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They are offered on the second Tuesday of every other month. They are FREE and open to all!
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2026 Webinar Schedule
Offered on the second Tuesday every other month. Topics cover all areas of risk management.
| DATE | TOPIC | DESCRIPTION | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/8/2026 | Season Extension for Small Farms: Cold Frames, Tunnels, Row Covers & ROI | Season extension tools like cold frames, high tunnels, and row covers can help small farms capture early and late markets while improving crop reliability. This session will walk through the strengths and limitations of each system, including crop choices, temperature management, and labor needs. We’ll also look at simple ways to evaluate return on investment so growers can decide which tools make the most sense for their farm size, climate, and production goals. | Hayden Schug |
The most recent webinars
Tomatoes 101: From Variety Selection to Managing Pests and Disorders
Video Length: 36:57 | Date: June 9, 2026
Speaker: Dr. Veronica Yurchak, University of Maryland Extension
Description: This webinar will guide farmers through the essential steps of successful tomato production. Topics covered will include: selecting appropriate varieties for your market and growing conditions, comparing field and high tunnel production systems, and reviewing common abiotic disorders that can affect plant health and fruit quality. The session will also highlight the most prevalent insect pests and diseases in tomato crops and provide practical strategies for prevention and management.
From Planting to Harvest: Production Challenges That Trip Up New Farmers
Video Length: 43:39 | Date: April 14, 2026
Speaker: Dr. Haley Sater, University of Maryland Extension
Description: Beginning farmers can face challenges with accessing land markets and capital, but in addition to these major challenges there can also be day to day production sticking points that emerge in the first few years of farming. This talk will be focused on common production hurdles such as planning and timing, interpreting plant symptoms, and making management decisions.
Archived Webinars
Our archived webinars are organized by the 5 areas of risk management:
Looking for previous webinars!
All our recorded webinars can be found on our Youtube channel, MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture.