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Additional 2015 Maryland FMNP/SFMNP/FVC Training Dates Added

 

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) and Fruit & Vegetable Check (FVC) training dates added to the calendar for 2015.

Please note: If you took this training previously, it is current for 3 full years. If you are new to the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) or the WIC Fruit & Vegetable Check Program (FVC), or took training prior to 2013, you are required to attend a session to participate in the program this market season. Once you have completed the training, it is valid for three years.

It is required that you RSVP for the session you will be attending. Please see the links and information below.

Any session with less than five registered participants may be cancelled. Cancellation will be determined 48 hours prior to the session, and any other attendees will be notified by email and/or phone. (The only exception will be Garrett and Allegany counties.)

The sessions are free and take place before or after the lunch hour; lunch is not provided.

March 24 – Conference Call & Webinar. 10am – Noon. This is a dual MD/DC training

March 27 – Prince George’s County: Soil Conservation Office, 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Suite 100, Upper Marlboro. 10am – Noon. This is a dual MD/DC training.

April 2 – St. Mary’s County: Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall. 9am – 11am.

April 7 – Howard County: Howard County Fairgrounds Board Room – 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794. 1pm-3pm.

April 22 – Frederick County: Frederick Business Employment Center, 5340A Spectrum Drive, Frederick.1pm-3pm

April 23 – Washington County: Washington County Ag Center, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro. 9am – 11am.

May 5 – Montgomery County: Department of Economic Development, Agricultural Services Division, 18410 Muncaster Road, Derwood. 10am-Noon. This is a dual MD/DC training

May 5 – Allegany County: Multi-purpose building, Allegany County Fair Grounds, 11490 Moss Avenue Cumberland, MD 21502. 6:30pm – 8:30pm. RSVP to: Cheryl DeBerry: 301-334-6968 or cdeberry@garrettcounty.org

May 19 – Garrett County: Conference Room, Garrett County Extension Office, 1916 Maryland Hwy, Suite A Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550. 6pm – 8pm. RSVP to: Cheryl DeBerry: 301-334-6968 or cdeberry@garrettcounty.org

June 4 – Queen Anne’s County: Wye Research & Education Center. 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658. 10am – Noon.

June 8 – Queen Anne’s County: Wye Research & Education Center. 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658. 10am – Noon.

June 16 – Wicomico County: One Stop Job Market Building. 31901 Tri County Way, Room #025, Salisbury. 12:30 – 2:30pm.

For the choices above, please RSVP to this link for the session of your choice https://mdamarketing.wufoo.com/forms/2015-fmnpsfmnpfvc-training/

Additional Training Dates Added:

May 19 – Baltimore County: Baltimore County Agricultural Center, 1114 Shawan Road, Cockeysville. 10am – Noon.

June 9 – Anne Arundel County: Maryland Department of Agriculture, 50 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis. 10am – Noon. This will be both an in person training and a conference call.  For those who RSVP for the conference call, additional call in information will be sent to you prior to the call.

For the two additional sessions added, please RSVP to this link for the session of your choice https://mdamarketing.wufoo.com/forms/two-additional-fmnp-training-dates-for-2015/

If you need assistance with signing up through the weblinks, or would like to RSVP by phone, please contact Shelby Watson Hampton at 410-841-5776 or shelby.watson@maryland.gov

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Contact Information

If you have any questions, need additional information or would like to arrange an interview, please contact:
Jessica Hackett
Director of Communications
Telephone: 410-841-5888

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