AGLINE
Newsletter—Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties
Volume 5, Issue 10
Beef Production Workshop
P.1
Fall Control of Perennial Wees
P.1
Food Preservation Class
P.1
Hiring UME Kent FEA/AG
P.1
Calendar
P.2
Regional Job Fair
P.3
Ag Science Day UMES
P.3
Mid Atlantic Crop Mgmt. School
P.3
Marketing Assistance Loan
P.3
Miss Maryland Agriculture
P.4
National Poultry Health Meeting P.5
CSX Small Grants Program
P.5
Sheep & Goat Clinic
P.5
Branching Out
P.5
Alumni/Winery News
P.5
PPAT Recertification Dates
P.6
PPAT Training/Exam Dates
P.6
Nutrient Mgmt. Voucher Training
P.6
October 2015
2-Day, On-Farm, Grass-Fed Beef Production & Marketing
Workshop for Advanced Grazers
The demand for grass-fed and finished beef from consumers and food service providers
continues to outpace supply. Maryland’s grass-fed beef producers who are trying to
meet that demand and looking to programs should plan to attend a two-day, on-farm
workshop to learn how to move their production and profits forward. A workshop
designed for experienced grazers will be held at Peace Hollow Farm, Myron and Janet
Martin, 2148 Rohrersville Rd., Knoxville, MD 21758, Monday, October 5, 2015,
Tuesday, October 6, 2015, with the program running 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. both days.
Pre-registration is required.
Featured speakers include:
Forrest Pritchard - Spring Meadow Farm, a seventh generation farmer and New
York Times bestselling author.
Ray Archuleta - Conservation Agronomist, NRCS East National Technology
Center, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Ed Rayburn
- Forage Extension Specialist, West Virginia University
Jeff Semler
- University of Maryland Extension Educator
Workshop topics include:
 The key elements needed to produce high-quality pasture-finished meats
 Understanding practices to improve pasture soil health
 How to design efficient paddock and watering systems layout
 How to select animals to get the best genetics for grass-finishing
 A description of the various marketing options, and requirements (permits, etc.) to
meet for different marketing systems
Fall Control of Perennial Weeds
CCLICK HERE FOR DAIRY INFO.
CLICK HERE FOR LIVESTOCK INFO.
FOOD PRESERVATION
CLASS~OCT 3.
The University of Maryland Extension office in Caroline County is
offering a hands-on food preservation class on October 3, 2015 at
the Caroline County 4-H Park in
Denton from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Morning class will focus on
water bath techniques; afternoon
class will be Pressure Canning. A
Fall harvest lunch will be included.
Cost of the class is $30; includes a
copy of USDA approved “So Easy
to Preserve” book, along with
handouts and materials for a
hands-on canning activity. Take
home 2 jars of produce at the
end of the class! Limited space
so pre-registration is required.
Please register by September
25, 2015. Please call 410-4794030 for more information, contact
Dr. M. Welsh drmwelsh@umd.edu.
EOE
Mark VanGessel, DE Extension Weed Specialist mjv@udel.edu
Fall is often the best time and the most convenient time to treat most perennial weeds
because it is the time that plants are best able to move the herbicide to the roots where
it will do the most good. When considering fall weed control the emphasis should be on
what the patch of weeds will look like next spring or summer not the amount of dead
stems this fall. Also, it is important to consider that a fall application will not eradicate a
stand of perennial weeds; the fall application will reduce the stand size or the stand vigor. Fall application of glyphosate is the most flexible treatment for most perennial weeds
such as bermudagrass, Canada thistle, common milkweed, common pokeweed, dock,
hemp dogbane, horsenettle and johnsongrass. Rates of 1
to 1.25 lb. acid per
acre are consistently the most economical (or about 1.5X the normal use rate for annual
weeds). Dicamba (Banvel) at 2 to 4 pints is also labeled for artichoke, bindweeds, dock,
hemp dogbane, horsenettle, milkweeds, pokeweed or Canada thistle. Planting small
grains must be delayed after dicamba application 20 days per pint of dicamba applied.
Fall herbicide applications should be made to actively growing plants. It is best to allow
plants to recover after harvest and to spray prior to mowing the corn stalks. Allow 10 to
14 days after treatment before disturbing the treated plants. If fall applications are delayed, remember weed species differ in their sensitivity to frost; some are easily killed
by frost (i.e. horsenettle) others can withstand relatively heavy frosts. Check the weeds
prior to application to be sure they are actively growing.
