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2025 CALENDAR
January 2026
Event: Perennial Fruit Growers Pruning Workshop
Date: January 23, 2026 | Friday
Time: 11:00 am to 2:30 p.m. EST | Cost: $39
Location: Begins at the Mill (308 Mill St, Salisbury), Salisbury, and ends at the University of Maryland, Lower Eastern Shore Research and Education Center, 27664 Nanticoke Road, Salisbury.
Description: Join us for a workshop focusing on pruning fundamentals to enhance yield, fruit quality, and long-term plant health for apples, peaches, blueberries, blackberries, etc. The program will begin at The Mill and conclude with hands-on pruning demonstrations at the University of Maryland, Lower Eastern Shore Research and Extension Center, where participants will practice techniques and receive guided instruction and feedback.
Registration is required: https://go.umd.edu/pruning_fruit or call Haley Sater at (410) 749-6141
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Event: In-Person PSA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Grower Training
Date: January 24, 2026 | Saturday
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza, 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Description: This training is for Fruit and vegetable growers and others interested in learning about produce safety, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule, Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and co-management of natural resources and food safety. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement outlined in § 112.22(c) that requires
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-psa-produce-safety-rule-psr-grower-training-silver-spring-md-tickets-1657641403059?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
For more information: Contact Megan Todd, motodd@law.umaryland.edu
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Event: 2026 MGGA/MWA/UME Annual Grape and Wine Conference
Dates: January 28-29, 2026
Location: The Hyatt Place, Kent Narrows, Grasonville, MD 21638
Program registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mgga-and-mwa-joint-annual-meeting-tickets-1977989971250?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Event: Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Dates: January 27-29, 2026
Location: Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mid-atlantic-fruit-and-vegetable-convention-pre-conference-workshops-tickets-1975357946794?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information: https://www.mdhortsociety.org/
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February
Event: Western Maryland Regional Fruit Meeting
Date: February 12, 2026 | Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Registrant check-in beginning at 8:30 a.m)
Location: Western Maryland Research and Education Center, 18330 Keedysville Rd., Keedysville, MD 21756
Description: This meeting provides commercial fruit growers with the latest updates in pesticide and nutrient management, regulatory changes, and recent research. Sessions are led by industry experts and University of Maryland Extension specialists, offering practical guidance and new insights to support successful fruit production.
For more information or to register, go to: https://go.umd.edu/WMFM
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WYE Bay Area Fruit School
Date: February 25, 2026 | Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658
Registration: TBA
For more information contact Haley Sater at 301-226-7718 (HSater@umd.edu).
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Event: Precision Ag Conference
Date: February 26, 2026 | Wednesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Crown Plaza Hotel,173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Description: The theme of this conference revolves around current and emerging technologies in agriculture, focusing on their impact on efficiency across diverse farming operations. The event will cover topics like Scouting/Field Assessment Technology, Pest Management, Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture, Post-Harvest Technology, Irrigation and Drainage, and Livestock management, showcasing upcoming technologies in Maryland. By uniting experts, researchers, and industry leaders, the conference will provide a platform for discussing innovative solutions, including precision farming, data analytics, automation, and drones. We anticipate a dynamic and interactive session, with attendees eager to learn from thought leaders such as yourself. The event will provide a platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and fostering meaningful connections between the Agriculture and Technology community.
For more information contact: Hemendra Kumar at (301) 226-7405
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Event: IFTA 2026 Annual Meeting
Dates: February 8-11, 2026
Location: DoubleTree by Hilton, 2233 Cesar Chavez Blvd. Fresno, CA 93721
For more information: https://ifruittree.org/event/ifta-2026-annual-meeting-fresno-california/
March
Event: Urban Farming Vegetable and Fruit Production IPM Workshop
Date: March 10, 2026 | Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm | Cost: free
Location: UME-Anne Arundel Co. Office, 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD. 21054
Description: Make plans to attend one of the Urban Farming Vegetable and Fruit Production IPM Workshop PAT/NM Recertification on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Anne Arundel County Extension Office. The workshops will explore advanced fruit and vegetable production practices focusing on sustainability, food security and integrated pest management tactics. This meeting will provide Private Applicator Recertification & Nutrient Applicator Voucher Recertification.