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2025 CALENDAR
December
Event: Wine Stabilization and Filtration Workshop
Date: December 9, 2025 | Tuesday
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm | Cost: MWA member $50 and Non-MWA Member $60
Location: Robin Hill Farm + Vineyards, 15800 Croom Rd, Brandywine, Maryland
Description: Join us for an enriching day with the Maryland Wineries Association and Scott Laboratories at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards. This workshop will cover essential techniques for stabilizing and improving your wine before bottling, as well as the intricacies of filtration. The event will conclude with a social hour at 2:00 PM, so please remember to bring a bottle to share. Coffee and lunch are included in the registration fee.
For more information or to register: https://app.glueup.com/event/filtration-workshop-with-scott-labs-open-to-all-members-160424/
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Event: Urban Farming Vegetable and Fruit Production IPM Workshop
Date: December 18, 2025 | Thursday
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, Thursday, December 18, 2025, 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.
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-farming-vegetable-and-fruit-production-ipm-workshop-tickets-1802684841889?aff=oddtdtcreator
January 2026
Event: North American Strawberry Growers Association Meeting and Conference
Dates: January 7-10, 2026
Location: Savannah, GA
Description: The North American Strawberry Growers Association (NASGA) will be meeting in conjunction with the Southeast Regional Fruit & Vegetable Conference in Savannah, GA. The 2026 Conference will offer premium opportunities to network, learn about the latest advancements in research, and hear about emerging technologies in the strawberry industry across North America. In addition, participants will be able to participate in the expansive trade show and educational sessions presented by the SE Regional Conference.
For more information or to register: https://nasga.org/n-american-strawberry-growers-conference.htm
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Event: South East Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference
Dates: January 8-10, 2026
Location: Savannah, GA
For more information: https://seregionalconference.org/
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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
For more information: https://marylandgrapes.org
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Event: Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Dates: January 27-29, 2026
Location: Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA
For more information: https://mafvc.org/
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
For more information contact: Joe Fiola or Susan Barnes
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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.