UME KENT COUNTY, AG/FEA POSITION
~ NOW HIRING!
In order to apply for this position with the University of Maryland Extension Office in Kent County
(Chestertown, MD), please go to
https://ejobs.umd.edu and click on “FACULTY.”
Details/instructions can be found there. EOE/AA
HAVE A SAFE AND
PROFITABLE
HARVEST!
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CALENDAR
03 - Food Preservation Class, 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Caroline County 4-H Park, Denton, MD. Register by
Sept. 25. Call 410-479-4030. See p.1.
24 - Private Pesticide Applicator Exam, UME Cecil
County Extension Office, Elkton, MD. To register call
410-996-5280.
5&6 - Beef Production & Marketing Workshop for
Advanced Grazers, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. both
days. See page 1.
24 - Timely Ag Issues, 7:30 a.m., Tilghman Terrace,
Centreville, MD. $2/person: coffee, donuts, etc.
12-14- National Meeting On Poultry Health, Processing
01 - Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification and
Nutrient Management Voucher Training, 6:00-9:00
p.m., Kent County Extension Office, Chestertown.
Must pre-register by calling 410-778-1661.
and Live Production, Ocean City, MD. To register,
call Bill Satterfield, 302-856-9037.
12 - UME Cecil, Kent, Q.A.’s offices closed in
observance of Columbus Day holiday.
13 - Timely Ag Issues, 7:30 a.m., Tilghman Terrace,
Centreville, MD. $2/person: coffee, donuts, etc.
14 - Food Business Risk Management Class, UME
Washington County, 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
15 - The Old Fashioned Garden, 1:00-2:30 p.m.,
Delaware CES Master Gardener Workshops, U.D.
Paradee Center. FREE. Call 302-730-4000 to register.
DECEMBER 2015:
03 - Estate Planning, Chesapeake College. More info to
follow.
04 - Private Pesticide Applicator Training, 9:00-11:00
a.m., Queen Anne’s County Extension Office,
Centreville, MD. Pre-register by calling 410-758-0166.
08 - New Poultry Grower “Workshop, Caroline County
4-H Park, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. More info to follow.
22 - Sheep & Goat Clinic, 6:30 p.m., Kingstown Farm
Home & Garden store, 7121 Church Hill Road.,
Chestertown, MD. RSVP 410-778-1551.
22 - AG Science Day UMES, Princess Anne, MD. Call
410-651-6206.
27 - Timely Ag Issues, 7:30 a.m., Tilghman Terrace,
Centreville, MD. $2/person: coffee, donuts, etc.
NOVEMBER 2015:
05 - Poultry Growers Meeting, 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.,
Tilghman Terrace meeting room, Centreville, MD.
Update from MDA, Jo Chapman, DMV.
6&7- 12th Annual Small Farm Conference sponsored by
UMES. Register at: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/12thannual-small-farm-conference-tickets-18036971066
10 - Timely Ag Issues, 7:30 a.m., Tilghman Terrace,
Centreville, MD. $2/person: coffee, donuts, etc.
13 - Harvest Breakfast, Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park,
7:00 a.m.. Details in November newsletter.
17-19 Mid Atlantic Crop Management School, Princess
Royale Hotel in Ocean City. More p.3 Register at:
https://www.psla.umd.edu/extension/md-crops
Gardening Questions? Pest Problems?
Home and Garden Information Center
LOCAL HELP...Contact Sabine Harvey
UME Kent County Horticulture Program Assistant
and Master Gardener
410-778-1661
BEEKEEPER SERVICES
Having trouble with honey bee swarms,
yellow jacket nests,
hornet nests?
Call your local Extension Office for a list of MDA-provided names
and phone numbers of those who will collect the swarms/nests.
Lawn Fertilizer Blackout Dates Begin
November 15 for Homeowners;
December 1 for Lawn Care Pros
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds citizens
that November 15 is the last day they may fertilize lawns under
Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law.
