Mona Center Urban Farm Open House
PGSCD will be joining the Mona Center Urban Farm for their Open House event on Saturday, September 11 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm! We invite you to attend for a day full of fun activities: farm tours, cooking demos,
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Board of Supervisors Meeting (September 2021)
VirtualNOTICE: 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
Wildscaping for Wildlife
Virtual*HOSTED BY THE PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY FORESTRY BOARD!* Join us for an informative talk on how you can beautify your landscape/yard and make it a home for butterflies, bees, birds and other beneficial wildlife. Click here to register by Monday,
FREE
Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmers September Open Mic Night
VirtualCLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Join us for the next Bloomin' PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night on September 21 at 7 PM! This month's event will feature a presentation and discussion on aquaponics—a specific soilless-based growing system—called AQUAPONICS: WHAT IT
Board of Supervisors Meeting (October 2021)
VirtualNOTICE: 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 October Open Mic Night
Zoom*CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!* OPEN MIC NIGHT TAKOVER BY ECO CITY FARMS! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, October 19 at 7:00 PM. This month ECO City Farms will take the mic and share more information about their
FREE
Board of Supervisors Meeting (November 2021)
VirtualNOTICE: 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)
VirtualNOTICE: 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 StatesOn 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
Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night (February 2022)
Zoom*REGISTER HERE!* LET'S CHAT ABOUT THE UPCOMING FARMERS MARKET & CSA SEASON! We invite you to join us on Tuesday, February 15 at 7:00 PM for a discussion lead by YOU! We will focus on lessons learned from the
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
Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night (March 2022)
Virtual*CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!* Join us for our upcoming Bloomin' PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night on March 15 at 7 PM! Our focus this month is on farm stress management and mediation resources. Dr. Alex Chan from the University
FREE
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
VirtualAnnouncing 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 StatesLearn 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)
VirtualNOTICE: 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 – An Introduction to Ag Taxes: What New Farmers Should Know
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
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)
VirtualNOTICE: 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)
VirtualNOTICE: 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)
VirtualNOTICE: 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
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Bloomin’ PGC Urban Farmers Open Mic Night
Join us for this month’s Open Mic Night on preparing for the upcoming tax season! Megan Todd with UMD's Ag Law Education Initiative (ALEI) will present Maryland Tax Exemptions for Farm Business Personal Property – When do you need to pay tax on equipment and supplies that
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 StatesThe 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)
VirtualNOTICE: 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 StatesDISCUSSION 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)
VirtualThe 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 StatesThe 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 StatesThe 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!
Bloomin’ PGC Fresh Produce Safety Considerations – April Open Mic Night
VirtualThe 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 StatesNOTICE: 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
Bloomin’ PGC Open Mic Night – May 2023 – Stormwater Management
VirtualRegister at: Urban Farm Stormwater Management - May 2023 Open Mic Night Tickets, Tue, May 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite Join us! The Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-host, Linda Jones
2023 Seedling Giveaway and Vendor Fair
Darnall's Chance House Museum 14800 Governor Oden Bowie Dr, Upper MarlboroJoin 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 StatesNOTICE: 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 StatesNOTICE: 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 StatesNOTICE: 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 StatesThat'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 StatesThis 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 StatesCurrent & 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesNOTICE: 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 StatesThe 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 StatesNOTICE: 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 StatesThe 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 StatesNOTICE: 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
VirtualThe 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, MDThe 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 StatesInterested 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 MarlboroInterested 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 StatesInterested 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 StatesEvery 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
Open Mic Night: Driving Farm Sales & Exploring Financial Incentive Opportunities for Conservation
Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United StatesDriving Farm Sales & Exploring Financial Incentive Opportunities for Conservation Join us for an afternoon with Dr. Xuan Wei, UMD Extension Urban Farm Management Specialist, who will help you discover how to maximize your farm's potential by understanding market channels
Open Mic Night: Urban Farmers’ Night Out
Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United StatesThe Prince George’s Soil Conservation District, along with the Bloomin’ PGC Partners, our Co-hosts, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature and other local urban farming advocates, invite you to participate in our Urban Farmers & Growers Open Mic Night! This event is
Board of Supervisors Meeting (November 2024)
Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United StatesNOTICE: 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: Ecological Pest Management, Seed Swap & the Climate-Smart Commodities Grant
Prince George's Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD, United StatesRegister Here 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 Urban Farmers