Hello, Harford County!
University of
Maryland Extension
Finally, spring has arrived! Now that pastures
and
lawns are starting to grow again, I’ve had
Harford County Office
several calls about seeding. Is it too late to seed
P.O. Box 663
now? My answer is yes. Spring seeding – especially
2335 Rock Spring Road late spring seeding – is usually not as successful as
seeding completed in late summer or early fall.
Forest Hill, MD 21050
That’s because grasses seeded in late spring face
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more stresses than fall-seeded grasses.
M—F 8:00 a.m—4:30 p.m.  The comparatively higher temperatures in late
spring through summer cause increased stress
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on new seedlings. New stands will develop
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better in the cooler days of fall than the
sweltering days of summer.
Sara BhaduriHauck
 Moisture, which is crucial for new stand
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development, is generally more prevalent in
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fall. Summer droughts can severely stress
seedlings.
 Weed pressure is usually higher in late
spring and summer than in late summer and
fall. New plants will have a better competitive
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advantage later in the season when annual
spring and summer weeds have already been
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controlled.
Wineries to Attend
If you’re thinking about renovating or
over seeding, don’t despair! Now isn’t a great
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time to seed, but it is the best time to analyze
your current situation and formulate a plan
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for fall seeding. Here are some things you
should consider now in order to prepare.
Insect Update
Have your soil analyzed. Check that the
pH, organic matter, and nutrient levels of
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your soil are in the appropriate range. If
they’re not, do what you can to improve
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those levels before seeding.
Seed at the right time. Seedlings should
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be 3 to 4 inches tall before the first frost such
that they have developed adequate
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Ownership
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The Extension Office will be closed on
Monday, May 26 in observance of
Memorial Day.
root stores to survive the winter. Because it takes
about 6 weeks after plants germinate to grow to
this height, and the first frost occurs sometime
around November 1 for most of Harford County,
seed should be germinated no later than the
second week in September. Purchase your seed
and have your equipment ready ahead of time in
case you encounter an unforeseen delay as
seeding too late can lead to injury or killing of the
new plants over the winter.
Plan for lost usage of the newly seeded area.
New plants are fragile and require time to
develop before being subjected to the stress of
foot traffic and repeated grazing. Stands that are
grazed too early and lack a substantial root
system are easily uprooted. A good rule of thumb
is to allow the plants to grow to a height of 10 to
12 inches, then mow to a height of 3 to 4 inches;
allow plants to again grow to a height of 10 to 12
inches, then mow again to a height of 3 to 4
inches; and allow plants to again grow to a height
of 10 to 12 inches, then allow grazing.
Alternatively to mowing twice, you can take a first
cutting of hay in the spring, at the early heading
stage, and then allow grazing when the regrowth
following hay harvest is 10 to 12 inches.
Whichever method you follow, be prepared that
you will most likely need to restrict animal access
to the newly seeded area until at least mid-June
of spring following seeding.
Here’s to greener pastures – even if you’ll
have to wait until next spring to really get them!
Sincerely,
The Customer is Still King
By Ginger S. Myers, Marketing Specialist, University of Maryland Extension
Regardless of your direct marketing outlet (farmer’s
market, on-farm stand, CDS, or pick-your-own), great
customer service is the undeniable business principle
that cannot be neglected in order to have a sustainable
and profitable business. Even though we’re increasingly
connected by our electronic devices and messages, the
human side of doing business still matters.
At the start of the market season, most producers
are attentive to new and returning customers. But, too
many producers think customer service is like going to
the dentist – something you have to think about every
six months or so or when there’s a problem and it’s
really hurting their business. But if you think like a
customer, then you will see the need to be continuous
rather than the occasional or shotgun approaches to
customer service. It’s defined by the way you
systematically handle the problems that occur with your
customers on a daily basis.