Lawn care professionals have until December 1, provided they use
specially formulated products that reduce the risk of nutrient runoff
into streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Both citizens and
lawn care pros may resume lawn fertilizer applications of nitrogen
and phosphorus on March 1, as long as the ground is not frozen or
heavy rain is not predicted. For more tips and information on Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law, visit the University of Maryland’s Home
and Garden Information Center website at
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Save the date! Everybody works on Monday!
2015 Upper Shore Regional Job Fair is scheduled for Monday, November 2
Get yourself ready to network and meet employers at the upcoming Regional Job Fair at the Talbot Community Center in Easton.
Free and open to the public, this annual fall event brings together an expected 40 or more organizations ready to assist with information about available jobs and about career opportunities in the Upper Shore Region:
ACM Chesapeake
Amick Farms
Bayleigh Chase
Benedictine
BesTemps/Blue Hen Staffing
Caloris
Caroline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chesapeake College
Choptank Transport, Inc.
Comfort Keepers
Dart Container Corporation
David A. Bramble
Dixon Valve and Coupling Company
Dorchester County Government
Dorchester Public Schools
Envoy of Denton
Express Employment Pros
H&M Bay, Inc.
Hertrich's Family of Automobile Dealerships
Home Instead Senior Care
Hyatt Regency Ches Resort
Lowes
Maryland State Police
Medifast
Queen Anne's County DSS
RAUCH, Inc.
St. Michaels Harbour Inn
Suburban Propane, L.P.
Tri Gas & Oil
Unisite Design, Inc.
UPS
In addition to the business area, a resource area will be available to bring local supportive and organizational resources to the event.
Many volunteers will be on-hand to offer tips for talking to employers, locating available transportation, adult educational courses and important career guidance services. The M1 mobile career center will be on hand for this event to assist with resume and on-line applications.
Adult Basic Education
American Legion Post 70
Delmarva Community Services/Transit
DWDAL & Veterans Representatives
Eastern Shore Area Health Educ Center
NAACP of Talbot County
SCORE: Mid-Shore Chapter
Talbot County Free Library
Sponsors for this job fair include the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce, Talbot County Council, Chesapeake College, the Star
Democrat, WCEI FM 96.7 FM, the partners, organizations and resources of the American Job Center in the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Network, including the local libraries, Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, and each of the Queen Anne's, Caroline County, Kent County and Dorchester County Chambers of
Commerce. For more information, call Al Silverstein at the Talbot Chamber of Commerce at (410) 822-4653 - 410-253-9178 cell or
email, asilver@talbotchamber.org
Mid-Atlantic Crop Management School
Nov. 17 to Nov. 19
Ocean City, MD.
Register for MACMS online at: https://www.SignUp4.net/public/
ap.aspx?EID=20154802E. The site will go active in the next few
days. If you prefer a pdf version of the MACMS brochure, please
email Richard Taylor at rtaylor@udel.edu.
Non-Recourse Marketing Assistance Loan (MAL)
MAL’s are low interest 9 month operating loans that provide financing at harvest time for producers to meet cash flow needs, if the
producer wishes to store their grain. The producers’ grain can be
stored in a grain bin or at a USDA Certified Warehouse. MAL’s
can be redeemed by payment from the producer or the grain elevator they are selling to. Follow the link below:
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/newsReleases?area=newsroom&sub
ject=landing&topic=pfs&newstype=prfactsheet&type=
detail&item=pf_20140328_insup_en_nrcmal.html
Contact your local FSA office for more in depth information about
MAL’s including eligibility, loan settlement, payment limitation, and
other requirements. Currently Loan Rates are as follows:
Barley: $1.63, Corn: $2.10, Soybeans: $5.12, Wheat: $2.64
Interest Rate: 1.125% (monthly)
The program for the 2015 has now been set and the online registration website will go active as of 5:00 pm on Friday, September
18, 2015. Everyone is welcome to attend. Local and regional
farmers, independent consultants, certified crop advisers, nutrient management consultants, and agency and university professionals join together to learn the latest on a wide range of topics
from local, regional, and even national speakers. Sessions on
pest management, crop management, soil and water management, fertility management and some interactive sessions will be
offered. Certified Crop Adviser (CCA), Nutrient Management,
and Pesticide credits are available. Continuing education credits
are available from a number of states in the region including Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. There are 43 different talks to choose from over the 2.5
day school. Some of the topics that will be covered are:
 Effects of Stress on Corn Early in the Season
 High Yield Soybeans: Is There a Recipe? Roundtable Discussion
 Row Crop Planters – Wider, Faster, or Both
 Lime Rate and Its Relationship to Fertility and Soil Type
 Nitrogen Release from Non-chemical Fertilizers
 The Intersection of Cover Crops and Weed Control
 Future Technologies for Herbicide Resistance Weed Management
 Understanding and Identifying Stalk Rots in Corn
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MEET MISS MARYLAND AGRICUILTURE 2015!
