The UME Montgomery County office carries out the mission to serve the public good, be a steward of a healthy planet, feed and nourish communities, and build a sustainable tomorrow.
We welcome you to explore our programs, and to learn more about how we work to create strong community partnerships throughout the County.
Come, grow with us!
Explore Montgomery County Programs
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Master Gardener
Master GardenerHome Yard and Gardening
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic, Bay-Wise, Composting, Grow It Eat It, Native Plants, and Pollinators
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Agriculture & Food Systems
Agriculture & Food SystemsFarmers; Ag Businesses; and Turf, Nursery, and Landscape Professionals
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer SciencesSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
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Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural ResourcesStormwater management, restoration, and climate resilience techniques
Montgomery County Program Highlights
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Dining with Diabetes
Dining with DiabetesNutrition education program for adults (18 years or older) with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes
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DASH-Plus
DASH-PlusNutrition education program for adults (50 years or older) with high blood pressure
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Beginning Small Farmers
Beginning Small FarmersResources for new farmers to explore enterprise options, develop plans and strategies, and implement practices
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Close Encounters with Agriculture
Close Encounters with AgricultureAnnual agriculture, environment, and nutrition education program offered to Montgomery County fourth-grade students
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4-H Camp Tawaswentha
4-H Camp TawaswenthaAnnual sleep-away camp open to all youth (not just 4-H'ers)
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Bay-Wise
Bay-WiseMaster Gardeners help teach sustainable landscape practices and conduct one-on-one site visits for the UME Bay-Wise Maryland Yardstick Certifications
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Watershed Protection and Restoration
Watershed Protection and RestorationImproving water quality through stormwater management and watershed restoration
Join our Team!
Campus Wide Job Opportunities
We are continually updating our job postings, please be sure to check them regularly.
Volunteer & Student Internship Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering or interning for the University of Maryland Extension Montgomery County Office, in Derwood Maryland, please contact one of our faculty/staff members in the program area of interest.