Updated: August 7, 2025

2025 Twilight, Field Day, and Virtual Meetings

Join us for our upcoming twilight, field day, and virtual meetings to explore the latest agricultural developments and innovations. These informal gatherings offer interactive discussions on new technologies, sustainable practices, and upcoming trends in the agricultural sector. Connect with industry experts, network with fellow farmers, and gain valuable insights to enhance your farming operations.

DateMeetingLocationMore Information
April 23, 2025In Person, Lab 'n Lecture: Understanding and Complying with the New PSR Ag Water Assessment RuleWye Research & Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Dr, Queenstown, MD 21658Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/produce-safety-rule-agricultural-water-assessments-workshop-tickets-1276550830899
For more information: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity, contact Margaret Todd at motodd@law.umaryland.edu
May 1, 2025Cover Crops and Integrated Pest ManagementMason's Heritage Farm, 1905 Ruthsburg Rd, Queen Anne, MD. 21657For more information or to register go to: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/cover-crops-and-integrated-pest-management/?featured_date=3266
May 6, 2025Poultry Mortality Composting Short CourseMaryland Dept. of Ag - Salisbury Animal Health LabFor more information: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/poultry-mortality-composting-short-course-may-6-2025/?featured_date=3256
May 10, 2025In Person, PSA Produce Safety Rule Grower Training10789 Stewart Neck Road Princess Anne, MD 21853For more information and to register: Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/psa-produce-safety-rule-psr-grower-training-princess-anne-md-tickets-1233875257109?aff=erelexpmlt
May 13, 2025Strawberry Twilight TourWye Research and Education Center, 211 Farm Lane Queenstown, MD 21658Registration or for more information: bit.ly/strawberry2025
May 15, 2025Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series: Managing squash bugs and cucumber beetles in cucurbit cropsOnline (via Zoom)For more information or to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDRco-yYmUCz5od6_dKUZ-wxPVIUvuqgXK9vDcZLEjgX_Egg/viewform 
May 22, 2025Weed Management Workshop for Small Farms 3901 West Bay Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225.To register online, go to https://go.umd.edu/smallfarmweed2025. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Emily Zobel (410)-228-8800.
May 27, 2025Small Grain Field DayWye Research & Education Center, Queenstown, MD.For more information and to register go to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOPei72S2wrp8KqWs75GO_iUqKoRbkUR2lPVIeeI2fVqULQg/viewform?pli=1
June 18, 2025Pest Management for Poultry GrowersMaryland Department of Agriculture's Salisbury Animal Health Lab More information and to register: Register here:  https://bit.ly/pest-mgmnt
June 24, 2025Pasture Walk at Porch View Farm2790 Florence Road,Woodbine,MD,21797For more information and to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pasture-walk-at-porch-view-farm-tickets-1355369449509?aff=oddtdtcreator
June 25, 20252025 Maryland Weed Management Twilight TourWye Research and Education Center, 211 Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658

For more information or to register, go to https://go.umd.edu/2025WeedTwilight

 

June 26, 2025Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series: Palmer amaranth and pigweed controlOnline (via Zoom)For more information or to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDRco-yYmUCz5od6_dKUZ-wxPVIUvuqgXK9vDcZLEjgX_Egg/viewform 
June 27, 202530th Annual Procrastinator's Pesticide and Urban Nutrient Management ConferenceUniversity of Maryland Extension-Montgomery County Office, 18410 Muncaster Rd., Derwood, MD 20855For more information and to register go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-annual-procrastinators-pesticide-and-urban-nutrient-mgmt-conference-tickets-1368871574729?aff=oddtdtcreator
July 17, 2025Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series: Corn spot and tar update and preventionOnline (via Zoom)For more information or to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDRco-yYmUCz5od6_dKUZ-wxPVIUvuqgXK9vDcZLEjgX_Egg/viewform 
July 19, 2025Fundamentals of Sheep ProductionCharles Soil Conservation District, 4200 Gardiner Road Waldorf, MD 20601For more information or to register go to https://go.umd.edu/sheepday.
July 28-29, 2025Virtual Good Agricultural Training and Introduction to the Produce Safety RuleOnline class
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.		Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-good-ag-practices-gap-training-intro-to-produce-safety-rule-tickets-1486914153259?aff=oddtdtcreator
For more information: If you need accommodation or more information, please contact, Carol Allen, callen12@umd.edu.
August 5, 2025Crops Twilight Barbecue & Ice Cream SocialCentral Maryland Research & Education Center (Upper Marlboro location), 2005 Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro, MD 20774For registration and more information: https://extension.umd.edu/locations/anne-arundel-county/agriculture-food-systems/upcoming-programs
August 5-7The Science of Food Safety

