Migrant and seasonal workers are an integral part of the agricultural industry on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and their families become a part of our local communities, even if only temporarily. School programs and other services are available to help the families become acclimated to the area, introduce them to community resources, and bring those families […]
Continue ReadingLearn to be a steward of the land this fall with the University of Maryland Extension’s General Forestry Course. The online course features full-color photos and graphics and will run from August 26 through December 9, 2024. Registration is now open, and interested participants can register online at extension.umd.edu/forestry-course. This is a non-credit course with […]
Continue ReadingThis Spring, the University of Maryland Extension will hire the second Cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ Summer 2024. The University of Maryland Extension received a grant on April 15th, 2021. The grant was endowed by the United States Department of Agriculture and sponsored by the National Institute of Food and […]
Continue ReadingThis Spring, the University of Maryland Extension will hire the second Cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ Summer 2023. The University of Maryland Extension received a grant on April 15th, 2021. The grant was endowed by the United States Department of Agriculture and sponsored by the National Institute of Food and […]
Continue ReadingThe University of Maryland Extension is offering the wildlife Management Online Course for Spring 2021, available online only, beginning February 1, 2021 through May 15, 2021. Registration for this online course opens Nov. 1, 2020 and can be accessed at https://2021wildlifecourse.eventbrite.com. This non-credit course does not offer formal in-person classes and has no prerequisites. Participants […]
Continue ReadingA month dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy community COLLEGE PARK, MD — Just in time for October, University of Maryland Extension (UME) is teaming up with the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to begin the tradition of Walktober. Walktober is a full month dedicated to health, safety and education for pedestrians and drivers […]
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