The UME Montgomery County office carries out the mission to serve the public good, be a steward of a healthy planet, 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 County Programs
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4-H Youth Development
4-H Youth DevelopmentHead, Heart, Hands, and Health
Program and events include the sleep-away Camp Tawaswentha and the annual County Agricultural Fair
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Master Gardener and Environment & Natural Resources & Sea Grant
Master Gardener and Environment & Natural Resources & Sea GrantHome Yard and Gardening
Programs include 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
Programs include Close Encounters with Agriculture for youth, Beginning Small Farmers resources, and Nutrient Management plan assistance for farmers
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer SciencesNutrition, Health, and Financial Wellness
Programs include Dining with Diabetes and DASH-Plus
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Family & Consumer Sciences
Family & Consumer SciencesExpanded Food and Nutrition Program
Educators provide participants with family healthy options, including food preparation and cost savings, nutrition, and improving physical activity
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Environment and Natural Resources
Environment and Natural ResourcesEnvironment and Natural Resources
Watershed Protection and Restoration, improving water quality through stormwater management and watershed restoration
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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 Montgomery County Extension Office, please contact one of our faculty/staff members in the program area of interest.