IPM News and Events Roundup 02/21/2025
A weekly collection of IPM news, webinars, employment, funding opportunities, and more from the Northeastern IPM Center
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Exploring Alternatives to Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments: Case Studies in Vegetable Crops
April 3, 2025 – 2:00 p.m. (eastern)
Register at cornell.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zVZwbjCKSICe-uJriHTtug#/registration
The onion maggot and seedcorn maggot present significant challenges for vegetable growers. While insecticide seed treatments are commonly utilized for maggot control, their effectiveness differs by region, and rising environmental concerns have prompted the search for safer alternatives. This study investigated alternatives to neonicotinoid seed treatments (thiamethoxam and imidacloprid) for controlling seedcorn maggot in onions, snap beans, dry beans, and sweet corn. As restrictions on neonicotinoids increase due to their effects on pollinators and beneficial insects, this research aims to identify effective and environmentally responsible pest control options. These findings will assist growers in making informed pest management decisions in the future.
Leonardo (Leo) Salgado
Entomology PhD Student, Cornell University
Leo is an entomologist whose research focuses on applied insect ecology and integrated pest management (IPM) in vegetable crops. He is currently pursuing a PhD in entomology at Cornell University under Dr. Brian Nault. Before joining Cornell, Leo earned his bachelor’s degree in agricultural sciences from the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura (UNAG) and completed an internship in IPM for sugarcane and rice with Dr. Blake Wilson. This experience motivated him to pursue a master’s degree in entomology with a minor in experimental statistics at Louisiana State University (LSU). Leo’s current research aims to enhance pest management strategies for onion maggots and seedcorn maggots, focusing on their species composition, insecticide efficacy, susceptibility to active ingredients, and genetic structure across onion production regions. His research projects have enabled sugarcane growers in Louisiana and vegetable growers in New York and beyond to successfully implement solutions to their pest problems, maximizing their yields.
Indian River State College Students Help Decode Genome of Destructive Citrus Disease Vector (irsc.edu)
"This achievement exemplifies Indian River State College's commitment to providing transformative educational experiences that prepare our students for the demands of tomorrow's workforce," said Dr. Timothy E. Moore, President of Indian River State College. "The involvement of our students in such high-level research demonstrates the exceptional opportunities available at our institution and highlights our role in addressing critical challenges facing our region."
Bats in Organic Agriculture: Precision Foraging as Pest Management (beyondpesticides.org)
Utilizing natural predators for pest management helps shield nontarget organisms from the negative effects of pesticides, while still protecting productivity. “Insectivorous bats are well known for their ability to control arthropod pests in agroecosystems, and there is increasing evidence of the economic benefits this provides, ranging from local to larger scales,” the researchers state.
Pearl millet is a climate-resilient grain and forage crop. Weeds pose a major constraint to its successful production. Limited herbicide options for grass weed control in pearl millet is a serious problem. The objectives of this study were to 1) evaluate the sensitivity of pearl millet parental lines to POST-applied clethodim (136 g ai ha-1), quizalofop-p-ethyl (QPE) (77 ai g ha-1), imazamox (52 g ai ha-1) and nicosulfuron (70 g ai ha-1), and 2) characterize the sensitivity of selected lines to imazamox and nicosulfuron. A total of 56 parental lines were tested.
A low cost and labor-efficient method for rearing an invasive beetle, Carpophilus truncatus (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) (academic.oup.com)
The carpophilus beetle, Carpophilus truncatus Murray, 1864 (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) is an invasive pest recently detected in California’s tree nut crop orchards. Here we report a simple, labor-saving, and cost-effective rearing system for C. truncatus utilizing banana and industrial sand components. Banana slices served as both a larval and adult diet source as well as a moisture source to facilitate pupation within the underlying sand. The combination of banana and sand within a single container successfully supported the development of all C. truncatus life stages over multiple generations. The average developmental times recorded in rearing units placed under environmental conditions of 26°C, 60% relative humidity, and 16:8?h (light:dark) photoperiod were: egg to wandering stage larva, 7.54?days; wandering stage to adult, 11.08?days; and adult longevity, 94.33?days. These banana–sand rearing units facilitated the easy collection of all C. truncatus developmental stages, except for eggs.