Things do go wrong; marketing surveys indicate that
25 percent of all consumer purchases result in some
type of problem. It seems like a very high percentage
until you factor in the additional data that reveals that
70 percent of people who experience a problem do not
complain. The reason they don’t complain is: 1) they
don’t think complaining is worth their effort or time, 2)
they don’t know how or where to complain, or 3) they
want to avoid conflict.
One of the most cost-effective marketing strategies
your business can pursue is to provide outstanding
customer service. That means fixing things that have
gone wrong, i.e. receiving the complaint and responding
to it in a timely manner. If you fail to fix the problem
you might experience the following:
 64 to 91 percent of those who had a problem, but
didn’t complain, will not return.
 55 to 81 percent of those who complain and don’t
get satisfaction will not return.
 At one time, the rule of thumb was the dissatisfied
customers tell an average of 10 other people about
their bad experience. But, with the advent of social
media such as Facebook and Twitter, an unhappy
customer can tell hundreds of their friends and
their friends’ “friends” about their unsatisfactory
experience with your products or services.
Effective handling of customer complaints and
attention to customer service details can turn those
statistics in your favor. Allowing customers to vent,
listening intently, and making sure the solution satisfied
the customer can distinguish your business from your
competitor’s in the customer’s mind.
Good customer service means:
 Having knowledge about your products, your
inventory, and your experiences with the product
that will help your customer make the best choice
for them. For example, it’s difficult to help a market
customer decide between purchasing bok choi or
Russian kale if you’ve never eaten or cooked with
them.
 Treat customers with a friendly, helpful attitude.
Don’t be patronizing, but do greet them with a
smile and try to connect with them.
 Thank them for making a purchase or just for
stopping by.
Don’t neglect training your employees in good
customer relations too. Help your employees develop
their “people” skills as well as their knowledge about
your operation. They are often the people unhappy
customers will approach first.
Permits Allow Wineries to Attend Farmers’ Markets
Source: MDA (abridged). Effective June 1, 2013, Maryland Class 4
wineries may apply for a new Off-Site Event Permit, which replaces the
Winery Special Event Permit. Under the new permit, wineries may
attend any farmer’s market in Maryland to which they are invited,
provided the market is listed in the Maryland Department of
Agriculture’s Farmers’ Market Directory. The Off-Site Permit allows
wineries to sample their wines and sell wines in sealed bottles for
customers to take home. No sales by the glass are permitted at
markets, and local restrictions still apply. There are no limits to the
number of markets or market days a winery may attend. Wineries
must report which markets they plan to attend by the 20th of the prior
month. All forms are available via the Maryland Wineries Association’s
(MWA’s) member site. For more details and information about
permits, forms, and deadlines, contact Kevin Atticks, MWA Executive
Director, at 410-252-9463 or kevin@marylandwine.com.
New Small Fruit Extension Pathologist at UMD
Dr. Cassandra Swett has accepted the position of Grape/Small Fruit Extension
Pathologist at the University of Maryland. Her primary responsibility is for
Extension and research in grape and small fruit pathology and disease
management in support of the Mid-Atlantic Fruit Consortium which supports
the industries in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. She will be located
in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at the
University of Maryland with a starting date of May 1, 2014. Dr. Swett comes to
Maryland from the University of California at Davis.
Strawberry Twilight Meeting
May 21, 2014
University of Maryland and USDA specialists will
6:00 p.m.—8:00 p.m. discuss current research, other small fruit growing
topics, and “program production” of small fruit. The
Wye Research and
event will be held rain or shine. Refreshments will be
Education Center
provided, and pre-registration is not required.
Queenstown, MD
However, if you require special assistance to attend,
please contact Debby Dant at 410-827-8056 x115. For additional program
information, contact Michael Newell at 410-827-7388.
Agronomic Crop Insect Update
By Joanne Whalen, University of Delaware, IPM Extension Specialist
Small Grains
As we see more wheat acres planted before the
“fly free date” in the fall, I get questions about
the potential problems from Hessian fly.
