Farmers/Producers

The Master of Extension Education features a multi-disciplinary program with core courses focused on principles of Extension in needs assessment, program development, evaluation, and social science research methodology as well as a suite of supportive elective courses in a variety of Extension specialty areas. Graduates with Extension education experiences are prepared for dynamic careers in secondary and post-secondary education, non-profits, government, and leadership roles in enterprise. 

Please join us in our open house to know about our programs!

You're invited to join us for AGNR’s 7th annual Cornerstone event on Thursday, October 23 at The Adele H. Stamp Student Union—Center for Campus Life. 

We're excited to welcome keynote speaker, Sanjay K. Rai, secretary of the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). 

In his role, Rai is responsible for statewide policies for Maryland's 14 public 4-year institutions, 16 community colleges, 32 private institutions, and more than 140 private career schools. His programming and partnerships have expanded educational access, improved student success, and reduced achievement gaps for all learners. He will deliver a talk on the use of hashtagAI to improve instruction and engagement with students. 

The event will also feature a free lunch and a student poster competition featuring the excellent work of our students. Guests may also register on-site the day of the event. 

Dr. Dan Bautista will give an update on broiler health challenges and help growers understand how to reduce disease in their flocks.

Dr. Dan Bautista will give an update on broiler health challenges and help growes understand how to reduce disease in their flocks.

This will be offered at two different locations, Salisbury and Denton. Salisbury on November 12 and Denton on November 13, 2025

Join the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Alumni Network on Saturday, October 4 before the Washington vs. Maryland football game for food & fun on Family Weekend. Reconnect with fellow alums, enjoy tailgate eats, and get game-day ready AGNR-style. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with your UMD family—see you there!

Talk: Dr. Brian Fairchild - 'Flock Success Equals First Two Weeks
Dinner is included

Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease. This VIRTUAL series will run Wednesdays in October & November from 6-8 PM.  Participants are encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to benefit from this program. 

Wednesdays: October 8, 15, 29, & Nov 5 from 6-8 PM

There will also be a 3 Month follow up session: Wednesday, February 4 from 6-8 PM

Dining with Diabetes is an evidence-based, national Extension program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families that teaches healthy meal planning and other self-management skills to help control this disease. Diet is an essential component of diabetes management along with physical activity, medication, and monitoring. Participants learn how to prepare healthy, well-balanced meals, incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle, and monitor their ‘numbers’.

The Dining with Diabetes curriculum has been reviewed and certified by the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES) as meeting the 7 Self-Care Behaviors, which are essential for successful and effective diabetes self-management: Healthy Eating, Being Active, Monitoring, Taking Medication, Problem Solving, Healthy coping, and Reducing Risks.

This image courtesy of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
 

Dining with Diabetes complements and does not replace other diabetes education and management programs. It includes a series of four weekly, 2-hour sessions and a three-month follow up class. Each class offers a food demonstration and tasting, discussions regarding important information, recipes, and other resources to help manage diabetes.

You are encouraged to attend all the sessions to gain the benefits from this program.
Participants will learn:

• Menu planning
• Carbohydrate counting
• Portion control
• Label reading
• Healthy fats
• Importance of fiber in managing diabetes

*Note: Individual meal plans are not provided.

Who should attend the Dining with Diabetes program? The program is available to anyone, 18 years or older who is:

• at-risk for or currently has type 2 diabetes
• has pre-diabetes
• a family member or caregiver who provides support for someone with type 2 diabetes
• interested in learning more about managing and preventing type 2 diabetes                                                                                               

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.
 

Rights of Nature - land and waters as kin

What are the Rights of Nature, where do they come from, and why are they important? Join us for a conversation on this legal framework, which recognizes ecosystems and natural entities as rights-bearing. Our speakers will discuss the movement's roots and its intersections with environmental law and community-based advocacy, offering insights into innovative approaches to environmental stewardship and justice.

This session will provide a brief overview of "human dimensions" and how this concept is deeply intertwined with the stewardship of Maryland's forests. The webinar will highlight current research exploring the relationships between society and forest. 

This is the final session of the Fall 2025 Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series, which features webinars that explore different aspects of Maryland's forests and natural resources. Each webinar will be hosted and led by Daniel Pratson, Natural Resources Specialist with University of Maryland.

These webinars are for anyone interested in Maryland's forested landscape, including landowners, farmers, researchers, natural resource professionals, students, etc.

This session will explore the ecological principles that influence where and how forests grow across Maryland. It will also discuss research on management approaches that aim to enhance biodiversity across forested landscapes.

This is the second of the Fall 2025 Forestry and Natural Resources Webinar Series, which features webinars that explore different aspects of Maryland's forests and natural resources. Each webinar will be hosted and led by Daniel Pratson, Natural Resources Specialist with University of Maryland.

These webinars are for anyone interested in Maryland's forested landscape, including landowners, farmers, researchers, natural resource professionals, students, etc.