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Central MD Vegetable
Growers Meeting
1
Private Pesticide Applicator
Certification and
Re-Certification
2
Winter Meetings in Carroll
and Harford Counties 2
Big Change in Nutrient
Management
2
Grain Marketing Workshops 3
2016 GAP-Food Safety
Training Program for Fresh
Fruit and Vegetable
Producers Baltimore County Master
Gardeners Spring 2016
Lecture Series
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Starting a Small
Commercial Farm for
Local Markets Series5
Upcoming Program Dates
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Commercial Vegetable Growers are invited to the
2016 Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Meeting on Friday, January 29, 2016.
The program has 10 to 12 current topics that are critical to commercial produce growers.
This meeting will serve as recertification for Maryland Private Pesticide Applicators, as
well as, selected Pennsylvania applicator credits. In addition, growers who attend specified
presentation sessions can renew or receive the required MDA Nutrient Applicators Voucher.
Date:
Friday, January 29, 2016
Time: 8:30 am — 3:30 pm
Location: Friendly Farm Restaurant on Foreston Road in Upperco, Maryland
Directions:From I-83 take Mt. Carmel Rd. west about 5 miles and turn right onto Foreston Rd.
Cost: $15.00 per person (includes lunch) when you reserve your tickets by
Wednesday, January 27, 2016.
Any tickets purchased after that date or at the door will cost $25.00.
RSVP: UM Extension Baltimore County Office at 410-887-8090 or
register online at Event Brite at https://cmdvg16.eventbrite.com .
Or mail the form below to University of Maryland Extension at 1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2, Cockeysville, MD 21030.
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Private Pesticide Applicator Certification and Re-Certification
New private
pesticide applicator
certification
If you are a commercial
agricultural producer
and you do not currently
have a private pesticide
applicators license, and
you need one to buy
restricted-use chemicals,
you can register for this
Extension Training. The
program will be offered
at the Extension Office,
1114 Shawan Road,
Suite 2, Cockeysville,
MD 21030. Call the
Extension Office at
410-887-8090 to
register and get
resource materials.
Classes are limited to 18
participants.
New Certification
Training
February 23, 2016
9:00 – 11:30 am
Re-certification
Training
March 1, 2016
9:00 - 10:30 am
February 23, 2016
1:00 – 3:30 pm
at the Extension Office,
1114 Shawan Road,
Suite 2,
Cockeysville, MD 21030.
Re-certification for
private pesticide
applicator
Big Change in Nutrient
Management
Exam date
There will be a
recertification program
held at the
Extension Office,
1114 Shawan Road,
Suite 2, Cockeysville,
MD 21030. Classes are
limited to 18 participants.
Winter Meetings in Carroll and
Harford Counties
Carroll County Mid-Winter Farm Meeting
February 5, 2016, 10 am – 2:00 pm
at Burns Hall, 706 Agriculture Center,
Westminster MD
Must call to register at 410-386-2760.
Harford County Midwinter Educational Meeting
February 10, 2016, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Deer Creek Overlook, Street, MD
Please register in advance by calling the Harford
County Extension Office at 410-638-3255 or by
emailing Robin Wigley at rwigley@umd.edu with
your name and phone number. Registration is $12
for those who pay in advance and $15 for those who
pay at the door.
Ms. Debbie Patrick, Nutrient Management Advisor
for Baltimore County Extension for over 20 years, has
retired, effective January 1, 2015. The search is on for
her permanent replacement. Should you or anyone
you know be interested in the position, it will soon be
posted on our website ( https://extension.umd.edu/
anmp ) under Job Openings.
Those of you in need of a nutrient management
plan (NMP) update for 2016 need not worry, as the
plans will get done. Nutrient Management Specialist
Loretta Collins will be serving as the interim advisor
until a permanent replacement for Debbie is found.
Loretta will be in the Baltimore office Mondays
and Tuesdays, 9:00-3:30. Messages can be left with
reception (410-887-8090) or via direct email to Loretta
any day of the week: collins2@umd.edu
Reminders:
Annual Implementation Forms (AIRs) from the
MDA should be arriving in mailboxes soon. The
AIR always asks for up-to-date information on your
nutrient management plan (NMP). NMPs are valid
for a specified period of time, usually one growing
season, but not to exceed three years. Your NMP
must be up-to-date in order to remain in compliance
with Maryland state regulations. Call your nutrient
management advisor if you are unsure of your status.
