This class is for beginners and will cover the basics for canning jams and jellies. Learn from a food safety expert and get more confidence canning!
To register, go to: https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/5g8t6j6rTU-C3iKAmvO69w
UME Family and Consumer Sciences Program Area
Health insurance can be confusing and many people find it difficult to choose and use a health insurance plan. For professionals, it is important to understand how health insurance literacy can affect health behaviors and how education can help improve health insurance literacy.
University of Maryland Extension’s Health Insurance Literacy Team is offering this webinar to help professionals improve their knowledge of this topic and understand health insurance literacy resources they can use in their work.
After this webinar, participants will:
* be able to define health insurance literacy
* be able to list 3 ways health insurance literacy can affect health behavior according to research
* understand how the Smart Choice, Smart Use program is utilized to improve health insurance literacy in the population
Join us for a fun and informative online event where we'll explore the world of healthy cooking with herbs and spices! Learn how to enhance the flavor of your dishes while keeping them safe to eat. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, there's something for everyone in this session. Healthy Cooking using culinary herbs and spices!
Register through link above. For questions, accomodation or scholarship inquiries, reach out Lynn Matava lmatava@umd.edu or (301)226-7713.
VISION: The University of Maryland Extension (UME) will be known for addressing the most pressing challenges facing our communities through responsive education and resources, impactful research and innovative collaboration.
Our plan is structured around four key priorities providing guidance and focus for our work. Each priority is supported by a clear goal, actionable strategies and measurable success metrics to track progress.
MISSION: UME empowers people and communities to improve their lives by offering transformative, science-based education and leading collaborative partnerships across Maryland and beyond.
VALUES: Helping people; Intellectual freedom and creativity; Excellence in educational programs; Lifelong learning; Truth, ethical and professional conduct, and integrity.
PROGRAM AREAS: UME fulfills its mission through four program areas, which program leaders direct: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Food Systems, Environment, Natural Resources & Sea Grant Extension, and Family & Consumer Sciences.
The Dining with Diabetes program is offered as a series of four weekly classes and one follow up class after three months.
Mondays in June: 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM
*Follow up session: September 21
LOCATION:
Eastern Shore Area Health Center, 814 Chesapeake Drive, Cambridge, MD 21613
Each in-person session includes diabetes education and food tastings.
This program is led by Registered Dietitians and trained University of Maryland Extension Educators in consultation with Registered Dietitians.
*If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Lynn Matava at (301) 226-7713 or lmatava@umd.edu no later than 5/20/2026
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.
Earth Day is in April! Celebrate all month long and join us on April 23, 2026 to learn about the health and financial benefits of "green" household cleaning. Participants will receive copies of "green" household cleaner recipes and watch a demonstration of how to make inexpensive, environmentally-friendly products at home!
If you need reasonable accommodation or have questions, please contact us by APRIL 31.
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.
The University of Maryland Extension offers a free weekly, expert-backed program series designed specifically for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's, covering critical topics such as communication in dementia care, healthcare in senior years, managing someone else's money, The MIND diet - boosting brain power with food, food poisoning prevention and rest and relief for caregivers.
Multiple date options:
1. Option 1: Six sessions running April 2, 9 & 16 from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
2. Option 2: Six sessions running May 6, 13, 20 10 am - noon
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.
Support AGNR's efforts to serve public good for Giving Day!
Your contribution can make a difference in our commitment to steward a healthy planet and feed & nourish communities.
Help Terps find their superpowers as the experts, innovators, and leaders building a sustainable tomorrow.
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Join University of Maryland Extension Educator, Jennifer Dixon Cravens, for an informative session on how to maintain a healthy diet during the spring season. Whether you are looking to boost your energy levels or simply eat more nutritiously, this event is perfect for you. We'll cover tips, recipes, and much more to help you make the most out of your meals this spring. Don't miss out!
Join University of Maryland Extension Educator, Jennifer Dixon Cravens, for a fun and informative online event where we'll explore the world of healthy cooking with herbs and spices! Learn how to enhance the flavor of your dishes while keeping them safe to eat. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, there is something for everyone in this session.
