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"Educating People to Help Themselves"
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...looking for reliable information on Commercial Agriculture? Maybe you need some advice on a Natural Resources question? Or are you searching for the answers to Nutrition and Food Safety issues? Perhaps your children want to join 4-H? Are you seeking to strengthen your family, improve your money management skills or to be a better informed consumer?
Look No Further
Maryland Cooperative Extension (MCE), Washington County, is a unique educational organization. The mission of MCE is to "educate citizens to apply practical, research-based knowledge to critical issues facing individuals, communities, the state and our global partners."
MCE is a statewide, informal education system with financial and subject matter support from University of Maryland College Park and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore , the Washington County Government and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Maryland Cooperative Extension is administered through the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) in College Park. We have access to many of the University of Maryland's resources as well as campuses within the system which support our county faculty and staff with the latest research, information and technology.
Washington County Cooperative Extension serves as a catalyst to stimulate learning for positive change, educating diverse audiences throughout Washington County in four critical areas:
Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources
Diet, Nutrition & Health
Youth & Organization Leadership and Development
Family Financial Management.
The latest information in these areas is offered to county residents through workshops, seminars, classes, clinics, newsletters, small group and individual consultation, and media efforts. Please give us a call if you would like more information on resources available or programs offered by our local Extension staff.
Use the links to the left to browse our web site, or call us for more information.
Our Mission
We strive to educate citizens and help them to apply practical, research-based knowledge to critical issues facing individuals, families, communities, the State and the world. County Extension offices are located in each of Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City.
Why Not Consider Volunteering?
Are you interested in being a volunteer? Call MCE to learn where your education, expertise and interests can be best fit. Our programs encompass a vast array of subjects, there's surely an area in which your time and talents will be most beneficial. If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, give our office a call at 301-791-1404!
For more information, contact Jeff Semler
Last updated: 04/22/2008
Horsemanship Standards Program
The 4-H Horsemanship Advisory Committee recently met and discussed the current Horsemanship Standards Program and what challenges they were facing as examiners. Since this meeting, there have been some changes made to the current standards. - posted May 6, 2008
2008 4-H Horse Jamboree
The 2008 4-H Horse Jamboree has been scheduled for Sunday, June 29 to Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Western Maryland 4-H Camp in Garrett County, Maryland. - posted May 6, 2008
*2008 Maryland 4-H Teen Focus Registration Deadline Approaching!*
We are approaching the final weeks before the due date for Teen Focus registration. Registration materials are due to the local extension office from teens and adult chaperons on May 22! - posted May 6, 2008
