS PENSION AND SURVIVOR BENEFIT
-> A PELL GRANT IN THE CURRENT YEAR AT OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL

What to Bring?

1.) Most recent Eligibility / Award Letter from an assistance program above. 
2.) Current Photo ID showing physical Wicomico County residency (PO boxes are not eligible)

What to expect?

1.) Onsite Training from UMD Extension.
2.) Internet Service Assistance Info 
3.) Get your free Chromebook! (one Chromebook per household)
 

Both public and private well water supplies may contain minerals, metals, etc. that can cause either aesthetic or health concerns. In this webinar, common contaminants and their treatment will be presented.

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.