The University of Maryland Frederick County Extension office hosted its inaugural Agriculture Olympics event, bringing out local families to learn about Maryland’s top industry through interactive games and activities, and meet Milkshake of the Frederick Flying Cows! Read the full story at https://lnkd.in/ejVQARhH.
University of Maryland Extension
高等教育
College Park，Maryland 796 位关注者
UMd Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
关于我们
UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park. Our educators focus on agriculture, family and consumer sciences, 4-H and youth development, and environmental and natural resources. UME programs include information for Marylanders about health and wellness, environmental wellness, small business assistance, beginning farmer workshops, digital literacy, and much more. In Maryland, UME employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. Our educators are your neighbors and friends, they live and work in your own backyard. Contact your local Extension agent today for solutions in your community.
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https://extension.umd.edu/
University of Maryland Extension的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 高等教育
- 规模
- 201-500 人
- 总部
- College Park，Maryland
- 类型
- 教育机构
- 创立
- 1914
- 领域
- Agriculture、Education、Health、Wellness、Youth Development、Native landscaping、Gardening、4-H、Environmental wellness、higher education和community engagement
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US，Maryland，College Park
University of Maryland Extension员工
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We're hiring! Join our Agriculture and Food Systems team in one of our open positions across the state: Caroline Extension Educator, Agriculture and Food Systems https://lnkd.in/eADgeQQK Agent Associate, Local Food Systems and Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/ei6eHZwt Administrative Assistant II, Agricultural Nutrient Management Program https://lnkd.in/eP2ztAGx Administrative Assistant II https://lnkd.in/egQuanbk
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The Maryland State Fair closed out this year with almost 600,000 attendees who enjoyed University of Maryland Extension 4-H exhibits, the Master Gardener Learning and Demonstration Garden, the Birthing Center, games, rides, food, and so much more! Read the full review in Morning Ag Clips at https://lnkd.in/ewCJCXKR.
Md. State Fair Dreams Came True with 589,380 Fairgoers
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It's National Farm Safety and Health Week and UME offers a wide variety of programs to help farmers with their business and personal health. Learn more about our Farm Stress Management program and the numerous resources we have available at https://lnkd.in/eMrtXeMk.
Farm Stress Management
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We're less than a month away from our annual Walktober celebration with the Maryland Department of Transportation. Join Marylanders across the state in learning more about the importance of providing walkable cities and towns, and enjoy a stroll through your own neighborhood! Learn more about the variety of activities and opportunities coming up at https://lnkd.in/eqtzfKgS
Walktober
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An article about our research was recently featured in The Delmarva Farmer. Read about how our soil researchers are testing basalt rock powder's power as a lime alternative at https://lnkd.in/eQ3WvHrw.
Soil researchers testing basalt rock powder’s power as lime alternative
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Nurture Natives Cofounders, Esther Bonney and Samantha Rutherford, won the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2024 Presidential Environmental Youth Award for Region 3! The Nurture Natives program was developed as a 4-H project in which the girls created a guide to help residents in Charles County learn to recognize and appreciate native plants to restore native landscapes. Learn more about their prestigious award from The BayNet at https://lnkd.in/et4Ct5du.
EPA Recognizes Local Teens With Prestigious Environmental Award - The BayNet
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Ag agent Mark Townsend is helping to lead the way in cover crop research with a recent $500K grant to assist farmers in developing tailored cover crop plans to increase soil health and productivity. Read the full story from The Frederick News-Post at https://lnkd.in/eCU3Q8-N. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eYREQJ-Z.
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Graduate students participating in the Science for Success program were treated to a tour of Maryland's agricultural industry by Extension specialists collaborating across the mid-Atlantic region. Read the full article about their tour of the Wye Research & Education Center arranged by UME's Nicole Fiorellino, from Morning Ag Clips at https://lnkd.in/e3ANHgmd
Graduate Students Explore New Fields on the Science for Success Annual Tour
https://www.morningagclips.com
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The State Fair is here! From Goat Mountain to Pretty Bird Paradise, the Maryland Sate Fair has rides, games, animals, food, competitions, exhibitions, and so much to see and do! Stop by the Cow Palace and say hi to our UMD Extension and AGNR students, faculty and staff! Don't miss all of the fun and excitement of the Maryland State Fair for three weekends only! Learn more and find the full schedule of events at https://lnkd.in/gsHpeBp6.
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