December 18:
Crops Sustainability & IPM Workshop
December 24-25:
Christmas Holiday
Office closed
January 1:
New Year's Day
Office closed
January 21:
MLK's Birthday
Office closed
January 8/22:
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training/Exam
February 7:
Southern MD Vegetable & Fruit Production Meeting
February 18:
President's Day
Office closed
March 12:
Field Crops & Pasture IPM Workshop
April 5:
Online Nutrient Mgmt Voucher Recert.
April 6:
Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
April 12:
Online Private Pest. Applicator Training
April 13:
Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
April 19:
Good Friday
Office closed
April 20:
Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
April 27:
Ask-a-MG Plant Clinic
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December 2018
Dear Friends,
On behalf of all of our staff I would like to send you best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and a peaceful and prosperous New Year. We look forward to working with you in 2019!
Karol Westelinck Dyson
Capital Area Extension Director
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Mark Your Calendar!
Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training & Exam
January 8 & 22, 2019
If you have allowed your Private Pesticide Applicator Certification to expire or are a new
applicant, you are invited to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Training
and Examination.
It is a two-step process:
Step 1: Attend the Private Applicator Certification Training
Step 2: Take the Private Pesticide Applicator Exam
Click
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Here's to a Happy and Mentally Healthy New Year!
Jeanette Jeffrey, Healthy Living Educator
Depression, a mental health disorder, is far more serious than a case of the winter blues. The great news - depression is treatable. The following symptoms, lasting longer than two weeks, may indicate depression and should be evaluated and treated by a medical doctor:
- Persistent sad, anxious, or "empty" mood
- Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, worthlessness, or helplessness
- Irritability, restlessness, or having trouble sitting still
- Loss of interest in once pleasurable activities, including sex
- Decreased energy or fatigue
- Moving or talking more slowly
- Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
- Difficulty sleeping, early-morning awakening, or oversleeping
- Eating more or less than usual, usually with unplanned weight gain or loss
- Thoughts of death or suicide, or suicide attempts
- Aches or pains, headaches, cramps, or digestive problems without a clear physical cause and/or that do not ease with treatment
- Frequent crying
While the weather outside is frightful, here are a few suggestions to ward off those winter blues:
- Host a gathering at your home
- Pot luck dinner - have friends each bring a healthy dish to share Movie night; pop up some corn and pull out the comforters
- Games night - pull out those old board games or a deck of cards
- Develop a new skill or hobby using Internet posted videos
- Play the guitar, piano, kazoo, etc.
- Learn calligraphy
- Create a quilt
- Bake bread
- Move your body
- Take an activity class offered by your local community college
- Put on music and dance your favorite steps
- Join your local Senior Activity Center, if age 55 and older
Volunteer (https://www.aacvc.org/Become_a_Volunteer)
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Did you visit the Anne Arundel County Fair this year? Did you wonder what in the world 4-H is all about? Do you have children between 8 and 18 or know someone who does? If so, it's easy to learn more! Visit our website or email Amanda Wahle in the UMD Anne Arundel Extension Office at [email protected]. "4-H makes the best better!" |
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Private Pesticide Applicator and Nutrient Applicator Voucher Recertifications
R. David Myers, Agent
Does your Private Pesticide Applicator or Nutrient Applicator Voucher need to be renewed? We have some upcoming programs that can fulfill the recertification requirements.
Southern Maryland Vegetable & Fruit Production Meeting
February 7, 2019
St. Mary's County (location TBA)
To register, contact the St. Mary's Extension office at 301 475-4484.
Field Crops & Pasture IPM Workshop
March 12, 2019
6:00-9:00 PM
Anne Arundel County Extension Office
Online Nutrient Applicator Voucher Recertification
April 5, 2019
4:00-6:00 PM
Registration by April 3rd required.
Online Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification
April 12, 2019
4:00-6:00 PM
Registration by April 10th required.
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Food and Water Safety During Power Outages and Floods
Emergencies can happen, especially with extreme weather conditions. When they do, the best
strategy is to already have a plan in place. This includes knowing the proper food safety
precautions to take before, during and after a power outage and being prepared to safely handle food and water in the event that flooding occurs.
Click
here to learn more.
Source: FDA.gov
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AGNR's ROOTS Africa Project Connects Terps with Students in Liberia
ROOTS, a student-led organization within the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has a goal of combating hunger and poverty in Africa. They recently teamed up with the Liberia International Christian College (LICC) in Ganta, Liberia to offer
educational and innovative ideas to farmers. Together students of both UMD and LICC worked together to help innovate and brainstorm ways to help improve agricultural practices in the country.
ROOTS was built as a partnership between local communities, farming operations and colleges in Africa, and University of Maryland students and sponsors in the United States. David Myers, the Ag and Natural Resources Agent for Anne Arundel County, was instrumental in planning this trip and guiding students from both schools in their work.
CHRISTIE- CAN YOU GET A PICTURE OF DAVE TO ADD HERE?
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Do you have a plant question? Pests in your house? Not happy
with your lawn? The University of Maryland Home and
Garden Information Center can help. Visit their website:
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Become an Anne Arundel County Master Gardener
Interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Master Gardeners are a group of gardening enthusiasts who are passionate about gardening, education, and volunteering in their community. The curriculum is presented by University of Maryland Extension faculty and trained Master Gardeners.
Click here for more information.
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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Interested in agriculture? There are many agriculture resources available on our website.
Agriculture Newsletters
Agriculture Calendar of Events
For more information, please contact
Dave Myers, Extension Educator, AGNR.
If you are interested in agriculture for YOUTH, please contact our office and speak with a member of the 4-H staff or email
Christa Stibolt. 4-H offers plant and animal science programs for youth ages 8-18. See the
4-H website for more details.
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Healthy Eating - Peach Muffins with Oatmeal Topping
½ cup oats
½ cup enriched all-purpose flour
½ cup whole-wheat flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup low fat or fat free plain yogurt
1 large egg
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ cup sugar
½ cup canned peaches in 100% juice, drained thoroughly and diced
Oatmeal Topping:
¼ cup oats
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the topping; combine oatmeal, flour, sugar, and oil in small bowl and mix with fork. Make muffin batter; in large bowl, mix the oatmeal, flour, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. In a separate bowl, mix yogurt, egg, and oil until smooth. Add the yogurt mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix only until the ingredients are combined. The batter will be slightly lumpy. Gently stir in the diced peaches. Spray a 12-muffin pan with cooking oil spray. Divide the batter evenly in the muffin pan, filling each cup about ¾ full. Sprinkle oatmeal topping evenly over each muffin, about 1 teaspoon per muffin or ½ teaspoon per mini muffin. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cool.
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Anne Arundel County Extension
97 Dairy Lane
Gambrills, MD 21054
410-222-3900
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Area Extension Director
Karol Dyson, AED
| Agriculture & Natural Resources
Dave Myers, Principal Agent
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Nutrient Management
Kayla Griffith, Nutrient Management Advisor
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Master Gardener Program
Nancy Allred, Interim Master Gardener Coordinator
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4-H Youth Development
Amanda Wahle, Agent
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Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program
LaTasha Coleman, Principal Agent Associate
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