Although populations still remain low in our
area, each spring I see an occasional field with an
economic problem. Most of the new information
regarding the management of this insect pest
has been developed by entomologists in states
to our south where Hessian fly is a perennial
problem. Dominic Reisig from NC State has an
excellent blog and a series of YouTube videos
that address the biology and management for
fall and spring infestations of Hessian fly. To
access the video, go to www.youtube.com and
search for “Dominic Reisig Hessian Fly.”
Additional up-to-date information is available at
www.nccrops.com.
Alfalfa
Continue to scout fields for both alfalfa weevil
and pea aphids. Under dry weather conditions,
you may need to reduce the following
thresholds, especially when both insects are
present in the field. As a general guideline, you
should consider treatment in alfalfa less than 10
inches tall if you find 40-50 aphids per stem. The
treatment threshold for alfalfa 10 inches or taller
in height is 75-100 per stem. Beneficial insects
can help to crash aphid populations and as a
general rule, you need one beneficial insect per
every 50-100 aphids to help crash populations. For
alfalfa weevil, the following thresholds, based on
the height of the alfalfa, should be used as a
guideline when making treatment decisions: up to
11 inches tall – 0.7 per stem; 12 inches tall – 1.0 per
stem; 13-15 inches tall – 1.5 per stem; 16 inches tall
– 2.0 per stem; 17-19 inches tall – 2.5 per stem.
Timothy
Cereal rust mites remain active in fields so if you
have not checked for this pest, be sure to sample all
fields. Symptoms can appear as retarded growth,
leaf curling, stunting, and plant discoloration.
Injured plants appear to be drought stressed even
when adequate moisture is available for plant
growth. There are no established economic
thresholds for the pest; however, treatment is
recommended in fields with a previous history of
cereal rust mites and/or when 25% of the plant
tillers exhibit curled tips of the new leaf blades
within several weeks following green-up. The use of
a 20x-magnifying lens is often necessary to find
mites on the leaves. The only effective and labeled
material on timothy is Sevin XLR Plus. Be sure to
read the label for information on the number of
applications per season as well as the days to
harvest. For effective rust mite control, the use of
the higher labeled rate and at least 25 gallons per
acre of carrier to get good coverage of leaf surfaces
generally results in better control.
Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Testing: Crucial for Corn!
By Patricia Hoopes, Nutrient Management Advisor
When growing corn grain or corn silage, soil
nitrogen levels are very important for crop health
and yields. Fertilizer recommendations, generated
for a field that had a previous forage legume crop
or manure application, assume a significant
nitrogen contribution from the previous crop or
manure application. Nitrogen is not a stable
compound and there are many factors that can
affect the amount that is actually present when the
plant needs it.
Qualifications for PSNT testing:
1) Corn silage or corn grain is being grown.
2) Manure or biosolids have been applied this year
or in the past two years, OR a forage legume
was grown in the previous year.
3) Less than 50 pounds of commercial fertilizer
nitrogen per acre was applied prior to testing.
PSNT is not applicable when:
1) More than 50 pounds of commercial fertilizer
nitrogen has been applied to the field.
The PSNT test takes the guess work out of nitrogen 2) Commercial fertilizer has been the only nutrient
availability. This test determines how much nitrate
source.
nitrogen is present in the soil at a critical time. 3) Irrigation is used.
When the results indicate that the nitrogen level is
When should this test be done?
satisfactory, the grower is saved from any more
This test must be run when the corn is between 6
financial inputs. However, when nitrogen levels are
and 12 inches tall. If the corn is over 12 inches tall
found to be too low, nitrogen can be side-dressed
the test cannot be completed because results will
at a rate to ensure an adequate crop.
be invalid. It is recommended that you let your
Do your crop recommendations depend on a nutrient management advisor know now that you
nitrogen credit from an organic application or a will want this test done to ensure the advisor’s
previous forage legume crop? Are you applying less availability. It is also recommended that growers
than 50 pounds of nitrogen per acre in your starter alert their advisors prior to the 6 inch stage. Corn
fertilizer? If this scenario describes your corn field, grows quickly during this critical time, and
it is highly recommended that you schedule a PSNT scheduling can be challenging. For questions on the
study to evaluate the nitrogen levels at this critical PSNT test or to schedule testing for your fields, call
time.
