Join us for a FREE festival celebrating pecans and the many ways Extension serves our community!

Stop by to meet the Extension team and learn about the programs, resources, and expertise available to you, from gardening and agriculture to family and community support. While you're here, dive into the history of Pecans on the Shore, make your own pecan crafts, take part in a pecan tree planting, and sample delicious pecan food demos.

Bring the whole family for games, giveaways, and fun for all ages. There's something for everyone, and it's all free!

Join us for the Allegany County University of Maryland Extension Open House on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Allegany County Extension Office, 1 Commerce Drive, Cumberland, MD 21502.

Stop by for an afternoon of discovery and learn more about the programs, resources, and services offered by our Extension team. Meet staff, explore the Demonstration Garden with a Master Gardener, learn about carnivorous plants and gardening, participate in hands-on activities for kids, and bring your pressure canner gauge for testing. Farmers can also connect with our Nutrient Management Advisor, and 4-H animals will be available from 3 to 5 p.m.

As part of the celebration, come enjoy 4-H Week activities from 5 to 6 p.m. For more information, call 301-724-3320.

Salisbury, MD – The Wicomico Extension Office is cracking open a new tradition this Fall with its First Annual Nutterfest. The free celebration will be held Saturday November 7th at the Extension Office. Residents and visitors are invited to come “get a little nutty” and join our faculty and staff in learning more about Extension.

“There is so much happening at the Wicomico Extension Office, and we’d love for more people in our community to come in and see what we have to offer,” says Area Extension Director Nicole Walker. “Whether you’re interested in gardening, agriculture, nutrition and healthy living, or opportunities for young people through 4-H, there really is something here for everyone.”

Extension Agents welcome the community to come out and share some pecan crafts, food demos, and even tree planting. Nutty trivia and local entertainment will be provided, food will be available for sale from a local food vendor.

The name “Nutterfest” came about because of the community’s love of the bountiful pecan trees on the property. 

“Gathering pecans from the trees on our property has become a tradition that many people in our community look forward to each year, and we’re excited to celebrate that tradition with Nutterfest,” explains Walker. “We hope you’ll come out, enjoy everything pecan, and help us celebrate something that has become such a special part of this property and our community.” 

Everyone is welcome to attend this free event. As the name suggests, tree nuts will be present at the event. Attendees with nut allergies are encouraged to take appropriate precautions. Nutterfest will run from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. rain or shine at the Extension Office at 28647 Old Quantico Rd in Salisbury. For more information call 410.749.6141 or email:dlewis97@umd.edu.

The annual end of summer tradition that you won't want to miss! Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends starting August 27. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

The Master of Extension Education features a multidisciplinary program with core courses focused on the extension principles shaping needs assessment, program development, evaluation, nonformal education, 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.
 

Join us for Moth Night 2026 on Saturday, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Constitution Park, Pavilion 6, Cumberland, MD. This evening event will feature crafts, moth education, and moth watching, offering a fun opportunity for all ages to learn more about these fascinating nighttime pollinators. To register, visit https://go.umd.edu/UMEMothNight2026.

The annual end of summer tradition that you won't want to miss! Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

The annual end of summer tradition that you won't want to miss! Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

The annual end of summer tradition that you won't want to miss! Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends starting August 27. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

AGNR faculty and staff are invited to the 2026 State of the College and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, at 10:00 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.