Living in the small town of Ingleside, I am Jenell Eck, the only daughter of Mark and Vicky
Eck. I work alongside my father and my brother, Alan. We till 1,200 acres producing corn,
wheat, soybeans and barley. My parents own seven poultry houses and my brother leases
five houses. In our combined operations, we raise 1.3 million large broilers annually. Alan has
expanded our operation to include straw, cattle and all-natural hogs. I am able to handle
many tasks on our operation, such as, combining and planting to picking up chickens and
regular daily chores. My family has been in Farm Bureau for over 90 years. I am currently
attending Chesapeake Community College as a full-time student while interning at the Maryland Department of Agriculture in the marketing office. I am a 2014 graduate from Queen
Anne’s County High School, where I was very active in many organizations. Last year I
served as the 2014 – 2015 Maryland FFA State President and now have been honored to
have represented Maryland at the National Level in the Poultry Production Proficiency as a
gold medalist. I have been an active 4-Her for 10 years, holding numerous projects and now
currently serving as the President of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club. I have been active in the community by helping the 4-H Park Board, my local community center and have served on a mission trip through my church. In 2004, I was the Little Miss Queen Anne’s County Farm Bureau
and that was the year my fire ignited to educate the public about our number one commercial
industry, agriculture.
This July I was selected to serve as the 2015 Miss Queen Anne’s County Farm Bureau. Since I was honored to receive this title, I
have attended three local fairs, the Maryland Commodity Classic, Godfrey’s Peach Festival, toured six Queen Anne’s County
Farms/Businesses, was interviewed on Queen Anne’s County Television and was active at the Queen Anne’s County Fair. At the
fair, I participated in the parade, helped with the cake auction, spoke at the Cream of the Crop, was in all the livestock photos and
helped at the Farm Bureau booth. During the week of the fair, I attended the Miss Maryland Agriculture Orientation. The first day
we had workshops about Farm Bureau, learned what to expect as Miss Maryland, how to write thank you notes, had formal interview practice and much more. That evening we toured Baltimore Tea and Coffee Company and went bowling after an etiquette
dinner. The second and final day, we toured four agriculture farms and businesses throughout Carroll County. I really enjoyed
learning about different agriculture commodities through these tours.
Thursday, August 27th I started my interviews for the Miss Maryland Agriculture Contest. We started with a first impression, given
five minutes with three judges. Then continued to three rounds of 25 minutes of agriculture chat on hot topics. Lastly we had a tenminute formal interview. That evening we went to the Ronald McDonald House and gave fifty pillows that we made during the day
to children. Learning about this House truly opened the eyes of many and was a great reward. I truly enjoyed talking to the children
about their lives and future plans. They all truly dreamed big no matter their circumstances. Friday, August 28 th we started our day
off with a communication workshop then headed to the fair to walk around with the Comptroller, followed by an enjoyable dinner
before our final portion of the competition. That evening we had a short introduction, followed by a 90 second speech about ourselves and then an on-stage question from the information on our résumé. I was the first to present my speech and answer the
question which was a huge relief. I knew I did my best and expressed my personality. Finally, the court was announced. After the
first runner-up was announced, I knew all I had to listen to was the “Q” in Queen Anne’s County. As soon as this was announced I
was super excited to be named the 2015 Miss Maryland Agriculture. A dream finally came true that my 8-year-old self once
dreamed of.
During the Maryland State Fair, I was extremely busy and I loved it. Saturday the 29th, I started the morning bright and early on Fox
45 News with Farmer Stan talking about his famous Peach Sundae. Followed by our daily routine of walking around all the fair
buildings, having lunch at the Race Track, watching a Race and picking the Fair Family of the Day. That evening I was in the photos for 4-H and FFA Livestock sale. Sunday, we did our daily routine and then I helped hand out the Open Beef Supreme Champion. I was able to head home that evening and get some homework completed and get ready for the week. I returned to the fair
Wednesday evening and was able to ride the Clydesdales around the infield then watch hot air balloons get blown up and I even
for to ride in one. Thursday when making our rounds to the buildings, we received flowers and cakes. They have contests available
to the public to design a cake and flower arrangement. The winning design goes to Miss Maryland, the second place goes to the
first runner-up and so on. We also had breakfast with the MDA, then toured the fair grounds. For lunch we had our Governors
luncheon, where I gave the invocation. We were sorry as we missed Governor Hogan. That evening we participated in the Dairy
Futurity. The on Friday, we had lunch with Baltimore County, toured the fair with the Lt. Governor, and then met the band that
played that evening, R5. Saturday I participated in Dairy Judging and received 18th overall and was the emcee of the award ceremony. On Sunday, I was the emcee of the junior and intermediate fashion revue and helped with the Play It 60 to encourage children to play for 60 minutes a day. On the final day of the fair, Labor Day, we made our final rounds saying goodbye and then I
worked the ULearn Center and scooped ice cream for the Queen Anne’s County Young Farmers. I truly enjoyed the fair and my
first duties as Miss Maryland Agriculture. Being able to work and meet such amazing people at the fair was a great experience and
I look forward to meeting so many new people this coming year.
Currently, I plan to continue advocating for agriculture, tour businesses and many more activities. This month, on the 13 th it is Farm
Bureau day at Camden Yards that I will be attending and then the Fireball Run. In October I will be attending the Maryland Million. I
am truly looking forward to the year I have ahead of myself and I cannot wait to represent the agriculture industry, the community
that has supported me and challenged me and the organizations that have helped shape me to the person I am today. Thank you
Queen Anne’s County for your support and guidance.
Respectfully Submitted by, Jenell Eck
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DELMARVA POULTRY INDUSTRY, INC.
16686 COUNTY SEAT HIGHWAY - GEORGETOWN, DELAWARE 19947-4881
PHONE: 302-856-9037
FAX: 302-856-9799
EMAIL: DPI@DIPCHICKEN.COM
www.dpichicken.org
Registration has opened for the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc. October 12-14, 2015 National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and
Live Production in Ocean City, Maryland. This year’s meeting promises to be a must attend for persons involved in America’s poultry industry. One of the highlights of the meeting on Tuesday, October 13 is the opening session providing key information on this year’s highly
pathogenic avian influenza episode in the Midwest. Our key speakers with firsthand experience in this outbreak will discuss their involvement and what could lie ahead. Topics and speakers include:
HPAI: Federal Response and Outcomes
HPAI:
Dr. John Clifford, USDA/APHIS
HPAI: Epidemiology
HPAI:
Dr. Brian McCluskey, USDA/APHIS
HPAI Trade Impacts and Outlook
HPAI:
Dr. Lisa Ferguson, USDA/APHIS
HPAI: Research and Vaccine Development
Dr. David Swayne, U.S.D.A. Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory
Regional Response
Dr. Carol Cardona, University of Minnesota
Industry Response
Michelle Krom, Jenny-O Turkey Store
The Role of Wildlife
Tom DiLiberto, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
You can register on-line at www.dpichicken.org. Click on 2015 National Meeting on Poultry Health, Processing, and Live Production in the
left menu bar. Registration at the regular price continues until October 1. Contact: Bill Satterfield, 302-856-9037,
satterfield@dpichicken.com Visit: www.dpichicken.org
2015 CSX SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM FOR TRANSPORTING HEALTHY FOOD
Many communities and neighborhoods have limited or no access to fresh produce, dairy, meats, and seafood. One of the
contributing factors to these “food deserts” is the lack of infrastructure to distribute fresh food to markets, be it a farmer or fisherman delivering food to a weekly market, distributor, or grocery store; mobile market trucks (“veggie vans”) that meet people
in their own community; or organizations able to store fresh food overnight for market morning. CSX, along with its partner,
The Conservation Fund, announces availability of grant funding focused on supporting the distribution infrastructure of perishable fresh food to and within these communities. This grant program will provide grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to
help alleviate the transportation and related operation gaps (i.e., distribution, packaging, and short-term storage) that support
organizations face in distributing fresh food to markets and to vulnerable and underserved populations in particular. Grants
may support the range of activities and equipment related to transportation such as refrigerated vehicles for direct delivery to
markets, “veggie vans” to bring fresh food to isolated communities, access to food hubs or other sites where produce, dairy,
seafood, and meats can be stored safely for distribution, or produce boxes or cold storage bins to keep unsold food fresh for
the next day’s farmers market or wholesale purchase. For more details and application:
http://www.conservationfund.org/images/partner/files/2015_CSX_Small_Grants_Program_Application.pdf
SHEEP & GOAT CLINIC ~ OCTOBER 22ND
Goat & Sheep Care, Medical Issues – Nutrition & More will
be discussed. Thinking of getting a small ruminant, or already have a few and want to
learn more? This is the event for you. Speakers include Dr. Sarah Mainardi, VMD from
Chestertown Animal Hospital and Brian McAllister from Purina Mills. Milk – Meat – Wool – 4-H – or Homesteader, this
clinic has something for you! Thursday, October 22nd, 6:30
p.m. at Kingstown Farm Home and Garden store, 7121
Church Hill Rd., Chestertown, MD. RSVP 410-778-1551.