News
Russet Mites: A Tiny Threat to Greenhouse Tomatoes (egroblog.com)
As we approach the end of February 2025, greenhouse tomato growers should be on high alert for a microscopic menace that can wreak havoc on their crops: the tomato russet mite (Aculops lycopersici). These minuscule pests, barely visible to the naked eye at just 0.17 mm in length, can quickly lead to severe plant damage if not addressed promptly.
Weed Management Planner: Order Your Free Prints Now! (growiwm.org)
GROW’s Weed Management Planner is many things – color-coded, comprehensive, and packed with information!
But we admit, “printer-friendly” is not on that list. That’s why GROW is now offering free print orders of the Weed Management Planner, up to a certain amount, for any individual or institution in the U.S. Just head on over to the Planner’s landing page and scroll down for an order form with instructions on how to place your print request.
Surveys
A research team at Cornell University is conducting a survey to understand the many ways farmers are growing and using cereal rye, including for grain, forage, and as a cover crop. Our team is also developing new rye varieties and want to understand important breeding priorities for different end uses. We would like to invite you to take part in a farmer survey as part of this project. We expect the survey to take 5-10 minutes. Participation is voluntary and we appreciate your time and responses.
Navigation: If you exit the survey before completion, you can come back and finish it using the same link you started with. If you finish the survey, you will not be able to retake it again using the same device.
Results: At the end of this project, research results will be shared through presentations, published in peer-reviewed publications, and shared with stakeholders via a white paper and farmer/industry publications. These publications will also be shared on faculty webpages.
You can find the survey here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0IIMvWYX1Rulio6
Your input needed! National SWD Impact Survey
2024 SWD Impact Survey
Dear Berry and Cherry Growers:
As part of a national team of entomologists studying the management of spotted-wing drosophila (SWD), we are reaching out with a request for assistance to help understand the current impacts of SWD on your farm and how these impacts may have changed in the last 10 years.
If you are willing to share insights from your farm, farms you manage, or growers you work with, please complete this short survey, which will take about 15 minutes or less: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeW6rCcyM9vf_sjLJDj0J_6G03jlVbBLZt5rlX7kmzSj0Ypog/viewform
How will this information be used? This information will be used to develop new research goals as part of a USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative proposal under development. It will also be compared to information collected in similar surveys in 2013 and 2014 to help us understand where challenges still exist for SWD management and what improvements have been made over the last 10 years and shared in extension and scholarly publications. To
Invasion Risk Assessment Study
Study Overview:
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst are looking for adult participants in a study about the information that ecological professionals use to judge the risk a non-native plant species may pose to an environment. This study seeks professional experience around risk assessment of non-native plant species in the United States.
What Is Required?
Eligible participants will conduct a short online questionnaire, estimated to take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
You May Qualify If You:
- Are at least 18 years old
- Have professional experience with assessing non-native plant risk in the United States
Survey Link:
The Environmental Horticulture Program’s research priorities are driven by stakeholder input. There are multiple ways to tell us about your pest management needs. First, the biennial Grower and Extension Survey (below) gathers input on key pest challenges growers are facing around the country. The survey responses also help IR-4 understand regional needs. If you are experiencing (or observing) pest management challenges on ornamentals and lack the proper tools to mitigate them, the survey (linked below) is a great place to start.
If you have a product in mind to potentially manage a pest issue on a particular crop, please complete the Project Request form (below).
Or, if you’d like to connect directly with the IR-4 team to discuss your crop protection needs, we encourage you to contact your Regional Field Coordinator (RFC).
The Grower & Extension Survey is the best way to tell us which pest problems you have difficulty managing due to insufficient tools. Your input helps shape discussions at the biennial Environmental Horticulture Workshop, and helps our team understand the needs of growers in this vital sector. As of fall 2024, we have transitioned the survey to a Google form. You may fill out and submit the form here.
The deadline for submitting a survey for 2026/2027 research is August 29, 2025. Thank you for your input!
