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2024 Extension Internship Opportunity - Apply Now!!

Applications are open for Summer 2024 'Creating Leadership & Professional Development' Through Extension Internships.

This is a great opportunity for Undergraduate students from certification programs to apply. The internships are open to 4-year and 2-year institutions

Visit https://go.umd.edu/extensioninternships to learn more and to apply. 

Video: https://youtu.be/4Q-C1EiVObA?feature=shared: 

 

New Updates to the Nutrient Management Program

University of Maryland Extension (UME) has launched an enhanced nutrient management planning process designed to adapt to modern farming practices and operations that better align with Maryland's agricultural regulations and environmental goals. Moving forward, UME will now administer and coordinate statewide nutrient management planning following the finalization of the agreement between the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture. More information is available on this news webpage.

To request a Nutrient Management Plan please download, fill out this form, and send it to kristaw@umd.edu.

Please review the Nutrient Management Planning: Next Steps document.

Interested in Nutrient Management? Join Our Team!

University of Maryland Extension is seeking to fill five (5) – Nutrient Management positions, with one advisor position at each of the following county Extension office locations and one statewide coordinator position on campus:

  1. Caroline County (position number 128845)
  2. Montgomery County (position number 128857)
  3. Wicomico/Worcester County (position number 128843)
  4. Washington County (position number 128913)
  5. Statewide Coordinator (position number 128851)

Joblink: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/115994

 

 

  • Close Encounters with Agriculture

    Close Encounters with Agriculture

    Award winning program offered each year to Montgomery County fourth grade students.

  • Camping in woods, lake, stream to go fishing or tadpole hunting

    4-H Camp Tawaswentha

    Open to all youth (not just 4-H'ers) who are 8 to 13 years old as of January 1st.

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    Beginning Small Farmers

    Beginning Small Farm Workshop Series are offered annually, please contact mocoinfo@umd.edu

2020 UME Annual Report

A Note From Our Area Extension Director, Lynn Rubin-Traversa

Lynn Rubin-Traversa

Hello Montgomery County! 

I am honored to serve as the Area Extension Director for the Central Maryland Cluster - Montgomery, Frederick, and Howard Counties.  Our faculty and staff partner with community stakeholders to deliver engaging, timely, research-based programs and training to improve the lives of youth and adults in our community.   As a lifelong resident of Central Maryland, I have a personal and professional investment in the success and well-being of our community. 

Let’s make Montgomery County the best place to live, learn, work, and thrive.  Come grow with us!

Lynn Rubin-Traversa