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Nutrient Management Events - February 2012
January 24 & February 6, 2012
Farmer Training & Certification for Crop Operations using Manure and Fertilizer
Learn how to write a nutrient management plan for your own operation. This course focuses on crop operations using manure and fertilizers.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center
Contact: Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5959
February 10, 2012
"Fate and Transport of Nutrients in Ditch Drained Agroecosystems" and "Advanced Ditch Management to Reduce Nutrient Transport" Webinar
Learners will understand the Fate and Transport of Nutrients in Ditch Drained Agroecosystems.
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: online
February 1, 8, (training), 15 (exam) and 22 (plan writing) - 2012
Farmer Training & Certification for Crop operations using Manure and Fertilizer
Learn how to write a nutrient management plan for your own operation. This course focuses on crop operations using manure and fertilizers.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland Extension- Montgomery County Office
Contact: Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5959
February 17, 2012
Livestock and Poultry Environmental Learning Center - Chesapeake Bay TMDL Webinar
A year after the Chesapeake Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), or "pollution diet", was finalized by EPA, this is an update on the progress made toward implementing the TMDL. A flyer will be posted at Upcoming Webcasts as soon as it is available.
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Continuing Education Credit: 1 credit hour
February 21 & March 6, 2012
Farmer Training & Certification for Crop Operations using Manure and Fertilizer
Learn how to write a nutrient management plan for your own operation. This course focuses on crop operations using manure and fertilizers.
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:40 p.m.
Location: University of Maryland Extension - Washington County Office
Contact: Maryland Department of Agriculture at 410-841-5959
Nutrient Management Plan Update Sessions
Please bring with you to the session (1) an electronic file of your previous nutrient management plan if availiable, (2) current soil analyses (less than 3 years old), (3) current manure analysis (less than 1 year old), (4) farm maps and (5) knowledge of what crops will be planted next year.
| Date/Time |
Location |
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February 1, 2012 |
Charles County UME office |
| February 8, 2012 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (snow date: February 29, 2012) |
WYE Research and Education Center Queenstown, MD |
| February 15, 2012 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (snow date: March 14, 2012) |
Baltimore County UME office Cockeysville, MD |
| February 27, 2012 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (snow date: March 1, 2012, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM) |
Frederick County UME office Frederick, MD |
| March 15, 2012 12:30 AM - 3:30 PM (snow date: March 22, 2012) |
Garrett County UME office Mt. Lake Park, MD |
Contact: Paul Shipley at 301.405.2563, prs@umd.edu
No continuing education credits will be offered for these sessions.
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Last updated: 03/9/2012