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University of Maryland Extension - Montgomery County
Discover Extension in Montgomery County!
We would like to introduce you to a remarkable office located in the heart of Montgomery County where you can obtain useful, practical, up-to-date information on many subjects. It's called the University of Maryland Extension, Montgomery County, and it acts as a countywide educational system.
It is sponsored jointly by the University of Maryland, Montgomery County Government, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and has access to many of the University of Maryland's resources.
When people ask for help Extension personnel respond in many ways. Crucial to the Extension's informal education system, they teach in settings far more diverse than the traditional classroom. You'll find they deliver valuable assistance by:
- New - Extension Presentations Online
- answering phone inquiries
- speaking one-on-one with visitors
- making on-site farm visits
- sponsoring public meetings, tours, demonstrations, and expos/fairs
- conducting seminars and speaking engagements
- publishing newsletters and writing newspaper columns
- making radio and TV broadcasts
- distributing accurate technical publications with solutions to specific problems
- computer networking
University of Maryland Extension Serves the Community
Families
- Nutrition and healthy lifestyles
- Master Gardener volunteers answer questions regarding landscape and plant problems
- Senior Health Insurance Program
Hundreds of fun and interesting projects allow children to learn by doing...
- 4-H clubs and special interest groups
- School enrichment programs
- After-school food and nutrition programs
- Camping
- Helping to make their community a better place to live
- Teaching self-reliance
- Raising crops and livestock
- Protecting the environment
- Educating for water quality
- Marketing commodities
- Farm and business management
- Pest management
Why Don't You Volunteer?
Are you interested in volunteering? Call UME to learn where your education, expertise and interests can be best used. Our programs encompass such a vast array of subjects, there's surely one in which your time and talents will be most welcome.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, give our office a call at 301-590-9638!
ShareThisFor more information, contact Chuck Schuster, County Extension Director; 301-590-2807
Last updated: 01/18/2012
Starting a Second Career in Local Food - Commercial Food Production and Marketing for the New Farmer on Small Acreage
With the increasing need for local food at our farmers markets, and with many small acreage owners wanting to develop an agricultural enterprise, this might be just the thing.
Program begins January 24, 2012. For more information click here.
Electronic Newsletters are Here!
Several County Extension newsletters are available in electronic format! If you would like to be notified when new issues of the Back Forty, 4-H News and Notes, and Master Gardeners Newsletters are available, please fill out the online registration form.
2012 Meetings, Plans & Reports
UME Schedule for Faculty & Staff - posted Feb 4, 2012
Dr. James Named “Best Professor” by “The Diamondback”
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources congratulates AGNR professor Dr. Bruce James for being named the “Best Professor” by “The Diamondback” Readers’ Choice Awards. Click here to learn more! - posted Feb 3, 2012
Growing Community Gardens
University of Maryland Extension is proud to host "Growing Community Gardens," the first-ever gathering for all Prince George's County community, learn from each other, and gain gardening skills. - posted Feb 2, 2012
