Welcome to the University of Maryland Extension (UME) of St. Mary's County which is part of a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources of the University of Maryland, College Park. This partnership also includes support from USDA as well as the county government. The St. Mary's County UME faculty and staff provide a broad range of outreach through workshops, seminars, classes, clinics, newsletters, consultations, and media efforts.
The Extension Advisory Committee is a diverse group of professionals, community leaders, and stakeholders dedicated to informing program development, assisting with outreach efforts, and identifying community needs by helping the UME faculty with overall advisory services to support program determination and issues. These members represent various partnerships and institutions, bringing their expertise, resources, and perspectives to support UME's mission. Their contributions ensure that programs and strategies are inclusive, relevant, and impactful. Our current St. Mary's County EAC comprises individuals from these organizations, partnerships, and backgrounds:
- St. Mary's County Public Schools
- 4-H Representatives
- Small Business Owners
- St. Mary's County Master Gardener Volunteers
- Community Members/Stakeholders with agricultural background and experience
- Community Members/Stakeholders with social services background and experience
The St. Mary's County Extension Office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
PLEASE CONTACT US FOR ASSISTANCE BY:
EMAIL - umestmarys@umd.edu
PHONE - 301-475-4484 or 301-475-4477
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Learn more about the University of Maryland Extension's Mission, Vision, Priority Areas, Goals Successes.
What does UME do and how can we help?
2019-2022 UME Highlight Report
UME Programmatic Plan for 2020
UME - St. Mary's Annual Reports
2023 St. Mary's County Annual Report - YouTube Video
News
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University of Maryland Extension Offers Support for Farmers and Landowners Affected by Incorrect 1099-G Forms
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University of Maryland Extension Researcher Receives $1.4M Grant to Develop Data Driven Science-Based Irrigation Recommendations
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Pilots on the Ground
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UME Poultry Team Offers Expert Resources and Supports Farmers Amid Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Outbreak