Register Now for the Inaugural Equine Conservation Summit on November 14

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ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 10, 2026) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Horse Outreach Workgroup is pleased to announce the first Equine Conservation Summit will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026 in California, Maryland at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland.

The Summit is geared toward anyone who owns or cares for horses, and will run from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET. Featuring a series of educational workshops that cover soil health, nutrient management, equine nutrition and pasture maintenance, it will provide Maryland equine enthusiasts with the resources needed to benefit both horses and land. The day will conclude with the opportunity for horse farm owners to ask questions of a panel that can help them find the technical and financial resources needed to achieve their goals.

In addition, the Summit will feature an Exhibit Hall where attendees can check out new products, services and ideas. Participants are encouraged to join an informal gathering after the Summit’s conclusion at The Greene Turtle in California, Maryland to network with other members of the equine community.

Please visit the Summit’s website to register and learn more about the event. Registration costs $50. If you have any questions or wish to sponsor the event, please contact Maryland Conservation Partnership Coordinator Becky Remsberg at becky.remsberg@maryland.gov.

The Horse Outreach Workgroup provides information to horse owners on pasture and manure management, and is made up of representatives from local Soil Conservation Districts, the Maryland Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Horse Council and Maryland Horse Industry Board.