Farmer Education
We partner with the Chesapeake region’s leading farmers, researchers, and technical service providers to offer hands-on learning and skills building opportunities, professional development opportunities, and exposure to the latest research and trends in regenerative agriculture and soil health. Our programs follow a farmer-to-farmer learning model and are conducted through a variety of formats: field tours, hands-on days, intensives, panel discussions, and webinars. All experience levels are welcome to engage in our on-farm events, webinars, and workshops.
Plow and Stars Farm Pasture Walk Thursday, August 6, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Join Future Harvest, the Million Acre Challenge, and University of Maryland Extension for a twilight pasture tour of Plow and Stars Farm. Participants will see and discuss several aspects of the operation, including: multi-species grazing, virtual fencing, transitioning conventional grain fields to regenerative agriculture, and silvopasture.
Multi-species grazing involves the use of two or more livestock species, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, to graze pastures. This approach takes advantage of their complementary grazing behaviors to improve pasture utilization and forage diversity. The session will highlight key soil health benefits, including improved nutrient cycling from diverse manure sources, enhanced soil structure, and increased soil organic matter. Silvopasture is the deliberate integration of trees and grazing livestock operations on the same land. The workshop will also feature a demonstration of the Maryland Soil Health Card to assess physical and biological indicators of soil health, and monitor the outcomes of soil management practices
Please bring a reusable water bottle and dress for the weather. Rain date: August 13
Cover Crop Showcase
Join University of Maryland Extension and the Million Acre Challenge for the Cover Crop Showcase on August 19, 2026 (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) at Kings Grant Farm in Chestertown, featuring interactive drone and equipment demonstrations, cover crop trial tours, soil health and pest management education, the latest “planting green” research results, free lunch, and pesticide and nutrient management credits.
- Free event with lunch included
- Pesticide and nutrient management credits offered
- Interactive drone and cover crop related equipment demonstrations
- Tour strip trials showcasing 14 species of summer cover crop
- Interactive soil pit demonstration
- Learn about cover crop planning and management and pest management in cover crops
- Learn latest results from Maryland “planting green” research trials
