UPDATED 7/20/2020
Our offices are in phase 1 reopening. Therefore,there are some changes in the way we operate.
Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!
For Appointments, please call:
Wicomico 410-749-6141
Worcester 410-632-1975
Somerset 410-651-1350
In response to the University of Maryland, Worcester County Government, and Governor Larry Hogan’s actions taken to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the University of Maryland Extension, Worcester County Office is implementing policies to limit in-person transactions and safeguard the health of its employees, stakeholders and the general public.
To access helpful links, click on the icon above titled Extension Helping You Through Covid-19
University of Maryland Extension will continue working hard to maintain normal operations as much as possible. For any questions, please contact Karen D. Reddersen, Area Extension Director-Lower Shore at kredders@umd.edu or 301-325-3960.
Our employees are teleworking so appointments will be held via email and/or conference call between 8 am and 4:30 pm. During this time, our staff will continue to be available by phone and email. They can be reached as follows:
Karen D. Reddersen, Area Extension Director – kredders@umd.edu Cell Phone 301-325-3960
Kathy Decker, Administrative Asst. II – kjdecker@umd.edu Cell Phone 410-726-5232
Kelly Carroll-Richardson, 4-H Program Assistant – kcarrol3@umd.edu
Jennifer Dindinger, Watershed Mgmt. and Restoration Senior Agent – jdinding@umd.edu
Kiran Dixit, Nutrient Management Advisor – kdixit@umd.edu
Deanna Dunn, Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Agent Associate – ddunn123@umd.edu
Mary Kline, Master Gardener Program Assistant – mkline14@umd.edu
Christine Main, FSNE Project Leader/Nutrition Educator – cmain1@umd.edu
Cindy Morris, 4-H Program Coordinator – cmorris1@umd.edu
Lisa Murphy, 4-H STEM Educator (UMES) – lbmurphy@umes.edu
Maegan Perdue, Agriculture Agent Associate – mperdue@umd.edu
Ginny Rosenkranz, Commercial Horticulture Principal Agent – rosnkrnz@umd.edu
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, or natural origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.