DECEMBER 2010<\/p>\n
SSCC Meeting Set For January 20, 2011<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n The State Soil Conservation Committee has announced that its next meeting will be held Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture\u2019s headquarters, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis.\u00a0 The meeting is open to the public and will focus on soil conservation and water quality programs. Established in 1938, the State Soil Conservation Committee coordinates the activities of Maryland’s 24 soil conservation districts, while advising the Secretary of Agriculture on matters relating to soil and water conservation.\u00a0 For more information, contact Louise Lawrence, Executive Secretary, 410-841-5863.<\/p>\n Choose and Cut Christmas Tree Directory Available<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n The Maryland Christmas Tree Association has published a directory of Choose & Cut Farms listing dozens of locations across Maryland where families can harvest their own Christmas trees.\u00a0 View the directory by visiting www.marylandchristmastrees.org<\/a> or MDA\u2019s web site at www.mda.state.md.us<\/a>\u00a0 Click on Marketing Services and scroll down the list to Christmas trees.<\/p>\n Nutrient Management Plan Writing and Certification Workshops for Farmers Scheduled<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) and University of Maryland Extension (UME) will offer three workshops this winter for farmers who want to become certified to write nutrient management plans for their own operations.\u00a0 Each program consists of about 11 hours of classroom lecture and practice in writing plans.\u00a0 Using the NuMan Pro software program farmers develop their own plans with guidance from MDA and UME staff.\u00a0 Farmers who pass a short exam and receive a favorable review of their plan by MDA are certified.\u00a0 Seating is limited, so interested farmers should enroll right away.\u00a0 To begin the process, visit www.mda.state.md.us and follow the Nutrient Management links to the training classes.\u00a0 Contact MDA at 410-841-5959 or WebsteME@mda.state.md.us to register. Farmers may also register by contacting their local Extension office or visiting http:\/\/anmp.umd.edu\/FTC\/FTC.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n Operation Type:\u00a0 Crop Operations That Use Manure and Fertilizer<\/p>\n Day Classes:\u00a0 January 25, February 7 and February 10, 2011\u00a0\u00a0 Location:\u00a0 University of Maryland Extension\u2014Washington County Office<\/p>\n Operation Type:\u00a0 Crop Operations That Use Manure and Fertilizer<\/p>\n Evening Classes:\u00a0 February 1, February 3, February 8 and February 17, 2011 Location:\u00a0 University of Maryland Extension\u2014Montgomery County Office<\/p>\n Operation Type:\u00a0 Equine and Other Pasture-Based Operations<\/p>\n Day Classes:\u00a0 February 22, March 7 and March 9, 2011\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Location:\u00a0 University of Maryland Wye Research and Education Center, Queenstown<\/p>\n Fundamentals of Nutrient Management Course Set for February 15, 2011 A one-day Fundamentals of Nutrient Management Pre-Certification training course will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the lower level conference rooms at the Maryland Department of Agriculture\u2019s (MDA) headquarters, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis.\u00a0 The course provides participants with an overview of areas covered by the Maryland Nutrient Management Certification Exam scheduled for March 15, 2011.\u00a0\u00a0 Topics include state nutrient management regulations, nutrient management principles, basic soil science, and soil fertility recommendations.\u00a0 Seating is limited.\u00a0 Register by February 4, 2011 by calling 410-841-5959 or visiting www.mda.state.md.us<\/a>.\u00a0 Scroll down the Quick Links to Nutrient Management and click on Nutrient Management Training Classes for a registration form.<\/p>\n ###<\/p>\n The Maryland Agricultural Awareness Alliance, a coalition of federal, state and local agricultural agencies and commodity groups dedicated to educating Marylanders on agricultural issues.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" DECEMBER 2010 SSCC Meeting Set For January 20, 2011 The State Soil Conservation Committee has announced that its next meeting will be held Thursday, January 20, 2011 at the Maryland Department of Agriculture\u2019s headquarters, 50 Harry S. 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