GARRETT COUNTY AG NEWSLETTER
Nutrient Management Update
It has been a busy spring so far as farmers have begun applying nutrients and preparing for spring planting.
Maryland law requires all farmers grossing at least $2,500 a year or livestock producers with 8,000 pounds or more of live animal weight to follow nutrient management plans when fertilizing crops and managing animal manure.
Farmers should have a nutrient management plan written before applying nutrients to their soil. At this point in the season, any new plan inquiries will also need to supply 2025 crop plans as well. 2024 Nutrient Management Plans have been written for 8,500 acres in Garrett County so far.
If you have questions about nutrient management or are in need of a nutrient management plan for
your operation reach out to Andrea at 301-334-6960 or email at auphold@umd.edu
Have You Gotten Your Free Chromebook Yet?
Families in Garrett County meeting income guidelines (200% of the federal poverty level) can receive one HP Chromebook laptop per address. The laptop is yours to keep and can be used for farm records, communication, school work, etc. Chromebooks are available at all five branches of the Ruth Enlow Library. When you go to the library, take your identification (also bring a utility bill if your ID doesn’t match your current address) AND bring one item that shows your income qualifies, such as a SNAP card, Medicaid card, WIC card, Pell grant info, etc. Full list of items and additional information is at: https://www.garrettcountymd.gov/broadband/devices
Statewide Agriculture Newsletters
Newsletters from UME offer informative, researched-based information that the reader can put into practice. Informative articles include crop production, disease information, animal science, and upcoming programs. Take a closer look at the newsletters listed below.
The Agronomy News is a statewide newsletter for farmers, consultants, researchers, and educators interested in grain and row crop forage production systems. This newsletter is published once a month during the growing season and will include topics pertinent to agronomic crop production. Subscribers will receive an email with the latest edition.
The Fruit & Vegetable News is a timely publication for the commercial vegetable and fruit industry available electronically from April through October. Published by the University of Maryland Extension Agriculture and Food Systems team.
Update AG Client Contact Information
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UME Garrett County Agriculture & Food System
William Lantz, Principal Agent
Agriculture & Food System
Office Hours: Monday-Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Except for Observed Holidays
Email: rcvetnic@umd.edu
Website: https://extension.umd.edu/locations/garrett-county
Location: 1916 Maryland Hwy., Suite A, Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550
Phone: 301-334-6960
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 am-4:30 pm excluding holidays
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4HGarrettCoMD
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