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Wicomico County
Established by Congress in 1914, Cooperative Extension is an educational network, centered in the country's seventy-two land grant universities. MCE provides research-based practical education to the problems of American families, agriculture, business, and industry. In Maryland, MCE operates through the University of Maryland at College Park, and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. MCE has field offices in all twenty-three Maryland counties and Baltimore City. MCE is financially supported by federal, state, and local government.
MCE faculty and staff are professionals engaged in non-formal educational programs that address economic, environmental, technical, and social concerns of all citizens. MCE faculty and staff efforts are supported by a multitude of dedicated volunteers.
MCE programs in 4-H, family and consumer science, agriculture,horticulture and natural resources are carried out in response to the needs of the people of the state. Local field staff develop educational programs tailored to the unique problems of their area.
MCE professionals use a variety of educational methods such as public presentations, demonstrations, publications, computer networks, satellite downlinks, videos, newspapers, radio, and television spots to reach their audiences.
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Last updated: 03/13/2009
Kid’s Science Challenge
WELCOME TO YEAR 2 OF THE KIDS' SCIENCE CHALLENGE! With the help of three new teams of scientists and engineers, there is a brand new set of challenges for kids in the 3rd to 6th grade to consider. - posted Nov 6, 2009
Good Luck and Congratulations Maryland State 4-H Animal Science Teams
Congratulations to each of the Maryland 4-H youth that were named to the 2009 Maryland State 4-H Judging, Bowl, Hippology and related Teams! We have a large number of youth, staff, and volunteers who will be participating in national contests that will be held at the 2009 North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, KY, November 7-20. - posted Nov 6, 2009
2009 Maryland 4-H Animal Science In-Service – December 10
Registration information for the 2009 Maryland 4-H Animal Science In-Service which will be held Thursday, December 10 at the Howard County Fairgrounds was recently sent to the 4-H Team List via Email. The registration deadline for this training is December 1st. - posted Nov 6, 2009