Tricia Hoopes, Nutrient Management Advisor, at
the Harford County Extension Office, 410-638-3255.
Abomasal Bloat
by Susan Schoenian, Sheep and Goat Specialist, University of Maryland Extension
Abomasal bloat (tympany) is a common health
problem affecting artificially-reared lambs and kids,
especially hand-fed ones. Some farms have
experienced death losses as high as 25 to 30
percent. On other farms, it is a sporadic disease.
While the mechanism of abomasal bloat is not
completely understood, it is believed to be caused
by a build-up of bacteria in the stomach of lambs
and kids. Bacteria such as clostridium
perfringins type A and species of Sarcina have been
identified in the stomachs of affected animals.
As the bacteria multiply, the sugars in the milk
ferment with excess gas production. At the same
time, the stomach becomes more acidic to the
detriment of other bacteria. As the gas cannot
escape, it bloats the abomasum. Death is rapid and
unpleasant.
Abomasal bloat seems to occur most commonly
in lambs that are 2 to 4 weeks of age. It may occur
later in goat kids, as they are typically fed milk for a
longer period of time. The incidence is highest when
lambs/kids are fed warm milk infrequently, e.g.
twice daily. Feeding goat kids in a pail or trough
without a nipple may cause similar greedy feeding
behavior.
Warm milk provides an ideal substrate (lactose)
for fermentation. Abomasal bloat is rarely seen in
lambs/kids that are self-fed cold milk. The use of
cheap or poor quality milk replacers can also
contribute to the incidence of abomasal
bloat.
Treatment
Treatment of abomasal bloat is often
unrewarding. It is estimated that 75 to 100 percent
of cases die. Affected lambs/kids will have swollen
bellies. They will be dull and lethargic. Abdominal
pain (colic), accompanied by teeth grinding is
common. The disease can progress rapidly, within
30 minutes of feeding. Sometimes, all you find is a
dead lamb or kid.
Early intervention is the key to saving affected
lambs/kids. Many treatments have been advocated.
Oral penicillin may help to counteract the bacteria.
Sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) mixed in water is
the common treatment for bloat, as it helps to
neutralize acid. Dosing with cooking oil or antacids
may also help. Powdered ginger may help with mild
cases of bloat. Pain meds may also be given to
affected lambs/kids.
Prevention
Milk replacers should be mixed according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Lumps can contribute
to abomasal bloat. Diluted milk replacer may cause
lambs/kids to gorge, especially if they are on an
automatic feeding system.
Milk replacer is usually mixed in warm water,
then cooled to body temperature before feeding.
Cooling milk to at least 40°F (4°C) has been shown to
help contain the growth of Sarcina bacteria.
The risk of abomasal bloat will be reduced if
lambs/kids are self-fed milk using a bucket feeder,
nipple bar, or automatic feeding system. Selffeeding simulates dam-raising, as lambs/kids are
able to ingest smaller amounts of milk at frequent
intervals.
Sour milk is another proven way to prevent
abomasal bloat. Sour milk is made by adding
acidophilus yogurt to milk replacer and allowing it to
convert for several days. You can also add probiotic
powder to milk. The addition of formalin to milk
replacer has also been shown to reduce the
incidence of bloat.
Since clostridial bacteria have been implicated in
abomasal bloat, it is essential that lambs/kids be
vaccinated for clostridial perfringins type C & D.
The early introduction of high quality
concentrates will promote rumen function and
lessen the risk of abomasal bloat.
Feeding lambs milk replacer for too long can
increase the incidence of abomasal bloat. The ideal
weaning age is 30 days. There is usually no benefit
to later weaning.