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) news and updates
Newly featured this issue
Practice Biosecurity to Reduce the Risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (extension.psu.edu)
Recently, there have been five affected commercial flocks, five affected backyard flocks, and a total of 2,244,670 birds affected in this outbreak in Pennsylvania alone. There are also outbreaks on farms in nearby states. Migration of wild birds, the primary source of HPAI, will continue to increase as spring draws closer.
One-stop bird flu resource center fills information gaps (news.cornell.edu)
News and guidance on avian influenza is scattered across government and state agency websites, and rampant misinformation is spread across the internet. In response, Cornell has launched a comprehensive resource that offers a one-stop clearinghouse for the most current and trustworthy information on bird flu.
A new online Avian Flu Resource Center provides reliable and accessible information for members of the general public, farmers, wildlife professionals, state and public health agency partners, and veterinarians.
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Frequently asked questions about bird flu in New York state
Cornell Cooperative Extension’s response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza response in New York state is a coordinated effort of the NY Extension Disaster Education Network (NY EDEN).
CCE educators and specialists can reach out to Amy Barkley, livestock and beginning farm specialist with the SWNY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Program at (amb544@cornell.edu) or (716) 640-0844 for more information and/or to suggest additions to the FAQ.
For information on HPAI in dairy cattle, you can visit the CALS website.
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation reporting form for wild bird mortalities, https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/dee381c0ee8a4114a83dc1892fc0f7ed
Positive cases in commercial and backyard poultry: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks
Positive cases in wild birds: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/wild-birds
NYS Ag and Markets also updates their website to share positive avian cases in NYS. This is also a landing page to see any restriction for things like import/export, shows, sales, etc. https://agriculture.ny.gov/animals/poultry
USDA-APHIS also updates in detections in mammals and livestock, and you can find those links here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections
Webinars, seminars, meetings, and more
Fruitful investigations into devastating strawberry, grape, and apple disease epidemiology
Scott David Cosseboom, Hudson Valley Research Lab
Plant Pathology & Plant-Microbe Biology Section – AgriTech
Tuesday, February 25, 11:15 am – 12:05 pm, A134 Barton Lab & Zoom
Biopesticides and Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) for Berries
Samantha Wilden, Entomology; McKenzie Schessl, SIPS-PPPMB; Aleah Butler-Jones, SIPS-Horticulture
2025 Cornell Winter Fruit Webinar Series
Friday, February 28, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Register for zoom
National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2/24-2/28
On Monday 2/24 at 5:30pm, Dan Snider-Nerp is leading a virtual training “Winter Surveys for Forest Pests: Spotted Lanternfly and Beech Leaf Disease." Learn how to detect and report two highly impactful invasive species. Register here: www.catskillinvasives.com/events
CERTIFIED TREE STEWARD TRAINING 2025
April 22, 2025; April 23, 2025; April 25, 2025; April 28, 2025; April 30, 2025; May 2, 2025
The Tree Steward Program is a comprehensive workshop dealing with arboriculture. Through both classroom learning and outdoor exercises, the participants will learn all about tree biology, identification, pruning, planting, rigging and much more. Personal protection as well as tree protection will be emphasized.
Flyer and registration: 2025 Westchester County Tree Steward Training
Living on a Few Acres: Soil Fertility and Garden Layout
Living on a Few Acres is a webinar series tailored for beginning producers or homesteaders seeking self-sufficiency or starting product production. These two-hour programs cover essential information for beginners and provide resources for advanced learning.
