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
Extension Program Assistant (4-H Youth Development)
This is a full-time position that will promote and market the University of Maryland and the 4-H Youth Development program in Charles County to increase youth enrollment and expand the program within the county. The work will primarily be with children and youth, with an emphasis on reaching underserved areas and populations.
Home Horticulture Extension Agent Associate
This is a full-time position that will work in support of the Charles County Home Horticulture Extension Program. The Faculty Extension Educator will administer all aspects of the Charles County horticulture program which includes coordination and programmatic support for home horticulture activities in Charles County, including training and management of Master Gardener Volunteers, collaboration on educational programs among partners, outreach to clientele, and related activities. The position will be located in the Charles County Extension Office in Bel Alton, Maryland.
Free Internet Training
Marylanders Online offers FREE internet training and support to help you learn to use the internet. Call the Marylanders Online Call Center, meet in person, or visit our website to build your internet skills and online confidence at your own pace.
Sign up today. 1-866-206-8467 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. marylandersonline@umd.edu
To contact the Southern Maryland Tech Educator, Maria Barga 240-736-4715 or Email - Mbarga@umd.edu
Internship
Senator Van Hollen’s Internship applications for the spring, summer, and fall of 2022 are now open.
The applications and more information regarding internship opportunities in our office can be found below.
Learn more about the University of Maryland Extension's Mission, Vision, Priority Areas, Goals Successes.
UME Programmatic Plan for 2020
UME - St. Mary's Annual Reports
2022 St. Mary's County Annual Report - YouTube Video
2022 St. Mary's County Farm to School
In October, we celebrated another year of Farm to School at Green Holly and Town Creek Elementary Schools. The farm-to-school program encompasses many activities—before the event students review curriculum about agriculture, the environment and healthy eating in the classroom and the day of the event students enjoy lunch made from local products purchased from farmers in St. Mary’s County. The highlight of the day are four outside exhibits focused on: animal agriculture, crop based agriculture, nutrition/healthy eating and value added agriculture. Students visit each “station” for 15-20 minutes where interactive, hands-on lessons are conducted by local farmers, 4-H members and volunteers, Extension staff, parents, and SMCPS Food and Nutrition Services. Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Agriculture and the Maryland State Department of Education in conjunction with local partners, the Farm to School program “works to bring more Maryland-grown products to school lunches with the aim of educating students about where their food comes from, how it is produced, and the benefits of a healthy diet”. A big thank you to all the school system, farmers and volunteers who make this event possible.