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Accepting Nominations for 2014 Goat Test
The Western Maryland Pasture-Based Meat Goat Performance Test is an
annual program sponsored by University of Maryland Extension designed to
provide meat goat producers with data about how well their goats compare to
those from other producers in the state. While on test, the goats will be
evaluated for growth performance, parasite resistance, and parasite resilience.
At the end of the testing period, goats will be evaluated for structural
correctness and reproductive soundness and scanned (using ultrasound) to
determine their rib eye area. The Gold, Silver, and Bronze-performing bucks
will be sold on September 6th at the 1st Bluegrass Performance Invitational in
Frankfort, Kentucky. Any goat producer may consign up to five male goats to
the test. Eligible goats may be of any breed or breed cross; they do not need
to be registered. Goats must be born between December 15, 2013, and March
15, 2014, and weigh between 35 and 70 lbs. upon delivery to the test site on
May 31. It is not necessary to identify specific bucks at the time of nomination.
The deadline to nominate is May 15, and the nomination fee is $20 per animal.
Nomination packets may be requested by contacting Pam Thomas at (301) 432
-2767 x343 or pthomas@umd.edu. All documents in the nomination packet
may also be downloaded from the blog at http://mdgoatatest.blogspot.com.
PDCA Dairy Field Days
The PDCA Field Day rules and regulations for 2014 are now available. Showman should note that there
have been some significant changes to show dates, locations, and paperwork required by various breeds
for this year. Make sure to review the revised rules and regulations prior to showing! This document and a
complete schedule of field days is available online at www.ansc.umd.edu/extension/dairy.
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Introduction to Farriery Seminar
May 24, 2014
Through a combination of lecture and
demonstration, casual horse enthusiasts
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
and professionals alike will gain a better
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church understanding of hoof care and
Churchville, MD
management. The morning session will
consist of lectures covering anatomy and physiology of the hoof, how hoof
health and function is affected by conformation, skills associated with
trimming the balanced foot, and when shoes are necessary. The afternoon
session will provide a demonstration of the trimming and shoeing process
on live horses with ample time for questions. Instruction for the day will be
provided by Chris Diehl, Certified Journeyman Farrier, and the afternoon
session will be hosted at nearby Bay Meadow Farm. Anyone is welcome to
register; no experience is necessary. Registration is $40 per person and
includes all program materials, morning refreshments, and lunch. This
seminar is limited to 30 seats on a first-come, first-served basis; the
deadline to register is May 19. Participants may register online at
www.harfordfarrierseminar.eventbrite.com (additional processing fees
apply) or by calling the Harford County Extension Office at 410-638-3255
and paying by check. If you require special assistance to attend this
program, please contact the Harford County Extension Office by May 10.
For more details about the program, contact Sara BhaduriHauck at the
Harford County Extension Office at 410-638-3255 or sbh@umd.edu.
Types of Property Ownership
By Walt McCarter. Reprinted from eXtension.org.
The way people co-own property determines the
degree of control each owner has over the property,
and how it is passed on after their deaths. Each type of
ownership has pros and cons, but the key distinctions
between them are whether or not there is a “right of
survivorship” and whether or not each owner has
equal rights in the property. The main types of
property ownership are “tenancy in common,” “joint
tenancy,” and “tenancy by the entirety.” Tenancy in
common is the default category for unmarried coowners, and in some states, tenancy by the entirety is
the default type of ownership for married co-owners.
Additional steps are required to create a joint tenancy,
or to create a tenancy by the entirety in states where it
isn’t automatic.
Tenancy in Common
The default type of property ownership for
unmarried co-owners is “tenancy in common.” For
example, if two unmarried people bought real estate
together, they would own the property as tenants in
common unless the formalities for creating a “joint
tenancy” were satisfied (see that section below). Each
tenant in a tenancy in common owns an “undivided”
part of the whole, although they may not have equal
ownership interests. For example, one co-tenant may
own 2/3 of the property while the other only owns
1/3, but each co-tenant has the right to enter into any
part of the property, and receive their share of any
rents or profits from the property.
