Mar 1, 2021 -- Registration Open! Virtual Sheep & Goat SkillathonThe Junior Sheep & Goat Skillathon tests youth’s cumulative knowledge of sheep and goats and the products they produce. The...
Nov 19, 2020 -- The University of Maryland Extension Beginning Farmer program in collaboration with the University of Delaware Extension and the University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative is...
Nov 6, 2020 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced a new round of assistance available for farmers who are interested in obtaining technical support and financial assistance to establish...
Nov 6, 2020 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for a new relief program for farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program will...
Oct 19, 2020 -- 2021 Maryland Crop Production Meetings AnnouncedUniversity of Maryland Extension has announced dates for this year’s crop production meetings December through February. The meetings will be...
Jun 29, 2020 -- As the community outreach arm of the University of Maryland, we have been serving Maryland’s neighborhoods and residents for over 100 years, and despite the recent changes,...
Apr 27, 2020 -- Since the establishment of Extension services in 1914, agents have provided science-based education in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS). The knowledge and advice FCS agents deliver to their...
Apr 20, 2020 -- Food shortages and social distancing in grocery stores have caused agriculture and local food sources to be at the forefront of the public’s mind. For over 100 years, Extension has...
Mar 26, 2020 -- The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused changes throughout the entire country. University of Maryland Extension (UME) is committed to maintaining the resources Maryland needs to continue thriving...
Aug 19, 2019 -- College Park, MD. – Chesapeake College and the Lower Shore American Job Center will host one-day workshops for local officials interested in learning more about developing...
May 1, 2019 -- The Wicomico County University of Maryland Extension team was awarded a 2019 Light of Literacy award by Wicomico Public Library, for their programming supporting traditional, financial and health...
Oct 14, 2018 -- College Park, MD – This winter, the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC) is partnering with the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI), the...
May 1, 2017 -- Calling all Maryland 4-H youth ages 14-18 years old! Consider applying as a youth worker at the Maryland State Fair. The building will be opened from 10am...
Apr 20, 2017 -- Many children today do not have the opportunity to be involved with growing food for their family. With the Growing with Grains – Food from our Farms program, kindergarten students at Willards...
Jan 18, 2017 -- Are you age 13-18 and love citizen science? We invite you to be a leader in spreading the word about citizen science and how it can empower youth to help change the world....
Dec 19, 2016 -- There's nothing better than the smell of a fresh cut Christmas tree in the home for the holiday season. Having a fresh cut tree takes some maintenance to ensure it lasts...
Aug 31, 2016 -- National 4-H Council is now accepting applications for the 2017 4-H Youth in Action Awards to be presented at the eighth annual Legacy Awards in Washington, D.C. on ...
Apr 29, 2016 -- The Worcester County UME 4-H Farm Visit was a collaboration with the Worcester County Board of Education, University of Maryland Extension (UME) 4-H, Agriculture, EFNEF and STEM educators from the...
Nov 6, 2015 -- Dr. Craig Beyrouty officially started on November 1st as Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland. In this role, he will also serve as...
Nov 2, 2015 -- Worcester UME would like to give a shout out to our 4-H Program Assistant Kelly Carroll-Richardson for truly making a difference on National Make a Difference Day, Saturday, October 24, 2015....
Oct 28, 2015 -- Welcome KATHY DECKER to Worcester County UME!
Kathy is the new Administrative Assistant II for the Worcester County Extension Office in Snow Hill, MD. Kathy was raised in Salisbury and...
Sep 18, 2015 -- By:Paul Goeringer, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and AgLaw Education Initiative,Dr. Jon Moyle, University of Maryland Extension, andAshley...
Aug 5, 2015 -- Youth participating in 4-H competitions during the upcoming 2015 Maryland State Fair in Timonium, Md. will have an extra incentive to put on a good...
May 20, 2015 -- (The following article was written by Lauren Holloway from WBOC TV)
MARDELA SPRINGS, Md.- University of Maryland Extension-Lower Shore held their 25th annual Lower Shore Wicomico...
May 18, 2015 -- College Park, Md. – As the current outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) continues to sweep across states from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest regions of the country, the...
Apr 16, 2015 -- On March 30, 2015, the University of Maryland Extension held a graduation ceremony for 14 aspiring farmers who completed the 8 week nationally recognized agricultural entrepreneurship training...
Mar 23, 2015 -- Come watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, June 28th while also supporting Maryland 4-H! Five dollars of every ticket sold will benefit Maryland 4-H. This night is...
Dec 8, 2014 -- I am pleased to reconnect with updates on NO BULL Challenge and to welcome 4-H students’ participation in our 2015 video contest which is now in full swing and runs through February 27, 2015....
Nov 10, 2014 -- COLLEGE PARK, Md. -- Senator Barbara Mikulski announced today that National 4-H Council has awarded $184,400 to University of Maryland Extension in support of the 4-H National Mentoring Program....
Nov 3, 2014 -- The Maryland 4-H Healthy Living Program is holding two Healthy Living Summits in January to recruit and train Healthy Living Ambassadors. We are asking clubs to designate two 4-Hers to come to one...
Oct 31, 2014 -- USDA – Farm Service Agency University of Maryland’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics (AREC), University of Maryland Extension (UME), Maryland Department of Agriculture...
May 16, 2014 -- Maryland agriculture is vital to the long-term health of the state's economy, environment and quality of life. Maryland farm land also provides a wide variety of fresh, nutritious food that is...
Mar 11, 2014 -- Make Plans to Attend Maryland 4-H Day at Camden Yards- Sunday June 29, 2014. Baltimore Orioles vs. Tampa Bay Rays 1:35pm start. $5 of each ticket sold is donated back to the Maryland 4...
Jan 28, 2014 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking applicants for its Youth Preparedness Council.The Youth Preparedness Council is a unique...
Jan 16, 2014 -- The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland is pleased to announce Dr. Stephen Wright as the new Associate Dean/Associate Director of University of Maryland...
Apr 1, 2013 -- FEMA Seeks Applicants for Youth Preparedness CouncilThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seeking nominations for participants in the...
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