Calendar

Board of Supervisors Meeting (November 2021)

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

UMD Eastern Shore Extension 18th Annual Small Farm Conference

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension program is holding its 18th annual Small Farm Conference from November 5th - 6th! Attendees can expect UMES field demonstrations, off-site farm bus tours, interactive workshops, afternoon training clinics and much more! For

UMD Extension November Open House

  Our friends at University of Maryland Extension invite you to attend their upcoming open house on Saturday, November 6 from noon to 4 PM! There will be lots of fun activities for the whole family along with a youth

FREE

Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmers November Open Mic Night

Virtual

*REGISTER HERE!* November 16 is the date for this month's Bloomin' PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night! USDA staff from the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, the Agricultural Marketing Service, and the new NRCS Office of Urban Agriculture and

Board of Supervisors Meeting (December 2021)

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 Farmers December Open Mic Night

*Click here to register!* FUTURE HARVEST CASA TAKES THE MIC!!! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, December 14 at 7:00 PM to hear from Samaria King, Field School Manager for Future Harvest CASA. Samaria will speak briefly about

Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmers January Open Mic Night

Virtual

*REGISTER HERE!* Join us for our next Bloomin' PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night on Tuesday, January 18! Our special guests are urban farmers Felice Hodge Denison of Primo Noir LLC and Stephanie Young of Blue Berwyn Farm. These urban

FREE

American Red Cross Blood Drive

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

On January 21, we will be hosting an American Red Cross blood drive from 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM! This event will take place in our downstairs conference room. The American Red Cross continues to experience an emergency blood and

2022 Delmarva Soil Summit

*REGISTER HERE!* Registration is now open for the 2022 Delmarva Soil Summit! This hybrid event will take place on February 7-8 in Salisbury, MD at the Wicomico Civic Center. Whether you farm 2 or 2,000 acres, this conference will deliver

$80 – $100

Board of Supervisors Meeting (March 2022)

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

FREE SPRING SEEDLING GIVEAWAY

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

*CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE CLASS!* Join us on SATURDAY, APRIL 23 as we will be giving out free seedlings, including tomatoes, beans, and peppers! Our giveaway event will also feature a special one-hour "How Does Your Garden Grow?"

Board of Supervisors Meeting (June 2022)

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 Farmers June Open Mic Night

Virtual

Announcing our next Bloomin' PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night on June 21! Sign up to attend at https://bit.ly/3Op5Ck9. This month, we are taking a pulse check to see how everyone's season is going and where our farm colleagues need

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