There is no “right of survivorship” with tenancy in
common as there is with joint tenancy and tenancy by
the entirety, so upon death, a deceased co-tenant’s
ownership interest will go through probate, i.e. it is
passed along under a will or via intestate succession
(inheritance without a will). The new owner will
become a tenant in common, basically taking the
deceased co-tenant’s place. Also, a co-tenant can sell
or mortgage his share of the property without the
others’ permission (unless, of course, they have a
private agreement saying otherwise).
When tenants in common cannot get along, or
sometimes where one co-tenant has acted wrongfully,
a court can order a “partition in kind” of the property,
to divide ownership among the co-tenants and
terminate the tenancy in common, leaving each with
sole ownership of a portion of the property. The court
may also order a “partition by sale,” where the
property is sold and the proceeds are divided equitably
among the former co-tenants.
Joint Tenancy
Joint tenancy is similar to tenancy in common, with
a few major differences. The main difference is that
joint tenancy carries with it a “right of survivorship.”
Upon the death of one joint tenant, his interest goes to
the remaining joint tenants by operation of law,
instead of passing under his will or via intestate
succession. For example, if two people own property
as joint tenants with right of survivorship, and one
dies, the living joint tenant becomes the sole owner of
the property. Because of this right of survivorship,
property held in joint tenancy does not go through
probate (i.e. it doesn’t pass through a will or through
intestate succession). Legally, there is no transfer of
title – the remaining owners’ interests simply increase
to fill the void left by the deceased joint tenant.
At common law, there were four requirements to
have a joint tenancy: unity of time, title, interest, and
possession. In other words, the joint tenants must
have taken equal interests in the property at the same
time. Nowadays, a joint tenancy can be created by
including certain language in the conveying
instrument, e.g. by providing that the grant is to each
person “as joint tenants” or “with right of
survivorship.” The common law requirements also
meant that to become joint tenants with other people,
an owner of property had to convey the property to a
third party, who then had to convey it back to the
original owner and the other joint tenants (called a
“straw man” conveyance). Now, that is unnecessary –
an owner can simply deed his own property to himself
and others as joint tenants.
Each co-tenant in a joint tenancy owns an equal,
undivided interest in the whole, and can’t be excluded
by the other tenants. Also, because joint tenants all
have equal interests in the property, generally one cotenant may not benefit himself at the expense of the
others. If one joint tenant attempts to convey or
transfer his ownership rights, the joint tenancy is
destroyed. If there are only two joint tenants, this
means that the relationship between the owners
becomes a tenancy in common. Where there are
more than two joint tenants, however, the others
continue to be joint tenants with each other, while the reverts to an ordinary tenancy in common.
newcomer is merely a tenant in common. In some
Some states have a statute that creates a
jurisdictions, mortgaging one joint tenant’s interest presumption of tenancy by the entirety for married
will destroy the joint tenancy as well.
couples, i.e. a tenancy by the entirety is automatically
created whenever married couples acquire property
Tenancy by the Entirety
together. In other states, to create a tenancy by the
Tenancy by the entirety is a special type of property
entirety, the conveying instrument must include the
ownership reserved for married couples. Like with a
language “as tenants by the entirety” or something
joint tenancy, tenants by the entirety have a right of
similar, and the transferees must, of course, be
survivorship. Unlike a joint tenancy, however, one
married. If a deed purports to convey title to owners
spouse cannot transfer his or her ownership interest
“as tenants by the entirety” but they aren’t married,
without the other’s permission; any attempt to do so is
they may take title as joint tenants or as tenants in
generally void as a matter of law. Death, divorce, or
common.
annulment destroys a tenancy by the entirety, and it
Status of Emerald Ash Borer Webinar
May 12, 2014
University of Maryland Extension will host a one-hour webinar to provide an
update on the status of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Maryland. This
12:00 p.m.—1:00 p.m.
