University of Maryland Extension is a statewide, non-formal education system that provides resources and problem-solving assistance to citizens. The Harford County Extension office is located in the Harford County Agricultural Center, 3525 Conowingo Rd., Street, Maryland.
- Contact us. Staff schedules vary; call or email to confirm availability.
- Holidays and Weather-Related office closures are based on the Harford County Government.
Harford County Extension in the community:
Harford County Extension Advisory Council
Mission and Members
Extension programs are created to deliver research-based information that address critical needs at the local level in the areas of agriculture, 4-H youth development, family and consumer science, home horticulture, and SNAP-Ed. As part of our effort to ensure all communities are represented in Harford County Extension program development, the Extension Advisory Council (EAC) is made up of 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 University of Maryland faculty in an advisory capacity to support Extension programs.
The current list of Harford County EAC members can be found below. If you would like to contact an EAC member regarding Extension programming or become an EAC member, please reach out to Andrew Kness, County Extension Director, at akness@umd.edu or (410) 638-3255.
| Officer/Title | Name | Program Area | Area of Expertise |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Derek Hopkins | 4-H/Ag | Register of Wills/FFA/Farmer |
| Vice-President | Joan Parris | ENR | Harford County Master Gardener |
| Treasurer | Donald Hoopes | Ag | Fallston Farmers |
| Secretary | Lisa Maxwell | Ag/4-H | Harford County Farm Fair |
| Bookkeeper | Michele Magness-Hill | Ag/4-H | 4-H Club Leader, Farmer |
| Member at-large | Janet Archer | Ag/4-H |
Harford County Farm Bureau |
| Member at-large | Jason Gallion | Ag | State Senator, Farmer |
| Member at-large | Robert Tibbs | Ag | 4-H Auction Treasurer, Farmer |
| Member at-large | Alyssa Jeffries | Ag/4-H | Soil Conservation District, 4-H |
| Member at-large | Wanda Williams | FCS | MD Department of Social Services |
| Member at-large | Scott Schoendienst | 4-H | 4-H Camp Board, Construction |