The Agriculture and Food Systems Program (AgFS) has key programs providing assistance and support to the County's agricultural community. In addition, state-wide programs provide comprehensive assistance, including marketing, farmers' markets, environmental quality, and many integrated programs.
Contact Us.
Kelly Nichols, Ag Educator, kellyn@umd.edu
Chuck Schuster, Commercial Horticulture Educator, cfs@umd.edu
We also invite you to explore our Statewide AgFS webpage.
April 9
General notes: Scout to confirm weed control after herbicide application. Winter annuals (e.g. henbit, deadnettle, chickweed) and roughstalk bluegrass are flowering. Insects to watch out for at this time of year are cereal leaf beetles and aphids.
Laytonsville
Growth stage: Feekes 5
Insect pests present: aphids (very low)
Beneficial insects present: spiders, lady beetles
Poolesville - Field 1
Growth stage: Feekes 5-6
Insect pests present: cereal leaf beetle adults (low)
Beneficial insects present: spiders, lady beetles
Poolesville - Field 2
Growth stage: Feekes 5
Insect pests present: cereal leaf beetle adults (low)
Beneficial insects present: spiders, lady beetles
Data being analyzed! Information coming soon.
The Montgomery County AgFS office offers County-specific programs to the community.
Close Encounters with Agriculture (CEWA) Is an nnual award-winning agriculture, environment, and nutrition education program offered to Montgomery County fourth-grade students.
Nutrient Management plans are developed by the office for agricultural producers.
Beginning Small Farm Workshop services are offered annually, please contact mocoinfo@und.edu.
Pesticide Safety & Recertification is provided to producers and businesses with timely information regarding pesticide use.
