2024 Cultivating Innovation in Maryland’s Agriculture and Technology Conference

 

Register today and join the University of Maryland Extension (UME), partners, and industry leaders on Tuesday, December 12th in Annapolis for a day of exploration into the current and emerging technologies revolutionizing the future of agriculture. Learn how agricultural technology (AgriTech) has the potential to maximize the profitability, productivity, and the future of agricultural and farming operations. Attendees are eligible for 5 Nutrient Management and 4 Pesticide Applicator credits (CEs). Read more about the conference.  

Online registration closes December 8th - limited on-site registration will be available on the day of the event.

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Conference Details Flyer AgTech

  • Crowne Plaza Hotel in Annapolis

    173 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401

  • Thursday, December 12th, 2024

  • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

  • Registration: $85 until September 30th $120 After - Online registration closes December 8th, limited walk-up registration available on-site

    Includes breakfast, lunch, and refreshments.

  • CEs: 5 Nutrient Management credits and 4 Pesticide Applicator credits
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This event is organized by UME Marylanders Online digital literacy initiative in partnership with the Agriculture and Food Systems and Precision Agriculture Lab. Farmers from all agriculture sectors and related companies, USDA and government agency workers, and UME faculty would benefit from this conference. Seize this opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, industry professionals, and experts in the field as we examine the cutting-edge agricultural technology that is shaping the future of farming in Maryland. Read more. 

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CEU Information

This event offers 5 Nutrient Management Credits and 4 Pesticide Applicator credits. Be sure to bring your voucher number and/or certification number to get credit.

Conference Sponsors

 

Sponsors

Our conference is proudly sponsored by Comcast, LEAD Maryland Foundation, USDA-FSA, Chesapeake Drone Ag, Applied Technology Services, Horizon Farm Credit, Telecommunications Access of Maryland, Rural Maryland Council (RMC),  Government Agency, and Davis Hill Development. 

Ag and Tech Conference: Sponsor Registration Levels

Up to 20 vendors are eligible to participate in the 2024 Cultivating Innovation in Maryland's Agriculture and Technology Conference. Sponsors can choose to be an exhibitor (with a booth) and/or a financial sponsor (without a booth). The sponsorship levels include:

Gold: $500 - 3 spots

  • Sign at breakfast and lunch buffet recognizing sponsorship 
  • Rotating slides during breakfast and lunch recognizing sponsorship
  • Five-minute opportunity to speak about the organization during lunch
  • Option to add branded items to the door prizes
  • Option of vendor table

Silver: $300 - 7 spots

  • Sign at breakfast and lunch buffet, recognizing that they brought us these meals
  • Rotating slides during breakfast and lunch recognizing sponsorship
  • Option to add branded items to the door prizes
  • Option of vendor table

Bronze: $200 - 10 spots

  • Rotating slides during breakfast and lunch recognizing sponsorship
  • Option to add branded items to the door prizes
  • Option of vendor table

Contact Information

  • For a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact UME Marylanders Online Project Director Isaias Tesfalidet itesfali@umd.edu.

  • For more information about event speakers or the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources or the Precision Agriculture Lab, please contact Dr. Hemendra Kumar at hemendra@umd.edu.

  • For questions about the event, please contact Christopher Cochran ccochra3@umd.edu.

  • For information about Continuing Education Credits (CEUs), please contact Keri Grant kgrant16@umd.edu.

  • For general event or sponsorship questions, please contact Nerice Millet-Williams nmilletw@umd.edu.

  • For media inquiries, contact Julie Slivka jslivka@umd.edu.

Explore how agricultural technology has the potential to maximize the profitability and sustainability of farming. Don't miss this opportunity to convene alongside industry leaders as we shape the future of Maryland agriculture!

About the Conference

This event is organized by UME Marylanders Online digital literacy initiative in partnership with the Agriculture and Food Systems and Precision Agriculture Lab. Farmers from all agriculture sectors and related companies, USDA and government agency workers, and UME faculty would benefit from this conference. Seize this opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, industry professionals, and experts in the field as we examine the cutting-edge agricultural technology that is shaping the future of farming in Maryland.

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