March 13, 2025
(6:00 PM-8:00 PM ET)
Register By: March 13, 2025
See event fee details $5
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Register for Our NISAW Webinars below:
Feb 24 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST NISAW Webinar: The role of primary and secondary introduction pathway management in effective biosecurity
Feb 24 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm CST NISAW Webinar: NOAA’s Efforts to Support Biosecurity in Marine and Great Lakes Environments
Feb 25 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST NISAW Webinar: USGS Research Partnerships Enhancing Biosecurity to Reduce Risks of Invasive Species
Feb 25 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST NISAW Webinar: Natural Security is National Security – Invasive Species and their Insidious Impacts on Critical Infrastructure
Feb 26 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CST NISAW Webinar: Strengthening Pacific Island Biosecurity: Insights to Slow the Spread of Invasive Species
Feb 27 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm CST NISAW Webinar: Biosecurity and the US. Army Corps of Engineers
Feb 28 9:30 am - 10:30 am CST NISAW Webinar: New World Screwworm 2025: Preparing for a U.S. Domestic Response
Feb 28 10:30 am - 11:30 am CST NISAW Webinar: Operationalizing Collective Action for Pandemics, Ecosystems, and Community Resilience in 45 Countries: One Health, Sustainable Development Goals and the OH-SMART tool
Feb 28 11:30 am - 12:00 pm CST NISAW Webinar: Building Capacity for Rapid Response: DOI Interjurisdictional Invasive Species Rapid Response Team
Feb 28 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CST NISAW Webinar: Strategic Prevention Initiatives – Having Impact at Multiple Scales
Integrating Classical Biological Control for Spotted-wing Drosophila
Spotted-wing Drosophila organic pest management research team members will discuss the impact of current organic management practices on parasitoid populations. The webinar will focus on the release of parasitoids, the impact of entomophilic nematodes, and the non-target effects of pesticides on parasitoids attacking Spotted-wing Drosophila.
Presenters
- Philip Fanning, University of Maine
- Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, Rutgers University
- James Brown, UC Berkeley
- Ben Johnson, University of Maine
Join eOrganic for a research update on the organic management of Spotted-wing Drosophila! The webinar takes place on February 26th, at 11AM Pacific, 12PM Mountain, 1PM Central, 2PM Eastern Time. It's free and open to the public, and advance registration is required!
Register now at https://oregonstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XlcU6SgxSJau46kmRXol1Q
Pennsylvania Invasive Species: Stubborn Weed ID and Management
Join Penn State Extension Weed Scientist Dwight Lingenfelter for a free one-hour webinar to learn how to identify and manage common and invasive weeds. Discover effective strategies for weed control.
Pennsylvania has identified over 150 invasive plants, insects, pathogens, and animals that significantly impact both the environment and agricultural production, resulting in annual economic losses amounting to hundreds of millions of dollars. The Pennsylvania Invasive Species webinar is committed to addressing this critical issue. Throughout the session, we will highlight some of the most problematic invasive species found in Pennsylvania, examine their methods of establishment, and discuss effective strategies to mitigate their spread. By delving into the complexities of invasive species challenges, our goal is to empower communities and spotlight the ongoing efforts led by state agencies. Join us as we showcase ongoing efforts and empower communities to combat this threat.
Register By: March 6, 2025
This event is free of charge.
Learn about rice farming opportunities for New York and the northeastern U.S. Join us for a 3-session online workshop series (via Zoom):
- Growing Rice as a Vegetable: Drip-Irrigation Methods versus Flooded Fields
Friday, March 7 / 2:30-4:30pm EST
Integrated Pest Management Webinar Series
The EPA Center for Integrated Pest Management hosts free webinars featuring experts relaying educational and practical strategies for establishing and improving IPM programs in your facilities and environments. Dates and topics below.
- February 26: Myths about Urban Trees and Soils
- March 19: Ticks - New Threats, Precautions and IPM Solutions
- April 22: Promoting Pollinators through Plant Selection
- May 13: Protecting the Public from Illegal and Unregistered Pesticides
The Northeast RISCC's 2025 Invasive Species & Climate Change Symposium is just around the corner!
What to expect:
- Our NE RISCC signature blend of interactive sessions covering terrestrial and aquatic habitats.
- Plenary talk by Catherine Jarnevich (Research Ecologist, Fort Collins Science Center, U.S. Geological Survey)
- Sessions on:
- Researcher/practitioner co-production
- Untangling invasive species' language
- Pressing issues in the management of invasive species in a changing world
- Project highlights
- The NE RISCC Community Action Award—Nominate someone here!
- For more details, please consult the schedule here.
