“Capt’n” Jim McMahan’s Coffee Talk Aug. 5: New Fertilizer Regulations; Summer Concerts; Bel Air Outdoor Movie

From Harford County Councilman Jim McMahan:

NEWS

NEW REGULATIONS FOR FERTILIZER PRODUCTS

New phased in restrictions affect all lawn fertilizer products sold and distributed in Maryland. Specifically the law states:
Requires lawn fertilizer to include label directions that no more than 0.9 pound of total nitrogen is applied per 1,000 sq. feet
Prohibits lawn fertilizer products from containing phosphorous
Prohibits labeling lawn fertilizer as a de-icer
All Lawn care professionals MUST be certified
HOMEOWNERS AND DO IT YOURSELFERS
Required to follow University of MD recommendations and mandatory restrictions similar to those imposed for lawn care professionals.
Fertilizers CANNOT BE USED AS DE-ICERS
ENFORCEMENT WILL BE DONE BY COUNTY, MUNICIPALITY OR MDA
Questions call MDA’s Nutrient Mgt. Program 410-841-5959

AUG 6 ABERDEEN FESTIVAL PARK “No Pro Bono” Classic Rock 7 PM

AUG 7 MARKET PLACE ON MAIN STREET. Farmers Market 3 to 7 PM

AUG 7 BEL AIR SUMMER CONCERT Army Field Band and Soldiers Chorus. Humbert Amphitheater behind Town Hall Hickory Ave 7 PM

AUG 11 BEL AIR SUMMER CONCERT “ALLYSON TAYLOR” 7 PM

AUG 16 BEL AIR OUTDOOR MOVIE “Escape from Planet Earth” Entertainment begins at 6:30, Movie begins at Dusk. Free Popcorn

AUG 18 JERUSALEM MILL 6 PM “Late for Supper” (Admission fee)

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FARMERS MARKET –‘BUY LOCAL’
In Bel Air Wednesday Afternoon’s on Main Street and Saturday mornings at the State Office Building on Bond Street.