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Grow It, Drink It! – Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea Class

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Learn the ins and outs of growing fresh herbs for your own herbal tea! "Grow It, Drink It!" will also feature tea sampling. This class will be taught by Linda Jones, urban farmer and founder of Elements of Nature: Urban

Board of Supervisors Meeting (July 2022)

Virtual

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 concerns, this Board of Supervisors meeting will only be available online. For more information on how to join our online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are held at

Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmer Open Mic Night (July 2022)

BLOOMIN' PGC URBAN FARMER OPEN MIC NIGHT (JULY 2022) *CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!* The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with Bloomin’ PGC partners and local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our Monthly Urban Farmers & Growers

Board of Supervisors Meeting (August 2022)

Virtual

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 concerns, this Board of Supervisors meeting will only be available online. For more information on how to join our online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are held at

USDA Webinar – Using the Tax Calculator

Virtual

*THIS EVENT IS BEING HELD BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE* Filing taxes for an agricultural operation can be challenging, and many producers may not have the funds to hire accountants or tax professionals to assist. USDA's Farm Service Agency

Board of Supervisors Meeting (September 2022)

Virtual

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 concerns, this Board of Supervisors meeting will only be available online. For more information on how to join our online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are held at

Maryland Pasture Walk

University of Maryland Extension, NRCS, and several local Maryland producers invite grazers, livestock/equine owners, and associated industry personnel to attend some upcoming educational pasture walks this fall. September 22, 2022 at 5:30 PM Location: Kefauver Farms in Clear Spring, MD

2022 Annual Cooperator of the Year Dinner

ANNOUNCING OUR 2022 COOPERATOR OF THE YEAR DINNER! Honoring our Cooperator of the Year: Randy DeVaughn SAVE THE DATE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards   Registration is now closed, but just in case there is a

Board of Supervisors Meeting (October 2022)

Virtual

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 concerns, this Board of Supervisors meeting will only be available online. For more information on how to join our online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are held at

Maryland Pasture Walk

University of Maryland Extension, NRCS, and several local Maryland producers invite grazers, livestock/equine owners, and associated industry personnel to attend some upcoming educational pasture walks this fall. October 12, 2022 at 4:00 PM Location: Fiddlers Folly Farm in Edgewater, MD

Maryland Pasture Walk

University of Maryland Extension, NRCS, and several local Maryland producers invite grazers, livestock/equine owners, and associated industry personnel to attend some upcoming educational pasture walks this fall. November 17, 2022 at 4:00 PM Location: University of Maryland Beef Demonstration Site

2022 Southern Maryland Crops Conference and Dinner

Baden Volunteer Fire Department 16608 Brandywine Road, Brandywine, MD, United States

The 41st Annual Southern Maryland Crops Conference is sponsored by the University of Maryland Extension and local agribusiness firms and organizations and provides an opportunity for those involved in agriculture to meet and discuss common problems and hear from experts on the

$15

Board of Supervisors Meeting (January 2023)

Virtual

NOTICE: Due to the COVID-19 concerns, this Board of Supervisors meeting will only be available online. For more information on how to join our online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are held at

Bloomin’ PGC Open Mic Night

Join us, Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-host, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, and other local urban farming advocates for our first Monthly Urban Farmers & Growers Open Mic Night of 2023!

Soil Test Info Session

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

DISCUSSION TOPICS: Basic soil fertility Soil health interpretations Why we do soil testing Interpreting soil test results What composts are and how do they differ in quality when incorporated into an organic system There will be plenty of time for questions, both in a

Open Mic Night Tuesday (2/17/2023)

Virtual

The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-host, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our Monthly Urban Farmers & Growers Open Mic Night!

GAP Training for Growers with UMD Extension

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

The Prince George's Soil Conservation District is sponsoring a GAP Training for Growers at the Prince George's Soil Conservation District on February 25, 8am - 4:30pm in the District's downstairs conference room. The class will be taught by UMD Extension's

Acidified Food Course – 3/20/2023

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

The Acidified Food Course will be held on March 20th at the PGC Soil Conservation Office; currently, we only have 7 registered and would like to have a few more!  If you know anyone looking to add to their value-added

Open Mic Night Tuesday (3/21/2023)

The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-host, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our Monthly Urban Farmers & Growers Open Mic Night!