March 11th, 2025 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Eastern)
March 12th, 2025 (11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Eastern)
Virtually via Zoom (FREE!) Register here
Wildlife Damage Management Series
March 11
Dealing with Deer in Suburban Landscapes Discussion of research and management approaches for addressing deer-related conflicts, especially in suburban areas where stakeholders may hold diverse values and opinions concerning deer impacts.
March 18
Management of Pocket Gophers Attendees will learn the various methods to effectively manage pocket gophers including, habitat modification, cultural controls, trapping, toxicants, and fumigants.
March 25
Vexation of (cycling) vole species A survey of cycling vole species most likely to be involved in human-wildlife conflicts, their ecology, and how their ecology can inform our IPM approaches to managing them
April 1
IPM for Rodent Control: A Framework for Improving Effectiveness Against Wascally Wodents
To register:
https://extension.zoom.us/meeting/register/Li6_8iOaRWasBUJT3mD8YA#/registration
Greenhouse Scout School Certificate Program and Webinars
Cornell University is partnering with the University of Vermont and the University of Maine to offer a 6-week webinar series in scouting for disease, insect and weed pests of greenhouse ornamentals, although the principles will apply to other crops. Learn how to identify the major pests of greenhouse floriculture crops, make scouting faster and easier, communicate with growers and owners, and find resources to help.
Sessions will be led by Stephanie Burnett, Margery Daughtrey, Betsy Lamb, Elise Lobdell, John Sanderson and Cheryl Sullivan.
- Feb 27
- Mites and bios
- Bacterial diseases
- Mar 6
- Whitefly and bios
- Mildews
- Mar 13
- Thrips and bios
- Abiotic disorders
- Mar 20
- Mealybug and scale and bios
- Virus diseases
- Mar 27
- Everything else
February 20, 2025 - March 27, 2025
2025 Mass Aggies Seminar Series
Mass Aggies, a series highlighting the agricultural expertise and innovation available through the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Extension Fruit team. Through this series of seminars and workshops the Fruit Team provides a platform for small scale backyard growers and agricultural enthusiasts of all types to come together to learn the latest developments in fruit production. Delve into the cutting-edge information shared in our seminars, curated to empower individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture.
Register online (link is external)
Online registration will close the Friday prior to each event.
February 22 - Ecological Weed Management in the Home Orchard ($45)
March 1 - Orchard Sustainability Through IPM ($45)
March 22 - Orchard Pruning ($45)
March 29 - Home Orchard Establishment ($45)
Click here for the detailed schedule and to register.
NYSIPM Academic Seminar Series
Sign up to attend these virtual seminars via the link above.
3/19/25. 11:15am–12:15pm EST
Vacant Land as an Environmental Resource for Conservation and Community Building
Mary M. Gardiner, The Ohio State University and
4/9/25. 11:15am–12:15pm EST
The Threat Posed by ‘Inert’ Ingredients to Bees.
Edward Straw, Trinity College Dublin
Spongy Moth: Managing a Tree-Devastating Pest
The spongy moth (formerly known as the gypsy moth) poses a significant threat to our shade trees, with recent resurgences reported in some areas. These caterpillars feed voraciously on tree foliage, and during peak activity, their falling droppings can even mimic the sound of rainfall!
In this program, we’ll explore how to identify this pest, understand its life cycle, and assess the damage it can cause. We’ll place particular emphasis on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques, as well as pesticide treatments, to help manage these pests effectively using environmentally friendly approaches. We’ll also talk about the natural biocontrols that can help manage future outbreaks.
Thursday, June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM *Zoom*
DEC Credits: 1 credit in 3a, 25, 6a and 9
ISA Credits: Available upon agency approval
Flyer: spongy moth
Register: Webinar Registration - Zoom
What’s Bugging You First Friday is a monthly virtual series that explores timely topics to help you use integrated pest management (IPM) to avoid pest problems and promote a healthy environment where you live, work, learn and play. IPM is a wholistic approach that uses different tools and practices to not only reduce pest problems, but to also address the reasons why pests are there in the first place. Each month, our speakers will share practical information about how you can use IPM.
The 2025 What’s Bugging You First Friday schedule is available on the program’s website, and you can register for multiple events using our registration form.
