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2026
April 2nd, 2026 2:00-3:15
Growing Figs in Virginia
with Dave Myers
Are you interested in figs? Figs can be a great addition to the home orchard in most of Virginia. This webinar will cover the basics of growing figs, from cultivar selection to pruning to harvest. Learn more about these interesting fruits with Dave Meyers, Agricultural Extension Educator with University of Maryland Extension in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.
Dave has been a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, and currently is the agricultural Extension Educator for both Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Prior to assuming the University of Maryland Extension position in December 1997 Dave was the agronomist for the U.S. Naval Academy Dairy Farm, where he was employed from 1980 to 1997. While working at the Naval Academy Dairy, Dave earned in 1983 a BS degree in Agronomy, Crop Science and in 1996 a MS degree in Agronomy, Weed Science from the University of Maryland. His Extension responsibilities include all field crop and livestock agriculture with an emphasis on fruit and vegetable production and marketing. Dave currently conducts fruit and vegetable research trials at the University of Maryland Upper Marlboro Research and Education Center.
Register for the April 2 Webinar now
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Ed Olsen at (540) 232-2136 or [email protected]/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
Growing Figs in Virginia
with Dave Myers
Are you interested in figs? Figs can be a great addition to the home orchard in most of Virginia. This webinar will cover the basics of growing figs, from cultivar selection to pruning to harvest. Learn more about these interesting fruits with Dave Meyers, Agricultural Extension Educator with University of Maryland Extension in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties.
Dave has been a lifelong resident of Anne Arundel County, and currently is the agricultural Extension Educator for both Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties. Prior to assuming the University of Maryland Extension position in December 1997 Dave was the agronomist for the U.S. Naval Academy Dairy Farm, where he was employed from 1980 to 1997. While working at the Naval Academy Dairy, Dave earned in 1983 a BS degree in Agronomy, Crop Science and in 1996 a MS degree in Agronomy, Weed Science from the University of Maryland. His Extension responsibilities include all field crop and livestock agriculture with an emphasis on fruit and vegetable production and marketing. Dave currently conducts fruit and vegetable research trials at the University of Maryland Upper Marlboro Research and Education Center.
Register for the April 2 Webinar now
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Ed Olsen at (540) 232-2136 or [email protected]/TDD* during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event.
*TDD number is (800) 828-1120.
To obtain updated information write Samantha Ragon
EMG Course Facilitators (various dates): I’m so happy to be asking for facilitators again! I’ve attached the syllabus (as it currently stands – rain dates are yet to be set, and some actual dates are still TBD). We have the possibility of having a large class this year – 35 people have been offered a spot, currently 18 have paid. It’s gonna be wild, yall! Anyway, to accommodate a larger group, I’ve secured a classroom at the Courthouse Community Center for several of the labs that would otherwise be held in our classroom. I went over to look at it the other day. It has all the comforts of our home classroom, and is…well, to be honest, a little nicer than ours! Right now, I only need facilitators for the dates that are at CCC or Rowser Gym. I will send out invites to all of you to attend each of the labs, but that will happen as the course progresses. If you are interested in facilitating (helping with handouts, coffee prep, classroom set up) please let me know – I’ll sign folks up first come, first served! Facilitators can count their hours as either volunteer or continuing ed, whichever works better for you. SGL’ers – I will send you guys an email about the lawns lab; I’ll be trying to swindle you into assisting so be on the lookout!
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