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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night (May)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a tour and discussion focusing on growing strawberries\, other small fruits\, and specialty vegetables\, from planting to harvest with conservation practices! \n\nTopics will include: \n\nStrawberry Types (June Bearing\, Day Neutral)\nSourcing Plants (Seeds\, Bareroots\, Plugs)\nPreparation and Conservation (Crop rotation schedule\, cover cropping\, water\, and nutrient management)\nGrowing methods (Plastic Mulch vs Matted Row\, Spacing)\nPlant Management (Nutrient needs\, planting times\, pests and disease)\nHarvest Schedule (Time of year\, Time of Day\, Frequency)\nWash-Pack and Storage (How to clean\, how to store)\nDistribution (Direct to Consumer\, Retail\, Wholesale)\n\nAnd if time allows: \n\nOther fruits – Blueberries and types (Maturity times\, better pollination)\nOther crops – Heirloom vs Hybrid (Plant genetics)\n\n\nRegister here: https://conservation-and-strawberries-Open-Mic.eventbrite.com
URL:https://www.pgscd.org/event/open-mic-night-may/
LOCATION:Prince George’s Soil Conservation District\, 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, 20772\, United States
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SUMMARY:NRCS Soil Health Test Sampling Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to correctly take soil samples to be submitted for Soil Health Testing for NRCS program participation! \nThe Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)\, Chesapeake Bay Foundation and Prince George’s Soil Conservation District welcome you to attend a Soil Health Test Sampling Training on Friday\, May 29th at Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro\, MD. This training is for Southern Maryland farmers interested in learning how to correctly take soil samples to be submitted for Soil Health Testing (this includes the Cornell Soil Health test and similar tests). This training is particularly geared toward training farmers and “Qualified Individuals” who are completing Soil Health Testing(216) as part of a contract with NRCS’s Regenerative Ag Pilot Program. \nNRCS Soil Scientists will provide in-field training and demonstrations of sampling techniques and procedures for collecting and evaluating soil samples. These tests can be a helpful tool for farmers looking to improve their soil health. This type of testing goes beyond typical sampling methods for traditional nutrient management samples. \nRegister Here: NRCS Soil Health Test Sampling Training Tickets\, Friday\, May 29  •  9 AM – 1 PM | Eventbrite \nPlease RSVP by May 22nd to guarantee your spot. For questions about this event please contact Colleen Kiefer at colleen.kiefer@usda.gov.
URL:https://www.pgscd.org/event/nrcs-soil-health-test-sampling-training/
LOCATION:Clagett Farm\, 11904 Old Marlboro Pike\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, 20772\, United States
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SUMMARY:PGSCD’s 2026 Spring Seedling Giveaway + Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:Join us on one of many stops on the 2026 Spring Seedling Giveaway Tour! This stop will be a seedling giveaway and seed swap at the Prince George’s Soil Conservation District headquarters in Upper Marlboro (address below) and we’ll be joined by an arrange of exhibitors! \nUrban Farmer and Master Gardener\, Linda Jones of Elements of Nature\, will facilitate the seed swap\, so please bring seeds to share! Linda will also present “Seed Snails  – Hype or  Hope for Getting Seeds and Transplants Started and Ready to Roll” at 11:00 am. Here’s a quote from Linda herself: \n“Seed snails are a trending global growing best-practice technique currently being used by gardeners and growers all over the world to plant seeds and grow transplants. If you are a serious gardener and you want to grow more using less space\, less time and less resources\, recycle and re-use seed starting supplies\, then this is for you. Come out and join us as we do a hands-on demonstration on how to make seed snails for your home garden or farm. You won’t be disappointed. Let’s get ready to roll. Hope to see you there.” \nMaryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission’s (M-NCPPC) Parks Department grew the seedlings at Randall Farm and will chat about their food and agricultural initiatives in Prince George’s County. Their beekeeper will bring a mobile hive and resources on bees and beekeeping. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet the Planning Department’s new Food Systems Planner and share your vision for what food and agriculture should look like in the County. \nYou’ll also hear both fresh and seasoned sounds for growers by DJ C-Nile! \nLastly\, The Capital Market will send you off with a delicious bike-powered smoothie (the sweat is worth it!) and inspiration to get involved in your local food system. \n\nInterested 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 and grown by the awesome staff of one of our valued partners\, Maryland-National Capital Parks & Planning Commission’s Randall Farm. We’ll have Black Cherry Tomato and Sweet Basil seedlings to give away along with our famous Native Northeast Wildflower Seed Mix packets! \nEvery plant needs proper love. Click each picture for additional care instructions! \n        \nPlease note that seedlings and seed packets are in limited supply!   \n\nVisit our official landing page for updates regarding the 2026 Seedling Giveaway!
URL:https://www.pgscd.org/event/pgscds-2026-spring-seedling-giveaway-and-seed-swap/
LOCATION:Prince George’s Soil Conservation District\, 5301 Marlboro Race Track Road\, Upper Marlboro\, MD\, 20772\, United States
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