Newsletter
Talbot County ●28577 Mary’s Court, Suite 1● Easton, MD 21601 ●(410)822-1244 ●
SHORE FARMING
WINTER 2017-18
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In This Issue:
Nutrient Management Update
Talbot County Corn Club
Upcoming Dates
- grain marketing, pesticide training, nutrient voucher, agronomy days
Talbot County Corn Club and Soybean Improvement Awards
Entries are being tallied for the 66th Annual Talbot County Corn Club and the 47th Annual Soybean Improvement awards. It is great to continue this Talbot County Tradition. If you would like attend the award program please call the Extension office to register. The awards will be heldJanuary 31, 2018 at 6pm.
The club would again like to thank the participants, sponsors and unit leaders that make this event possible
Nutrient Management Update
It’s almost winter again, which means you probably need your nutrient management plan updated for the 2018 growing season. As soon as you have your cropping plans together for next year, give me a call at the Extension office to make an appointment and get started.
A few things to bring with you:
•Planned crops for 2018
•Crops planted in 2017
•Updated soil tests (need to be updated every 3 years)
•Updated manure analysis (needs to be updated yearly)
•Animal production information
•Yield records
•Maps of any new farms/fields
Do not worry if you are missing some information. We can get started on your plan, and finish once you are able to get the rest together. Avoid the springtime rush, and get your plan started today. As always, please call or stop by the office with any questions.
Brian Kalmbach
Nutrient Management Advisor, Talbot County
(410) 822-1244
UPCOMING EASTERN SHORE AGRICULTURE PROGRAMS
Winter 2017-18
NOVEMBER
11/27 - Food Safety Training for FSMA Compliance, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Elkton, MD. To register visit For information contact Justine Beaulieu, 301-405-7543,
11/29 - Farm Succession Workshop—Lower Shore 8:00 a.m.-3:15 p.m., Wicomico County Extension Office, Salisbury, MD.
For information call, 410-749-6141.
DECEMBER
12/03-05 - Maryland Farm Bureau Annual Convention, Ocean
City, MD. For more information, visit
mdfarmbureau.com/about/annual-convention
12/05 - Advanced Nursery, Greenhouse, Controlled Environment Nutrient Applicator Training, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.,
Queenstown, MD. Call 410-827-8056, x115 to register.
12/06 - Private Pesticide Applicator Licensing Training, 6:00p.m.-9:00 p.m. Kent Extension Office. Call 410-778-1661 to register and purchase core manual.
12/13 Viewing Agriculture Through the
Lens of Innovation and Technology Symposium, 9:30-3:30. Chesapeake College
12/18 - Farm Succession Workshop—Midshore, 8:00 a.m.-3:15 Caroline County Ext. Office, 9194 Legion Rd, Denton, MD 21629
To register online:
or contact the Caroline County Extension office: (410) 479-4030
12/18 - Private Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam, 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Kent Extension Office. Call 410-778-1661 to register.
JANUARY
1/4 Pesticide Applicator Recertification, Dorchester County Call 410-228-8800 to register.
1/8-12 Delaware Ag Week
1/9- Optional Pesticide Certification Training: Talbot and Dorchester 6pm Eastern Shore Hospital Center - Dorchester County Call 410-228-8800 to register - Exam 1/24
1/10 On-farm Food Safety and Recall Readiness Training for CSA operators8:00 am - 3:00 pm,
Priapi Gardens, 5996 Augustine Herman Hwy
Cecilton, Maryland
1/11-13 Future Harvest CASA’s Conference
1/16 and 1/30 Learn to Write your own Nutrient Management Plan, 9:30-4:30, Call Talbot Extension for Registration flyer.
1/18 Grain Marketing Update, 8am – 11:30am
Chesapeake College, Call Talbot Extension to Register or call 410-822-1244
1/24- Pesticide Exam: Talbot and Dorchester,6pm Eastern Shore Hospital Center - Dorchester County Call 410-228-8800 to register
1/31- Talbot County Corn Club
Dinner and Awards, 6:00, VFW Easton
For Tickets, contact the Talbot Extension office 410-822-1244
1/30-2/1 MidAtlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention
Hershey, PA,
FEBRUARY
2/7 Commercial Pesticide Training, Caroline County Call 410-479-4030 for more information
2/8-9 MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture Annual Conference
Dover Downs, Dover DE
2/13 Eastern Shore Vegetable Meeting, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, Dorchester County Call 410-228-8800 to register
2/21- 3/28 Annie’s Project MidShore Classes
6 sessions, 6:00pm-9:00pm Wednesdays
Chesapeake Culinary Center 512 Franklin Street, Denton, MD
2/21 Caroline Agronomy Day, Pesticide and Nutrient Management Credits Available, 4:30-9:30pm Call Caroline Extension Office to Register 410-479-4030
March
3/1 Optional Pesticide Certification Training - Caroline
Test on 3/8 Call Caroline UME, 410-479-4030
3/2 Queen Anne’s Agronomy Day, Pesticide and Nutrient Management Credits Available, 8am-1pm Call QA Extension 410-758-0166
3/6 Pesticide and NM Recertification
Talbot County, 6-9pm, Call 410-822-1244 to register
3/8 Pesticide Certification Exam - Caroline
Training on 3/1, Caroline UME, 410-479-4030
MDA Pesticide Regulation UPDATE
MDA has moved to an online renewal system for all applicators. Everyone who needs torenew this year will be sent this postcard. DO NOT THROW IT AWAY. The back side of thepost card has important numbers that will be needed when you go to renew online.
Ifyou are unable to go online to renew your license, contact the Maryland Department of
Agriculture, 410-841-5888, for a paper renewal form.
Paper renewals will only be sent by request.
In addition, BRING YOUR CERTIFICATION CARD TO ALL MEETINGS! MDA will no longer provide credits to those who do not write their certification number on meeting attendance sheets.
Grain Marketing Update Agenda
Grain Marketing Update -Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 8:00am – 11:30am. This breakfast meeting will include speakers on various topics in grain marketing. Come have breakfast and discuss this year’s strategies for marketing your grain. Speakers include marketing specialists, traders and more. Topics include local and national grain outlook for 2018, tax considerations, crop insurance and the farm bill.
Chesapeake College Higher Education Center HES-110. Contact r call 410-822-1244. Cost: $10 per person and includes breakfast and materials
Crop Budgets for 2018 have been posted:
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