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Nutrient Management Voucher Applicator Credits

If you are in need of credits to recertify your Nutrient Management Voucher Applicator license, there are online webinars available.  Print out the quiz before you start watching the program so you can follow along. All your answers must be correct to earn CEUs. Mail completed quiz no later than 3 business days after you view the program to MDA at the address provided on the quiz.  Be sure to keep a copy for your records.

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Private Applicator Pesticide Credits

If you are in need of credits to recertify your Private Applicator Pesticide license, you can follow the instructions listed and view this online webinar.   Once the completed course is on file at MDA, you will need to renew your certificate on line at the MDA renewal site. Here is a video tutorial with directions on renewing your license online.

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Water Reuse for Agriculture:

What Growers Need to Know Workshop

(RESCHEDULED for December 8, 2020)

The Frederick County University of Maryland Extension Office and CONSERVE: A Center of Excellence at the Nexus of Sustainable Water Reuse, Food, & Health will host a half-day workshop for farmers and local officials interested in learning more about using recycled water as an alternative irrigation water source for agriculture.  Workshop will cover issues associated with water quality research, new water filtration and treatment technologies, and updates on reclaimed water regulations for Maryland agriculture.

Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
Place: University of MD Extension
          330 Montevue Lane
          Frederick, MD 21702
Cost: Free, includes lunch

Registration is required: (link to register will be updated when available)

3 CEU's for Ag Nutrient Management

Draft Agenda 

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CANCELLED - not rescheduled at this time

Integrated Weed Management Workshop

Topics:

  • Herbicide Resistance - What is it?
  • Mechanisms of Action - How to Choose Herbicides
  • Creating Effective Herbicide Plans
  • IWM With a Focus on Palmer Amaranth, Common Ragweed, and Marestail
  • Local Perspective on Resistance Management
  • Putting it all Together: Creating a Weed Management Plan

Speakers are:

Dr. Michael Flessner and Dr. Vijay Singh, Virginia Tech 
Dr. Mark VanGessel, University of Delaware
Dr. Kurt Vollmer, Dr. Sarah Hirsh, Ben Beale and Kelly Nichols, Univeristy of Maryland

Date: Monday, March 23, 2020
Time: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Place: University of MD Extension
          330 Montevue Lane
          Frederick, MD 21702
Cost: Free, includes lunch - served at 12:30 pm

Registration is required: Lisa 301-600-3576

MD and DE Pesticide and CCA credits

Flyer for other workshop dates and places.

                                                                                                             

Please check back for other programs.
Questions? Contact Lisa at lstrong@umd.edu or 301-600-3576.

Section: 
Frederick County
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