You need a NMP if your agricultural operation:
• Earns a gross annual income of $2,500 or
greater and/or
• Maintains 8,000 pounds or greater of live
animal weight
Soil test results are valid for three years from date of
analysis and must be valid throughout the duration of
your NMP. Manure analysis is required yearly, should
you be applying it to your fields.
NMP updates are required before application of
any commercial fertilizer or manure to your fields.
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2016 GAP-Food Safety Training Program for Fresh Fruit and
Vegetable Producers
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
and University of Maryland Extension (UME) will be
conducting a central Maryland food safety training
workshop for fruit and vegetable producers.
This one-day workshop is important for small- and
large- scale producers who want to understand how
to meet current U.S. Food and Drug Administration
food safety requirements or are considering Good
Agricultural Practice (GAP) certification. The training
will provide assistance in writing and implementing a
GAP program for both wholesale growers and direct
marketers.
Topics covered include: highlights of the federal
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA); Good
Agricultural Practices such as addressing pre-harvest
and post-harvest water quality issues; an update on
current food safety research; writing a food safety
plan; and MDA/University of Maryland programs to
assist producers in implementing GAP. A portion of
the training will be spent helping producers write their
own food safety plans. Producers are encouraged to
bring their own personal laptops. Laptops will also be
provided to those who cannot bring them.
Date and Location: The workshop will take place
March 15, 2016 from 8:30 am to 4 pm. The fee for
the program will be $25, and will cover lunch costs
and materials provided to each participant. Attendees
will receive a certificate of participation following the
program. The location is the Carroll County Extension
office, 700 Agriculture Center; Westminster, MD 21157
Registration: Participants are encouraged to
register. If you have questions or encounter difficulties
registering online, please contact Bryan Butler
(email: bbutlers@umd.edu , telephone: 410 386-2760)
or Dave Martin (email: dmarti@umd.edu or telephone
410-887-8090). Registration is required to ensure
adequate materials are available.
Other information: Other programs will be offered
in Washington County, St. Mary’s County, Wicomico
County and at the Wye REC in Queenstown.
MDA offers two GAP certification programs for fruit
and vegetable producers.
• MDA GAP certification is geared toward direct
marketers or other producers that want to start
with a basic food safety program and is available to
Maryland fruit and vegetable producers at no cost.
• USDA GAP/GHP and USDA Harmonized GAP preharvest and post-harvest certification is provided
through a cooperative agreement with USDA,
Agricultural Marketing Service and is a nationally
recognized certification that meets the requirements
of many wholesale buyers. USDA specialty crop
grant funding is available for cost share of the USDA
audit fees.
For more information on these programs, contact
Deanna Baldwin with the Maryland Department of
Agriculture at Deanna.baldwin@maryland.gov or
410-841-5769 or Justine Beaulieu with University of
Maryland at jbeauli1@umd.edu or 301-405-7543.
Baltimore County Master Gardeners
Spring 2016 Lecture Series
March 77–9 pm Heritage Vegetable Gardening
• Pat Brodinski – Gardener Monticello
• Join us for a seed exchange afterwards
April 4 7–9 pm America’s Story of the Tomato
• Barbara Melera – Landreth Seed Company
• Tomato seeds for sale afterwards
May 27–9 pmGardening for Pollinators
with Natives
• Barbara Gruver – Pollinator Expert
• Native plants available for sale afterwards
June 6 3–5 pm Growing Great Spring Flowers
5–7 pm Box Dinner
7–9 pmGrowing Your Own Summer
Bouquets
• Lisa Zeigler – Gardener & Author
• Pop up shop with books & more afterwards
Registration Required. Lectures are $25 each.
Please visit http://mgls16.eventbrite.com for special
deals. For more information about the Spring Lecture
Series, Disability Accommodations, Baltimore County
Master Gardeners, or the University of Maryland
Extension please call 410-887-8090 or go to our
website at: extension.umd.edu/baltimore-county/
home-gardening/2016-lecture-series
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http://mgls16.eventbrite.com or you can register at
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STARTING A SMALL, INTENSIVE
2 01 6
Commercial Farm
FOR
Local Markets
In this workshop series, we’ll explore what it takes to be successful on a small-scale farm. Each session covers
topics that are applicable to a variety of agricultural operations, including fruit and vegetable production. The
program series including a look at how livestock can enhance a small farming operation.
