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Hug A Sheep, Hug A Goat


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Location
Campus Farm
Friday, Oct 16
  • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
Campus Farm

Celebrate Maryland Homecoming with AGNR at the Campus Farm! 

You can hug a sheep and/or a goat on Friday, October 16 from 10am-3pm. Make sure to bring your phone for photos. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase handmade goat milk soap made by UMD Block and Bridle Club, using milk from the goats on the farm. No registration necessary, just stop on by. This event is open to all! 

Nutterfest at Wicomico Extension


Image of nuts with Nutterfest festival name and University of Maryland logo.
Registration

Open to the public. 

Cost
Free Event
Location
28647 Old Quantico Road,Salisbury,MD,US,21801
About the Organizer

We are part of the University of Maryland Extension (UME), a statewide, non-formal education system that provides research-based tools and education to Maryland residents. Our office is located in Salisbury, the largest city on the Eastern Shore. Wicomico County Extension provides unbiased, research-based education and solutions to the community through a broad range of outreach, including workshops, seminars, classes, clinics, consultations, and publications, within the program areas of 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Food Systems, Environment & Natural Resources, and Family & Consumer Sciences.  To learn more about these and other Wicomico County Extension programs, please contact our office. 

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.

Contact
Lynn Matava
Phone: 410-749-6141
  • Saturday, November 07 - Saturday, November 07
Cost
Free Event
Location
28647 Old Quantico Road,Salisbury,MD,US,21801
About the Organizer

We are part of the University of Maryland Extension (UME), a statewide, non-formal education system that provides research-based tools and education to Maryland residents. Our office is located in Salisbury, the largest city on the Eastern Shore. Wicomico County Extension provides unbiased, research-based education and solutions to the community through a broad range of outreach, including workshops, seminars, classes, clinics, consultations, and publications, within the program areas of 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Food Systems, Environment & Natural Resources, and Family & Consumer Sciences.  To learn more about these and other Wicomico County Extension programs, please contact our office. 

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.

Contact
Lynn Matava
Phone: 410-749-6141

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!

AGNR Cornerstone Event 2026


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Registration
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Cost
Free Event
Location
Stamp Grand Ballroom
  • Tuesday, November 10 - Tuesday, November 10
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
Stamp Grand Ballroom

You're invited to join us for the 8th annual AGNR Cornerstone Event!

This year's event will take place on Tuesday, November 10 starting at 10:00am in the Grand Ballroom in The Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, College Park. 

The event is free and open to the public. Guests may also register on-site the day of the event. 

Our keynote speaker will be Johan Swinnen, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute. He will deliver a talk on the politics and economics of global food security, a topic highly relevant and timely to our work. Following his talk, there will be a moderated Q&A.

In addition to Johan's keynote, we will offer free parking, a catered lunch, a poster competition featuring the excellent work of our students, and some social time to mingle with friends and colleagues. 

Study Abroad Fair 2026


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Registration
Register Now
Location
Stamp Grand Ballroom
  • Wednesday, September 09 - Wednesday, September 09
Registration
Location
Stamp Grand Ballroom

Join Education Abroad at the Study Abroad Fair on September 9 to explore international programs that fit your academic goals, interests and budget. Learn about scholarships and funding, connect with Education Abroad advisors and study abroad alumni, and discover how to make study abroad part of your UMD experience.

Maryland State Fair


AGNR students with cows at the State Fair
Registration
Register Now
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds
  • Sunday, September 13 - Sunday, September 13
Registration
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

Maryland State Fair


AGNR students with cows at the State Fair
Registration
Register Now
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds
  • Saturday, September 12 - Saturday, September 12
Registration
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

Maryland State Fair


AGNR students with cows at the State Fair
Registration
Register Now
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds
  • Friday, September 11 - Friday, September 11
Registration
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

Maryland State Fair


AGNR students with cows at the State Fair
Registration
Register Now
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds
  • Monday, September 07 - Monday, September 07
Registration
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

Maryland State Fair


AGNR students with cows at the State Fair
Registration
Register Now
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds
  • Sunday, September 06 - Sunday, September 06
Registration
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

Maryland State Fair


AGNR students with cows at the State Fair
Registration
Register Now
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds
  • Saturday, September 05 - Saturday, September 05
Registration
Location
Timonium Fairgrounds

Maryland State Fair returns to Timonium Fairgrounds for three weekends. Celebrate Maryland agriculture with AGNR, Maryland 4-H, University of Maryland Extension, and the farming community. 

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