Refreshments will be served and you may even see some
sheep and goat products to sample!!
Clinic Sponsored in partnership by:
KINGSTOWN FARM HOME & GARDEN
ALUMNI WINNING IN THE STATES BURGEONING WINE
BUSINESS!
When Dr. Joe Fiola, Viticulture Specialist for University of Maryland Extension, started talking to Maryland farmers about how
the state could be a great place to grow wine grapes, he spent
a lot of time on the road doing site visits to help grower evaluate
their land’s vineyard potential. Today Fiola does much of that
site evaluation on his office computer. The technology is very
helpful, he says, because otherwise, with the explosion of interest in starting Maryland winery he would be travelling all the
time. Click here to see article about our local wineries. http://
agnr.umd.edu/sites/default/files/_docs/newsletters/
Branching Out, Maryland’s Forest Stewardship Education
newsletter, is published four times per year by University of
Maryland Extension. Branching Out provides educational information, current news and events and is intended to reach
anyone interested in forest stewardship including landowners
and natural resource professionals. We encourage you to
share this free newsletter with others and invite them to subscribe and review past newsletters by visiting the Branching
Out Newsletter Page at:
http://extension.umd.edu/news/newsletters/branching-out
Cecil County
Winter Agronomy Meeting
January 27, 2016
at the Calvert Grange.
Pre-registration is required: call the UME
Cecil County Office at 410-996-5280. Recertification for Private Pesticide license, Nutrient Applicator first time Certification/Recertification and Nutrient Management credits. Call the
office for more details.
NON-PROFIT ORG
U.S. POSTAGE PAID
PERMIT NO. 46
University of Maryland Extension,
Queen Anne’s County
505 Railroad Avenue
Centreville, MD 21617
The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race,
age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation,
or gender identity and expression. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Equal Access Programs. La Universidad de
Maryland es una institución con Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo y con Igualdad de Acceso a Programas.
Contact your local UME Agriculture Educator:
Cecil County ~ Doris Behnke at 410-996-5280 or dbehnke@umd.edu
Kent County ~ Contact 410-778-1661
Queen Anne’s County ~ Jennifer Rhodes at 410-758-0166 or jrhodes@umd.edu
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR &
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT RECERTIFICATION
December 1, 2015, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UME Kent County Extension Office
709 Morgnec Road, Chestertown, MD
Must pre-register: Call 410-778-1661
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR TRAINING and EXAM
December 4, 2015 (Training for new applicators); December 18, 2015 (Exam)
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
UME Queen Anne’s County Extension Office
505 Railroad Avenue, Centreville, MD
Must pre-register: Call 410-758-0166
PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR EXAM
November 24, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
UME Cecil County Extension Office, Elkton, MD. To register call 410-996-5280.
Core Manuals are available between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. M-F.
If anyone wants to meet to review items for the exam, please call and schedule a time to meet.
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PRIVATE PESTICIDE APPLICATOR
& NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT RECERTIFICATION
AGRONOMY DAY
February 26, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Queen Anne’s County 4-H Park
101 Dulin Clark Road, Centreville, MD 21617
Must pre-register. Call 410-758-0166.