Agriculture and Food Systems

Montgomery County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educators work with farmers, landscapers and Nurserymen by providing technical and educational information and resources. Agriculture programs focus on issues which include:

Agricultural Production
Agriculture Marketing & Regulations
Farm Management
Farmers Market Promotion & Regulations
Environmental Quality
Nutrient Management Program
Urban Agriculture
Pest Management

Our educators:

Kelly Nichols - Ag Agent (kellyn@umd.edu)
Chuck Schuster - Commercial Horticulture (cfs@umd.edu)

29th Annual Procrastinator's Pesticide and Urban Nutrient Mgmt. Conference

University of Maryland Extension, in cooperation with Montgomery College, is pleased to announce the 29th Annual Procrastinator's Pesticide and Urban Nutrient Management Conference. The meeting will be in person only.

Topics include exciting happenings in the insect and mite world, turf organic herbicide efficacy trial results, using the pest predictive calendar, disease updates, and equipment calibration. The full agenda will be available in late May.

Yes, this year is a true procrastinator's meeting. And yes, this will still count for Maryland pesticide credits!

Date: Fri, Jun 28 at 7:45 AM

Location: Agricultural History Farm Park • Derwood

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/29th-annual-procrastinators-pesticide-and-urban-nutrient-mgmt-conference-tickets-861129971927?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Montgomery County Agricultural Programs

Close Encounters with Agriculture
Nutrient Management
Small Farm Workshops

Beginning Small Farm Workshop services are offered annually, please contact mocoinfo@und.edu.
Commercial Horticulture
Pesticide Safety & Training
Farm and Agribusiness Management
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Animal Science
Row Crop and Forage Production