March 7: Considerations for hiring a pest pro | Choosing a tick repellent
April 4: Pest rats explained | Myth: cats for rat control
May 2: Spongy moth caterpillar management | Feeding Friendly Insects: Plan to prep your soil
June 6: Spotted lanternfly update | Recognizing wild parsnip
July 4: Grow green lawns with overseeding | Beech leaf disease
August 1: Making a mosquito bucket trap | Feeding Friendly Insects: Pick plants
September 5: Top 5 rodent exclusion tips | Feeding Friendly Insects: Get ready to plant
October 3: Winterize your home orchard | Feeding Friendly Insects: Fall is for planting
November 1: Understanding indoor cockroaches | Invasive tawney field cockroach
December 5: IPM for clothes moths and pantry moths
Internship Opportunities
High School Research Internships
Since 2001, BTI has provided High School students the opportunity to participate in hands-on real world research projects for 7 weeks each summer. The goal of the program is to introduce students to plant science and computational biology during the summer of their junior year to provide them with valuable insight about their future career and major. If you are interested in spending the summer engaged in full-time research for 7 weeks at BTI and Cornell, please review the program information, eligibility, and application tips here.
Employment Opportunities
Assistant Extension Specialist in Fruit Pathology
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Applicants are expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate student success through active participation with departmental colleagues in classroom instruction, experiential learning opportunities, internships, directed research, and community engagement activities.
Extension scholarship and outreach to the grower community is aimed at educating stakeholders on the practical applications of improved disease management strategies for tree fruit, wine grape, and small fruit including the use of precision agriculture and other new technologies ultimately leading to successful implementations in crop production.
University of Maryland College Park
The position will be responsible for providing administrative support to the academic programs’ unit (graduate and undergraduate.) Graduate Program support will involve communicating with graduate constituents both internal and external; administrating the graduate program including admissions, communicating with and advising students, maintaining records, keeping up-to-date on changes that impact both programs, assisting with recruitment by coordinating advertising and meeting with prospective undergraduate and graduate students and giving tours, planning, executing and running departmental and recruiting events such as the Graduate Student Review Day and the Annual Symposium, and maintaining the graduate program website. Undergraduate Program Support will involve serving as the departmental scheduling officer for classrooms and courses, assisting with advising and recruitment activities, coordinating online course evaluations, assisting with new student orientations, and preparing administrative paperwork for both programs.
University of Maryland College Park
The Coordinator, Business position (127837) is in the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC) at the University of Maryland, College Park, and supports our financial operations and business administrative services. This is a 12-month Full-Time Exempt Staff position. Under general supervision from the Business Manager, the Coordinator, Business delivers proficient fiscal and business administrative services to ANSC. Duties include the exclusive responsibility for managing and coordinating department travel (via CONCUR), procurement, internal billing, finance transaction requests, and reviewing proposal budgets and justifications for department PIs.
University of Maryland College Park
The Seo laboratory is seeking a talented and motivated postdoctoral associate to conduct research in uterine and placenta biology, with a focus on the interactions between the conceptus and the uterus that mediate implantation and placentation. Approaches used include molecular and cellular biology methods, powerful imaging technologies, transcriptomics, metabolomics as well as in vitro cell/tissue culture. The lab utilizes and integrates research across multiple mammalian species, including pigs, sheep and cattle to pursue comparative studies across species that have different types of implantation and placentation to gain insights into the physiological, cellular and molecular events that support successful pregnancy.
Agent Associate - Home Horticulture Educator & Master Gardener Coordinator
University of Maryland College Park
The Home Horticulture Educator and Master Gardener Coordinator is a part-time (.6 FTE - 24 hours per week) position that will work in support of the Baltimore City Home Horticulture Extension Program, which falls under UME’s Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) program area. The mission of ENR is to strengthen and improve individuals’ knowledge, skills and aspirations to make changes in their lives and the lives of others that positively affect the economy, the environment and the associated natural resources for current and future generations. The Educator will support the ENR programmatic area by educating the public on the research-based best practices regarding home and non-commercial horticulture.
