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Prince George's County May 2017
Your Monthly News & Updates
Dear Friend of UM Extension,
Not sure if I dare wish you an early Happy Summer still! This weather has been challenging, to saythe least! Farmers, gardeners and everyone who loves the outdoors are patiently waiting for a fewdays of drier, sunnier weather! Fortunately, living in Maryland brings its share of great weather days,but some years we have to wait longer than other years!
We hope you enjoy the many articles in this newsletter about upcoming ag related activities andprograms open to the public. Prince George's County has a vibrant, thriving agritourism industry highlyaccessible to our residents. We hope you explore some of the events discussed along with Farmer'smarkets, wineries and community festivals coming up!
Best wishes for a great outdoor season.
Karol DysonCapital Area Extension DirectorUniversity of MD Extension
Upcoming Events
College Access Conference
Do you know any high school sophomore or juniors gettingready for college? If so, the University of Maryland, CollegePark, wants to invite them to their College AccessConference. The conference is scheduled for Saturday, June24th from 8am to 1pm.
Informational sessions will be offered that vary from "theapplication process, writing a college essay, gettinginvolved on campus, applying for merit scholarships andfinancial aid, and choosing a career". There will also be aninformation fair that allows you to talk with representativesfrom the academic schools and colleges offered on campus.For more information and to register for the conference pleaseclick the photo or here.
Alice Ferguson FoundationThe Alice Ferguson Foundation would like to inviteyou to their summer events. Kick off your summerwith Yoga & Mimosas where you can enjoy yoga, nature and wine with others. This eventwill take place in the Hard Bargain Amphitheater on June 18th. Click here to purchase your ticketand start relaxing for the summer. Along with Yoga & Mimosas, you can relax withPinot on the Potomac. "This signature event features live music, beautiful views of the PotomacRiver, and tours of our beautiful 'Country Place Era' farmhouse and gardens". To get your tickets forthe June 24th event, click here.
Buy Local Challenge
Have you been looking for places where you can buy locally grown produce, meats, wine, and more?Look no further. Southern Maryland Agricultural Development Commision (SMADC) will be hosting "anevening of farms, food and fun" to honor its 10th annual Buy Local Challenge. This event is open tothe public and will take place Monday, July 31st, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Come out and enjoy "a locallysourced Southern Maryland style buffet dinner, live music, theSuttler Post Farm Clydesdales, a raffle and lawn games, and the opportunity to purchase fromMaryland farmers, producers, artisans, and crafters". Click to learn more about the SMADC 10thAnniversary Celebration. Click here to purchase your tickets now! We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Find the full list of county farmers markets here. Download and print our 2017Farmers Market Guide. You can also pick one up at your local farmers marketor community center.
Burgers, Brews and Bay Education atClagett Farm The Chesapeake Foundation hosted their Burgers andBrews for the Bay festival that promotes "the mergerof sustainable farming with watershed management". Anarticle about the festival was featured on the "What's Up"Magazine website.
"As one travels along the quiet winding road leadingto Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, the song "Country Road,Take Me Home" comes to mind. An understated woodensign alerts one to turn at the curve and suddenly the roadwidens to a pastoral vista of one huge old tobacco barn withsheep and cows grazing on the hillside beneath.
Strains of bluegrass music wafted to us, while a breeze carried the aroma of smoky goods on the grill.It felt like a welcome home to good living an opportunity to see real farm living behind the scenes.With seven chef stations cranking, each paired with a different artisan beer, the big decision waswhich direction to head first." read more
Did You KnowDid you know...Children who eat together with their family not onlyhave a healthier diet, they also do better in school and develop goodselfesteem and social skills? Any meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner)can be a family meal. Let children help prepare the meal. Turn off theTV and video games, and enjoy each other's company. Talk about your
day and theirs. For tips on preparing quick and easy family meals, goto http://eatsmartmd.blogspot.com/search/label/familymeals Did you know...Our very own, Matt Parker, was featured in Bay Journal? This article discusses thepossible future of the Maryland Sea Grant. This grant, along with many others, "help translate scienceinto sustainable coastal economies." To see more on the feature article please click here.
Did you know...Spring has arrived! Welcome the season with fresh and vibrant produce. For instance,this fun salad has the colors of the rainbow and is made with handy ingredients such as frozen corn.Find the recipe at http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/planningandprep/recipes/rainbowlayeredsaladrecipe.
Did you know...The 4H Trailblazers and Weaver Birds recently inducted newofficers? The 4H clubs recently inducted new officers, and sadly said goodbyeto a few members. To read more please click here.
Did you know...You can eat oysters all year round and not just the "r" months?For more information about the origins of this wives tale, please visithttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/05/science/oysterssummersafermonths.html?_r=1.
Did you know...The Hyattsville Wire is conducting a "Best of Route 1" Reader Poll? Entries are dueby June 15. One lucky participant will be chosen for a gift card to a local Route 1 business. Let yourvoice be heard. We look forward to hearing from you! To participate in the poll please click here! Formore by the Hyattsville Wire please visit our website.
Visit the PGC Farms & Food: Fresh. Local. Fun. for more information about farms, food events, andfarmers markets in gorgeous Prince George's! Minutes from the Nation's Capitol, Prince George'sCounty offers a variety 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 nonformal education systemfunded by federal, state, and local governments within theUniversity of Maryland College Park and the University ofMaryland Eastern Shore. Our mission is to support Maryland'sagricultural industry; protect its valuable natural resources;
enhance the wellbeing of families and individuals, both young and old; and foster the development ofstrong, stable communities. The Prince George's County office, partially supported by the MarylandNational Capital Park and Planning Commission, serves the community from two locations includingthe main Extension office in Clinton and the Center for Educational 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.
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