Board of Supervisors Meeting (May 2023)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings

2023 Seedling Giveaway and Vendor Fair

Darnall's Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro

Join us on Saturday, June 3rd as we will be giving out free seedlings! The PGSCD lineup will consist of black cherry tomatoes and sweet basil—started from seeds by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance, and grown courtesy of Maryland-National Capital Park &

Board of Supervisors Meeting (June 2023)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings

Board of Supervisors Meeting (July 2023)

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are

Board of Supervisors Meeting (August 2023)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are

Board of Supervisors Meeting (September 2023)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are

Open Mic Night – September 2023

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

That's right: We're back! The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-host, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our Monthly Urban Farmers &

Ranching for Profit Workshop

Howard County Fairgrounds 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD, United States

This Ranching for Profit Workshop is designed for producers looking to transform their operation into a profitable business with less work and stress. Workshop attendees will dive deeper into the principles behind farm economics and increasing farm profitability, giving you

$100 – $150

2023 Prince George’s County Community Garden Summit

Largo/Kettering/Perrywood Community Center 431 Watkins Park Dr, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Current & aspiring gardeners, please join us for informative garden talks and a tour: Jon Traunfeld discusses climate-resilient gardening, the importance of healthy soil, and heat-tolerant vegetable varieties. Jon is Program Director, University of Maryland Extension, Home & Garden Information Center.

Free

Cover Crop Workshop at Clagett Farm

Clagett Farm 11904 Old Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Join us at CBF's Clagett Farm for an informative and engaging cover cropp workshop! This workshop is tailored to new, beginning, or small-acreage farmers interested in learning more about cover crop methods on regenerative operations. Attendees will have the opportunity

Free

soilSHOP at The Capital Market

                                                                       Join The Capital Market, Prince George’s

Board of Supervisors Meeting (November 2023)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are

Bloomin’ PGC Open Mic Night @ Flavors in Hyattsville

Flavors 6504 America Boulevard #105A, Hyattsville, MD, United States

  The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-host, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our Monthly Urban Farmers & Growers Open Mic Night! This event is

Board of Supervisors Meeting (December 2023)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are

Open Mic Night – February 2024

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-hosts, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, Michele Coleman of A Heart 4 People Farm, and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our

Board of Supervisors Meeting (March 2024)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

NOTICE: This Board of Supervisors meeting will be a hybrid event. For more information on how to join our meeting in-person, or receive a link to the online Zoom meeting, please call our office at 301-574-5162 x 3. Monthly meetings are

Open Mic Night – March 2024

Virtual

The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-hosts, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, Michele Coleman of A Heart 4 People Farm, and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our

Open Mic Night – April 2024

2550 Ritchie Marlboro Road Upper Marlboro, MD 20774 2550 Ritchie Marlboro Road, Upper Marlboro, MD

The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-hosts, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature, Michele Coleman of a Heart 4 People Farm and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our

PGSCD’s Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Interested in trying to grow your own food? Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District at one of the stops on its Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour! These heirloom seedlings are started from seeds produced by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance

PGSCD’s Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour

Darnall's Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper Marlboro

Interested in trying to grow your own food? Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District at one of the stops on its Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour! These heirloom seedlings are started from seeds produced by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance

PGSCD’s Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour

Bowie Farmers Market 15210 Governer Oden Drive, Bowie, MD, United States

Interested in trying to grow your own food? Join the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District at one of the stops on its Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour! These heirloom seedlings are started from seeds produced by the Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance

ARAC Meeting (June 2024)

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

***Notice of Public Meeting*** The Agricultural Resources Advisory Committee (ARAC) will meet on: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM This meeting will be held both in-person and virtually, via Zoom (see details below). It will be located at the Prince George’s

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United States

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making