The topics featured in this workshop series have proven to be key components for ensuring farm profitability.
This program is a collaborative effort between UMD Extension, Baltimore County and Future Harvest CASA’s
new Chesapeake Foodshed Field School and Beginner Farmer Training Program (BFTP). Additional partners
include Civic Works’ Real Food Farm, and several agricultural professionals and successful farmers in the region,
including graduates of the BFTP.
List of workshops in the 10-part series – Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
(held at the Baltimore County Ag Center, 1114 Shawan Rd, Cockeysville, MD 21030)
January 20 Envisioning Your Farm and Business Plan January 27 Marketing Essentials: A Key Part of the Business Plan February 3 Quality Assurance, Post-Harvest Handling and Other Certifications
February 10 Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management, and Conservation on the Small Farm February 17 Strategies for Pest Management and Examples of Pest Management Success February 24 Cover Crops, Crop Planning and Rotations February 2
Integrating Livestock into a Small Farm March 9
Business Strategies for Highly Effective Small Farmers, Financial Management for Your Small Farm
March 16 Methods and Management of Season Extension Using High Tunnel Production March 23 Small Farm Business, Equipment and Marketing Experiences Panel Urban Farm Series (held in Baltimore City)
April 12, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Farming in Baltimore City: Land, Laws, and Zoning
Location: Rita Church Community Center, 2101 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213
April 19, Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Farming With People in Mind: Engaging Your Neighbors, Building Community Location: Rita Church Community Center, 2101 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213
April 26, Tuesday City Soils: The Science and Practice of Growing in Urban Spaces
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Rita Church Community Center, 2101 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213
April 30, Saturday
Urban Farm Tours Self-guided or register for the bus tour. Location: Times and farm locations TBA. Check www.realfoodfarm.civicworks.com/cultivate-baltimore for details.
May 7, Saturday
Cultivate Baltimore Hands-On Workshops. A day full of hands-on urban agriculture workshops.
10:00 am – 4:00 pmA healthy lunch will be served by our high school Youth Crew!
Location: Real Food Farm, 2801 St. Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213 (outdoors)
To register online, visit http://ssicflm2016.eventbrite.com.
To register by mail, please complete this registration form along with the program fee, with checks made out to “BCEAC” and
send it to the Baltimore County Extension Office (1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2,Cockeysville, MD 21030)
Commercial Farm
Local Markets
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10 part program series is $60 per person
5 part program series is $35 per person
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BOTH program series are $85 per person
Bus tour $10 per person
May 7th workshops $20 public
University of Maryland Extension
Baltimore County Office
1114 Shawan Road, Suite 2
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Upcoming Program Dates
Jan. 20 Starting a Small, Intensive
Commercial Farm for Local Markets
Classes will begin on Jan. 20th and run
through Mar. 23th every week from
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm at the BC Ag Center,
1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville, MD.
Jan. 29Central MD Vegetable Growers Meeting
at Friendly Farms Restaurant in
Upperco, MD. 8:15 am – 3:15 pm cost is
$15 ahead of time and $25 at the door.
Feb. 194-H Open House
at the Baltimore County Ag Center from
4–7 pm. FREE and open to all.
Feb. 23Private Pesticide NEW Applicator
Certification
at the Baltimore County Ag Center from
9 –11:30 am.
Mar. 1Exam for Private Pesticide NEW
Applicator Certification
at the Baltimore County Ag Center from
9 –11 am.
Feb. 23Private Pesticide Applicator
Re-Certification
at the Baltimore County Ag Center from
1–3:30 pm.
Feb. 26Leasing Workshops Scheduled for
Both Tenants and Landowners
at the Baltimore County Ag Center.
The first session 1 pm to 5pm will focus
on tenant’s issues and the second
session 6pm to 9pm will focus on
landlord issues.
Mar. 15Food Safety Trainings for Fresh Fruit
and Vegetable Producers Winter
Schedule 2016
Central Maryland GAP training.
Carroll County Extension Office, 700
Agricultural Center Dr., Westminster,
MD 21157.
Mar. 7Master Gardeners Spring Lecture
Series
at the Baltimore County Ag Center from
7-9 pm. On the first Monday of the
month starting on March 7 and running
until June 6. To register go to
http://ter.ps/MGSL16