May13
State of the College and Awards Ceremony
- Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
- 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
AGNR faculty and staff are invited to the 2026 State of the College and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, at 9:00 am at the Riggs Alumni Center. The AGNR Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards serve to recognize and celebrate the exceptional achievements and contributions of our colleagues across the College in innovative research, impactful teaching, meaningful extension work, service, and leadership.
Department/Program
- 4-H and Youth
- Academics
- Agricultural and Resources Economics (AREC)
- Agriculture
- Animal and Avian Sciences (ANSC)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)
- Entomology (ENTM)
- Environment & Natural Resources
- Environmental Science and Policy (ENSP)
- Environmental Science and Technology (ENST)
- Extension
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA)
- Landscape Architecture (LARCH)
- Nutrition and Food Science (NFSC)
- Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA)
- Research
- UME Digital Literacy
- Veterinary Medical Sciences (VMSC)
- Yard & Garden
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No RSVP required.
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What's Bugging Your Plants?
- Wednesday, April 15 - Wednesday, April 15
Join Dr. Chris Riley and arborists from Bartlett Tree Experts to learn about what to expect in 2026 and answer your tree care questions.
If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact mboley@umd.edu or call 410-822-1244 by April 1st, 2026.
Registration
No RSVP required, but materials may be limited with a larger audience.
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Plant Propagation
- Wednesday, March 18 - Wednesday, March 18
Join University of Maryland Extension Educator, Rachel Rhodes, to learn about simple plant propagation techniques and common house plants to duplicate. Participants will have the opportunity to propagate plants and take home cuttings afterwards.
If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Mikaela at mboley@umd.edu by March 4th, 2026.
Registration
No RSVP required, but if you need specific accommodations to participate, please contact Mikaela Boley at mboley@umd.edu by March 11th, 2026.
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Cabin Fever Relievers
- Wednesday, March 25 - Wednesday, March 25
Participants will learn more about herbs that are vibrant, nutritious, and can grow in compact locations (like a windowsill). Pots, soil media, and herbs will be provided for each audience member to take home.
Registration
Find the online registration for this event here: https://marylandhorse.com/events/
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Maryland Horse Foundation
University of Maryland Extension
Maryland Horse Industry Board
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The Art and Science of Saddle Functionality and Fitting
- Thursday, April 16 - Thursday, April 16
Part of the Howard and Sondra Bender Educational Series. Learn from North American Saddlery School instructors how saddle and tack design directly affect a horse's movement., comfort, and overall performance. Blending traditional craftsmanship with modern fitting principles, participants will gain practical insight into how proper saddle functionality supports equine welfare and long-term soundness.