This in-person, on-campus course will provide knowledge of fundamental food science concepts that are routinely used in industrial operations to maintain the safety and quality of foods. We will cover key food chemistry (e.g.; pH, water activity, color and texture), food microbiology (e.g.; characteristics of pathogenic microorganisms and microbial death kinetics) and food quality (GMPs, HACCP and shelf-life life estimation) topics that are essential for food industry professionals. We will then focus on routine food processing operations such as pasteurization, sterilization and conclude with how to maintain safety of specific commodities. We will also have several hands-on laboratory sessions to strengthen the learning.The tentative agenda is here. 		University of Maryland, College Park
Cost: $450.00
Registration:  https://umd-nfs.catalog.instructure.com/courses/science-of-food-safety--2025 
For more information: If accommodation is needed, contact Rohan Tikekar at rtikekar@umd.edu. 
August 6, 2025Next-Generation Grain Management: Budgets, Risk, and Reporting Tools

Maryland grain farmers are invited to participate in an innovative workshop designed to enhance business operations and risk management strategies through the use of cutting-edge tools and resources. This multi-project session will bring together key programs to provide hands-on training, demonstrations, and discussion. This interactive workshop will feature the Maryland Grain Budget Planner website and curriculum, designed to support crop budgeting and sound financial decisions. In addition, the Ag Law Education Initiative will present “Learning Ag Law at Your Own Pace: Basic Legal Issues and Ag Labor Issues,” covering essential legal topics facing today's farm businesses.
Participants will also receive a guided demonstration of the Maryland Agriculture Reporting Assistant, a new data-driven platform. This platform enables producers to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting for statewide and national reports, such as the Nutrient Management Annual Implementation Report (AIR) and farm yield reporting for crop insurance purposes.		Wye Research and Education Center,Queenstown, MD 21658

It is free and open to all. Lunch will be provided, and we suggest bringing your laptop to pilot the web-based programs.
Register today to secure your spot and learn how these tools can benefit your operation. If accommodation is needed, please reach out 2 weeks before the session.

Please register at: https://ume.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3w88bc9Yb4aOVym

August 21, 2025Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series: Managing late-season corn earwormOnline (via Zoom)For more information or to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDRco-yYmUCz5od6_dKUZ-wxPVIUvuqgXK9vDcZLEjgX_Egg/viewform 
August 21, 2025Agronomic Drone SchoolHarford County Agricultural Center, 3525 Conowingo Road, Street, MD,21154For more information or to register: https://go.umd.edu/dronesinag
August 26, 2025Agronomic Drone SchoolCharles County Soil Conservation Office, 4200 Gardiner Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20601For more information or to register: https://go.umd.edu/dronesinag
August 27, 2027Pasture Walk at Twin Cedar FarmTwin Cedar Farms - Grass Fed Beef, 31440 Blades Road, East, Cordova, MD 21625For more information and to register: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/pasture-walk-at-twin-cedar-farm/
August 27, 2025Summer Vegetables Twilight Tour 2025Wye Research & Education Center, 211 Farm Lane, Queenstown, MD 21658.For more information and to register: http://tinyurl.com/Vegetable2025
September 3, 20252025 Poultry Grower Expo! Somerset County Ag & Civic Center, 11828 Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne, MD 21853Register Today!  2025 Poultry Grower Expo
September 9, 2025Pasture Walk at Porch View FarmPorch View Farm LLC, 2790 Florence Road, Woodbine, MD 21797For more information or to register: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/pasture-walk-at-porch-view-farm-9997/
September 18, 2025Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series: Neo-P and other strawberry diseasesOnline (via Zoom)For more information or to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDRco-yYmUCz5od6_dKUZ-wxPVIUvuqgXK9vDcZLEjgX_Egg/viewform 
October 15, 2025Pasture Walk at Wilson Dowell FarmsWilson Dowell Farms, 8210 Cattle Run, Owings, MD 20736For more information or to register: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/pasture-walk-at-wilson-dowell-farms/
October 16, 2025Ag Integrated Pest Management Web Series: Cover crops for weed managementOnline (via Zoom)For more information or to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDRco-yYmUCz5od6_dKUZ-wxPVIUvuqgXK9vDcZLEjgX_Egg/viewform 
November 13, 2025Pasture Walk at University of Maryland - WMRECWestern Maryland Research and Education Center, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756For more information or to register: https://agnr.umd.edu/events/pasture-walk-at-university-of-maryland-wmrec/

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