Join the University of Maryland Extension Family and Consumer Science Educator for an online webinar to learn more about the MIND Diet. The MIND Diet is a hybrid of the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet that can make a difference in the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, as you age.

Join us to learn about the foods that help improve brain activity, focus, mental alertness and mental wellness.

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!

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

• * understand the evidence supporting the effectiveness of the Smart Choice, Smart Use program

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!

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!

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. 

Give to College of Agriculture and Natural Resources | Giving Day

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!