Hello, Harford County!
Whether you are a farmer, thinking about starting a farm enterprise, or just seeking more information about agriculture, the Extension Office can help. We provide educational resources, conduct trainings and workshops, provide technical assistance in the field, and answer questions to help farmers in our community.
Agriculture faculty and staff in the Harford County office specialize in:
| Agronomy | Soil | Horticulture |
| Plant Pathology | Nutrient Management | Pesticide Training |
| Forages | Grazing Systems | Pasture Management |
Our office faculty and staff have quick and direct access to University of Maryland specialists who can help with questions about agronomic crops, vegetable and fruit crops, greenhouse and nursey crops, dairy, livestock, poultry, and land, forest, and wildlife management. Special yearly programming includes:
- Private applicator pesticide certification,
- Nutrient management voucher training,
- Equine seminars,
- Pasture walks, and a
- Mid-Winter Agronomy Meeting.
Extension agriculture educator, Andrew Kness, coordinates the agriculture program in Harford County. Please contact him for any questions, comments, or programming ideas you may have that are related to agriculture. Call (410) 638-3255 or e-mail akness@umd.edu.