Event Calendar

Come Learn about Local Montgomery Food and How to Grow It! Developed for High School Students who would like to understand what local food really means! Come visit the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park and learn about the local foods of Montgomery County and how to grow them at the...

D iscover Flowers! (Grades 4 and 5) Come explore, and learn about the wonderful world of flowers! Learn about the science of flowers and flower families Learn how flowers help people Craft with flowers Learn how flowers can send messages! Observe flowers and their habitats Ticket Information:...

Discover Trees (Grades 4th-8th) Come learn about the wonderful world of trees! What is the tallest tree in the world? What role do trees play in the ecosystem? Why are native trees improtant to other animals and insects? What effects does deforestation cause? Determine the age of a tree Learn to...

Edible Plant Propagation Come visit the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park and learn about plant propagation at the University of Maryland Grow It Eat It Spring Event! Learn the concept of edible plant propagation from tubers, roots, etc. This will be a hands-on event to learn...

Come to the University of Maryland Master Gardener Demonstration Garden in Derwood Maryland to learn how to get your garden ready for this year's Vegetable Garden! During this program you will spend time in the garden learning: How to prepare your garden for planting How to plant both seeds and...

Saturday, April 27th, 2019 · 12pm-4pm (with some programs starting earlier) Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster Road, Derwood, MD 20855 Most of the event is FREE (donations welcome) Come join us for fun event about growing anything edible! Visit our garden, meet with our Master Gardener...

Discover Gardening! (Grades 2-5) Come visit the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park and learn about gardening at the University of Maryland Grow It Eat It Spring Event! Visit the Master Gardener demonstration gardens with our guides to get inspired about gardening Learn about plants...

Hydroponic Gardening Workshop Come visit the Montgomery County Agricultural History Farm Park and learn about gardening at the University of Maryland Grow It Eat It Spring Event! Learn the fundamentals of hydroponic gardening. From the benefits of soilless gardening to the types of systems (...

Monday April 29, 2019 8:00AM – 4:30 PM Maryland Department of Agriculture 50 Harry S Truman Parkway Annapolis MD 21401 To Register: https://4-29-19-fsma.eventbrite.com Who should attend? Farmers who... Need to comply with the FSMA produce safety rule, e.g., producers growing leafy greens, tomatoes...

For years, USDA approved canning techniques classes and workshops have been taught to our Maryland communities. With the growing demand in this area, these classes/workshops are now an integral part of Grow It Eat It program developed by University of Maryland Extension. The food preservation...

5/8/19: Keep it Legal!: Legal Considerations for Marketing Your Farm Social Media Farmers are being told that they have to get onboard with interactive marketing opportunities such as Facebook, Instagram, websites, blogs, e-mail campaigns, podcasts, and even e-commerce. But there are legal traps...

For years, USDA approved canning techniques classes and workshops have been taught to our Maryland communities. With the growing demand in this area, these classes/workshops are now an integral part of Grow It Eat It program developed by University of Maryland Extension. The food preservation...

For years, USDA approved canning techniques classes and workshops have been taught to our Maryland communities. With the growing demand in this area, these classes/workshops are now an integral part of Grow It Eat It program developed by University of Maryland Extension. The food preservation...

6/12/19: Emotional Well-Being: Warning Signs and Resources Farmers experience a wide range of emotional stress that can effect both the individual and their family. This session will share warning signs and resources available to deal with emotional stress. Some topics covered include financial...