Join the Department of Nutrition and Food Science and the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, for the 2026 Mary Shorb Lecture in Nutrition, featuring Ji-Young Lee, PhD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Food Science.

Dr. Lee will present “Rethinking NAD+ Boosting in Obesity: Why Sex Matters,” exploring the importance of sex-specific considerations in understanding NAD+ metabolism and its potential implications for obesity research and treatment.

The lecture will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in Charles Carroll Room 2203K at the Stamp Student Union. A reception will follow from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

We look forward to welcoming faculty, students, researchers, and members of the university community for this engaging lecture.

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! 

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. 

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.

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.

Join AGNR students and clubs at our Welcome Back Bash on Thursday, September 10 from 3:30-5:30pm at the Animal Sciences Courtyard. Come celebrate the start of the new school year with us! 

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