Director Administrative Services
University of Maryland College Park
Provide financial oversight for the department to include administration of the state, revolving, and research budgets, presently totaling approximately $6.2 M; prepare and administer memoranda of understanding with various federal and state agencies; administer faculty grant funding accounts and provide account balance updates to each faculty at regular intervals. Managing the departmental budgets and ensuring the financial integrity of the department. Maintain long-term financial plan and projections for the department. Oversee administrative functions to ensure efficient and consistent operations. Assist faculty in preparing grant proposals, including a review of proposed budgets, cost-share justifications, and routing forms. Supervise support personnel to fulfill budgetary, computer hardware/software, word processing, office logistics, travel, personnel, and secretarial needs for the faculty, staff, and students.
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Maryland SNAP-Ed Agent Associate - Prince George's County Nutrition Educator and Project Leader
The Nutrition Educator and Project Leader will deliver SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a
nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and
promoting physical activity to low-income residents in Prince George's County with emphasis on
reaching SNAP recipients. SNAP-Ed's goal is to provide comprehensive programs that consist of
nutrition education lessons, indirect education and policy, system and environmental-level
changes at partnering sites.
Maryland SNAP-Ed Agent Associate - Garrett County Nutrition Educator and Project Leader
The Nutrition Educator and Project Leader will deliver SNAP-Ed programs that encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity to low-income residents in Garrett County with emphasis on reaching SNAP recipients. SNAP-Ed's goal is to provide comprehensive programs that consist of nutrition education lessons, indirect education and policy, system and environmental-level changes at partnering sites.
The Capital Region PRISM is Hiring!
Spend the summer gaining valuable experience working in invasive species conservation management. The PRISM is seeking motivated and qualified Terrestrial Invasive Species (TIS) Technicians and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Inspection Stewards to help protect our lands and waters by joining our teams. TIS Technicians and AIS Stewards are responsible for delivering conservation-based prevention, detection, management, and restoration programs designed to protect the environment from the negative impacts of invasive species.
Technicians work throughout the eleven counties of the greater Capital Region, deploying early detection and response services in conservation areas. AIS Stewards work independently at public boat launches on water bodies across the region to deliver a prevention program inspecting watercraft and educating boaters on Clean, Drain, Dry practices. Come join the PRISM today and help protect our natural resources! Click the links below to learn more & apply.
? Terrestrial Invasive Species (TIS) Technicians Apply by 3/12/2025
? Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Watercraft Inspection Stewards Apply by 3/20/2025
The Department of Environmental Science & Technology (ENST) at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD, (UMD) is pleased to offer three Postdoctoral Associate positions.
Two of the Postdoctoral Associate positions will be led by Dr. Stephanie Lansing. One position will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that is developing an app for food diversion and will oversee adding greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions values for diversion strategies. The second will work with a team on food waste and grass co-digestion at the county-level and oversee a life cycle assessment (LCA) of food waste and yard waste diversion. For more information and to apply please click on the following link: (2) Post-Doctoral-Associate Positions_JR100632
RootED 2 Program Educator - Binghamton, NY
This position will serve as a Lead After-School Program Educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County in support of the RootED 2 Program and will provide comprehensive 4-H youth development opportunities for youth in grades 2-5 in the Binghamton City School District. This position will provide established guidance and direction for program participants and after-school activities, including club and life skills. This position will provide instruction utilizing established 4-H curriculum in the areas of environmental science and natural resources, science, technology engineering, art/agriculture and math (STEAM). This position will utilize existing program resources and materials in program work, assist in the creation of program lesson plans, utilize a variety of delivery methods, and assist in delivering established innovative educational programs as assigned. This position will also provide staffing and/or programming coverage, as needed, for summer camps, and other scheduled association/program activities. This position will assist program supervisor with oversight and direction of the RootED After-School program.
WNY PRISM is Hiring! All 2025 Summer Positions are Open!
Join the WNY PRISM team and spend the summer gaining valuable experience in invasive species management! Multiple positions are open with varying responsibilities, timeframes and necessary qualifications, so take a look and see what interests you!
For more information, including full job descriptions and to apply, visit https://www.rfhiring.com/jobs.asp.