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Prince George's County January 2019

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Dear Kim

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I want to bid farewell to Kim, our Ag Marketing Specialist. Kim's departure is bittersweet as shejoined the Agriculture Marketing team in 2014. Kim's' accomplishments were many, and I share with you some major highlights from her tenurewith us. She revamped the Fresh. Local. Fun. PGC website, farmPGC.com. As well as, thevisibility of farming and local food operations in Prince George's County was increased throughKim's monthly newsletter, print media, dialogue and social media. platforms. Kim worked withExtension faculty across the state to bring programs such as Food for Profit, Annie's Project,Wheels Up, and Investing in Your Farm's Future to the County. Last but certainly not in the least, Kim's collaborating role on the Prince George's Food EquityCouncil, helped expand urban agriculture in the county, providing food and Ag friendly feedbackto our County's Zoning Ordinance rewrite, streamlining the permitting process for farmersmarkets. In this role she also worked on expanding urban agriculture in the county andpromoting the idea for county funding for a double value coupon program at farmers markets forresidents receiving food assistance benefits. We wish Kim well as she begins next month in her new role as the Urban AgricultureConservation Planner for the Prince George's County Soil Conservation District.

Best wishes,

Karol DysonCapital Area Extension DirectorUniversity of MD Extension

@UMEPGC

Upcoming Events

Winter Wonders STEM for Families (February)Join us as we explore science, technology,engineering and math. Drop in for hands-onexperiments and activities. Space may be limited.Dates vary by location. (via PGCMLS)

Line Dancing at the Library (Beginning February 6)Learn new tips and tricks for maintaining a healthylifestyle while dancing to great music. Dates vary by location. (via PGCMLS)

IRC Teen Connect (February 2 & 16)In partnership with IRC for immigrant youth provide homework help, mentoring, SAT/ACT tutoring,scholarship and college application support and English Conversation practice. (via PGCMLS)

Family Friendly Movie at the Library ( February 4 & 26)Join us at Glenarden (the 4th) or Largo-Kettering (the 26th) for a matinee viewing of Hidden Figures,in honor of Black History Month. (via PGCMLS)2019 Jazz Series at Meadworks (February 8 & 15)Jazz and mead...what else do you need?

Chocolate Lover's Tea (February 9)Visit Montpelier Mansion for food, friends, tea, and of course CHOCOLATE! (via VisitPGC)Paint, Sip & Nibble (February 9)Enjoy an afternoon with friends, family and relaxation. (via VisitPGC)Art & Our Civil Right: The Legacy of Black Art Show & Sale (February 10)Enjoy an evening of art by local and national artist! (via VisitPGC)Ten-Minute Play Festival (February 21 - 23)

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Enjoy an evening of plays produced, written and directed by students of Bowie State University. (viaVisitPGC)

Classes, Workshops & More

Computer Basics at Local Library (February)Join us for a class on basic computer skills. Learn to navigatethe basic components of the computer as well as the internet.Registration is required. (via PGCMLS)

Orchid Diagnostic & Repotting Clinic (February)Want to learn more about orchids? Come out to Behnke's andask your questions!

Garden Tool Sharpening (February)Visit Behnke Nurseries to get your tools ready for theupcoming growing season!!2019 BUMBA Beginning Beekeeping Class (February)

Looking to get into beekeeping? Here's a class for you!Beginner Hands-On Bonsai Class (February 2)Want to learn more about the Bonsai? Check out this courseat Behnke's

Making a Plan for Spring Gardening (February 2)Planning your spring garden? Check out this workshop.

Successful Gardening Basics (February 2)Looking for tips to grow your garden this spring? Here's a workshop for you!

Sustainable Landscape Design (February 16) Want to optimize the aesthetics of your garden this season? Check out this workshop!

Mosquito Madness (February 16) Looking for tips and tricks to deal with mosquitoes this summer? Here's a workshop for you.

Starting From Seed (February 17) Have new seeds your not sure what to do with? Check out this workshop.

Institute of Applied Agriculture Open House (February 18)Do you want to learn more about an exciting agriculture program at the University of Maryland?

Maryland Organic Food & Farming (M.O.F.F.A) Winter Meeting (February 23) Enjoy a day of presentations, workshops and more

Farmer Training & Certification for Intensive Small-Scale Food Production Operations (March)Questions about Small-Scale Food Production Operations? Check out this workshop series.Registration ends February 25.UMES Business and Legal Workshop (March 23)

Looking to hire another farmhand this season? Obtain a loan? Lower farm taxes? Attend theBusiness and Legal Considerations for Your Farm Workshop. Visit the link orcontact mjones4@umes.edu for additional information

Looking for more farm and local food events in Prince George's County? If so check out ourFresh. Local. Fun. PGC events page. Looking for more events in Prince George's County? If so check out Visit Prince George'sCounty, Prince George's County Government, as well as Prince George's County LibrarySystems. Find the full list of county farmers markets here. Download and print our 2018 FarmersMarket Guide. You can also pick one up at your local farmers market or community center.

4-H Embryology Although it may still be chilly outside, now is the time tostart planning for spring activities.

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One of the most captivating experiences that 4-H offersduring the spring is the Embryology project. Youth whoparticipate are taught about avian biology, how to setup an incubator, and how to monitor the conditions withinthe incubator to ensure a successful hatch. Hatch daycomes just 21 days after setting up the incubator! So,including introductory and follow-up activities, the entireembryology project can be completed in less than onemonth.

4-H Educators are available to provide training to adultvolunteers on how to run this project in partnership withyouth. The training takes approximately 2 hours, and isfree of charge. Incubation supplies and fertile eggs arealso provided at no cost, courtesy of our partnershipwith generous local poultry farmers. Contact ArielDelgado (adelgad2@umd.edu) to set up a training foryour group today. Supplies are limited!

UME Staff Featured in Fish Farming News! University of Maryland Extension - Prince George'sCounty's Matt Parker (Associate Agent & ExtensionSpecialist, Sea Grant Aquaculture Business) wasrecently featured in the Fish Farming NewsMagazine. The feature, " Meet Matt Parker: A careerdedicated to applying education to real world fish farmingapplications", introduces Matt and his works inaquaculture. "If you know him, you like him. Those are the words heardmost frequently to describe this month's profile subject,Matt Parker - and I would certainly agree. I met Matt a few years back when he was working in North Carolina and organizing the state'svery successful annual Aquaculture Development Conference. At that time, he had just startedin his position as an aquaculture business specialist with the state.

Much has happened in Matt's personal and work life in the years since that first meeting, and I'mhappy to report that we have had the opportunity to work together several times. It has always beenan adventure!" To read and learn more about Matt Parker and Aquaculture, click here for the Fish Farming Newsarticle.

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Visit Fresh. Local. Fun. PGC for more information about farms, food events, and farmers markets ingorgeous Prince George's! Minutes from the Nation's Capitol, Prince George's County offers avariety of food and farming events every month!

This newsletter is brought to you by University of MarylandExtension, Prince George's County. University of MarylandExtension (UME) is a statewide non-formal education systemfunded by federal, state, and local governments within theUniversity of Maryland - College Park and the University ofMaryland - Eastern Shore. Our mission is to supportMaryland's agricultural industry; protect its valuable naturalresources; enhance the well-being of families and individuals,both young and old; and foster the development of strong,stable communities. The Prince George's County office,

partially supported by the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, serves thecommunity from two locations including the main Extension office in Clinton and the Center forEducational Partnership in Riverdale. University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color,gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Offers Equal Access Programs.La Universidad de Maryland es una institución con Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo y conIgualdad de Acceso a Programas.

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