information will be of interest to woodland owners, government officials, and
pesticide professionals. Kimberly Rice, entomologist with the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), will
provide a brief overview of the history of EAB in Maryland, information on parasitoid releases, and state and
federal quarantines. Mike Raupp, Extension Entomologist with University of Maryland Extension, will discuss
the biology of EAB, management, and economic parameters for decision making. Jonathan Kays, Natural
Resource Extension Specialist, will discuss implications for woodland owners and some recommendations and
strategies. The webinar is approved for two pesticide recertification credits for forestry (category 2) and
exterior ornamental plants (category 3A). To receive credits, participants must e-mail
Pam Thomas (pthomas@umd.edu) by May 7 to receive the needed form and
directions to complete the form. The webinar is free, but a high-speed
internet connection is required for best viewing. To login,
visit https://connect-test.moo.umd.edu/umeforestry and
enter as a guest. It is recommended that you connect
at least 10 minutes prior to ensure you do not
have any connection problems.
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Maryland Sheep Breeders Association Scholarship
The Maryland Sheep Breeders Association in conjunction with the
Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival are offering two scholarships in the
amount of $500 each to students who have been accepted or are in the
process of applying for continuing education at a college or university or
technical or vocational school. All academic majors will be considered,
but priority will be to agricultural majors and to those applicants who
are members or whose families are members of the Maryland Sheep
Breeders Association. The scholarships will be awarded at the Maryland
State Fair during the Judging Awards Program, and the winners will be
honored at the Annual Maryland Sheep Breeders dinner in October.
Selection will be based on experience and involvement with the sheep
industry, industry-compatible career goals, community service activities,
leadership and/or extracurricular involvement, official college or high
school transcripts, essay, and two letters of recommendation. Deadline
for submission is July 1, 2014. Applications are available from the
Harford Extension Office. Questions may be directed to Liz Cavey at
elizabethcavey@gmail.com
or
Ashley
Stevens-Travis
at
ashleyjanelle@comcast.net.
Native Plant Sale and Monarch Madness
Join the Penn State Master
May 17, 2014
Gardeners and MAEscapes (Mid9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Atlantic Ecological Landscapes)
experts for a chance to learn York Co. Extension Annex
York, PA
how to save the Monarch
butterfly and restore their habitats by planting milkweed
and nectar-producing plants. The sale features a large
selection of native plants, trees, and shrubs suited for our
area, including many hard-to-find plants. Vendors will
include Harvey's Gardens, Heartwood Nursery, Keystone
Wildflowers, Kollar Nursery, Meadowsweet Native Plant
Farm, Spring Haven Nurseries, and Rain Tree Landscaping
and Nursery. Heirloom vegetable seedlings will be offered
for sale by The Horn Farm Center, and The Mason Dixon
Unit of the Herb Society of America will have herb plants
available. Master Gardeners and MAEscapes experts will
be on hand to answer your questions and help with plant
selection. For more information, contact Kelly Folcolmer at
717-840-7408.
Beekeeping Classes
Saturdays in May and June
Want to learn about
beekeeping? Spoutwood’s
Spoutwood Farm
Beekeeper in Residence
Glen Rock, PA
Roger Williams will host an
Introduction to Beekeeping workshop series for adults and youth
ages 9 and up. Each session will include instruction on the life
and work of honeybees, the practice of beekeeping, and next
steps for becoming a beekeeper. Class will conclude with openhive time during which participants will be able to experience
working with honeybees firsthand. Participants must wear long
pants, long sleeves, and closed toe shoes; a bee veil will be
provided. The workshop fee is $15 per individual or $20 per
family. Classes will run from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and will be
followed by open hive time from 10:15 – 11:30 on May 10, May
24, and June 7. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is
required. For more information or to register, contact Meg
Hamilton at meg.spoutwood@gmail.com or 717-235-6610.
Jeff Myers
Area Extension Director
Harford, Baltimore,
and Carroll Counties
Sara Meagher BhaduriHauck
Faculty Extension Assistant
Agriculture and
Natural Resources
sbh@umd.edu
Extension.umd.edu/Harford-county
facebook.com/HarfordAg
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