Instead of planting, area farmers often use the winter months to plan and gain skills that will help ensure their success during the growing season.
For more than 100 years, University of Maryland Extension has brought research-based information from the land-grant university system to the citizens of Maryland. This makes it easy for farmers and homeowners to stay up to date on latest advancements and newest developments in a variety of subjects.
Maryland Extension offers classes and workshops that are free and open to the public throughout the year, but winter is prime time for programming in rural communities. Topics range from grain marketing to succession planning and from time management to home gardening.
Many of the programs in 2021 will be offered virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you do not have access online or through your phone, contact Extension Educator Shannon Dill at (410) 822-1244.
Offerings in January include:
Grain Marketing and Timely Ag Issues
Class/Workshop
When: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Online
Good Morning, Farmer – Farming Time Management
Class/Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Online
Class/Workshop, Lecture/Seminar
When: Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Online
Risk Management Considerations for Hemp Producers
Class/Workshop
When: Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Online
Class/Workshop
When: Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Good Morning, Farmer – Financial Management
Class/Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Online
MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture Webinar: Creating a Farm Business Continuity Plan
Lecture/Seminar
When: Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021 – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Lecture/Seminar
When: Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online & In Person
Lecture/Seminar
When: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online & In Person
January FSMA Produce Safety Rule Grower Training
Class/Workshop
When: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 – 1:00 p.m. to Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 – 3:45 p.m.
Where: Online
4-H Winter Virtual Activity Clubs – 2021
Class/Workshop
When: Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Good Morning, Famer – Nutrition
Class/Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Online
Class/Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021 – 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Where: Online
Lecture/Seminar
When: Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Urban Farmer Winter Meeting: Day 1
Class/Workshop, Conference
When: Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Good Morning, Farmer – Consumer Misinformation
Class/Workshop
When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where: Online
MidAtlantic Women in Agriculture Webinar: Drying Foods Safely
Lecture/Seminar
When: Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
2021 Central Maryland Vegetable Growers Day
Class/Workshop
When: Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 – 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Urban Farmer Winter Meeting: Day 2
Class/Workshop, Conference
When: Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021 – 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: Online
For a complete list of events offered by University of Maryland Extension – Talbot County, visit extension.umd.edu/talbot-county. https://extension.umd.edu/talbot-county.