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Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA)

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! 

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. 

Fall 2026 PSLA Seminar Series


PSLA Seminars Fall 2026
Registration

No RSVP required.

Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources' Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) promotes the understanding, management, and design of agricultural, urban and natural ecosystems and their interfaces with air, water, soil and living organisms through its strategic programming in academia, research, and extension. 

Contact
Phone: 3014056244
  • Monday, September 28 - Monday, September 28
  • Monday, October 19 - Monday, October 19
  • Monday, November 02 - Monday, November 02
  • Monday, November 23 - Monday, November 23
  • Monday, December 07 - Friday, September 25
  • Monday, September 14 - Monday, September 14
Cost
Free Event
About the Organizer

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources' Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture (PSLA) promotes the understanding, management, and design of agricultural, urban and natural ecosystems and their interfaces with air, water, soil and living organisms through its strategic programming in academia, research, and extension. 

Contact
Phone: 3014056244

PSLA Seminars are held Mondays at 12PM in person and will be broadcast via zoom. This semester will feature scientists from Michigan State,  Iowa State University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Maryland, and UMD Extension. 

Study Abroad Fair 2026


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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.

Welcome Back Bash 2026


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Location
Animal Sciences Courtyard
  • Thursday, September 10 - Thursday, September 10
Location
Animal Sciences Courtyard

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


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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
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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. 

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