Join us for a deep dive into how fall seasonal foods can be your secret weapon in the fight against chronic diseases!
Join us for a deep dive into how fall seasonal foods can be your secret weapon in the fight against chronic diseases!
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.
Investigating how to share, eat, and distribute flowers has been an integral part of our cultures. Learn the uses of flowers in contemporary and historic culinary practices.
Registration Link: https://go.umd.edu/PENM25
Morning session (9:30–11:30 AM): Learn different methods for measuring forage yield in pastures and hayfields, including clip & weigh, plate meters, grazing sticks, and table estimations.
Afternoon session (12:30–4:00 PM): Participate in manure spreader calibration to determine swath width, overlap, and application rates. UMD Soil Fertility Bulletins EC-1 & EC-2 will be provided.
✅ No cost to attend
📚 Earn 6 Nutrient Management Continuing Education Credits (6 CEU)
🍽 Bring your own lunch and drinks
☔ Rain or shine – please dress for outdoor activities
For accommodations, contact Kayla Griffith at (301) 226-7403 or kmgriffi@umd.edu by October 1, 2025.
All trees you select to plant or have inherited with your property purchase should be an asset. What can cause the shift to hazard or liability? Learn what can cause your beautiful tree to deteriorate.
Please register using to link above or contact the Lynn Matava at the Wicomico County Extension Office (301) 226-7713.
University of Maryland Extension - Family and Consumer Sciences Program
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:
*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:
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.
Come take a look at the complex world of organic gardening. You will learn how to use organic gardening principles to control pests and diseases effectively, and why some pesticides are considered organic and others are not. Just because some pesticides are allowed in organic gardening does not mean that precautions are not warranted. Sometimes the best way to handle pests and diseases is by implementing good practices. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
Unleash your winter sowing potential with this hands-on make-and-take learning experience that's economical and uses limited space. Each person attending must register prior to the program.
