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Washington County
Our county is a beautiful and historic place to live! The Washington County Maryland Cooperative Extension Office joins with all county residents to celebrate our cultural and agricultural diversity!
Directly From Our Farms to Your Table:
Wednesdays
Elks Club
11063 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD
(across from Robinwood Medical Center)
May 20 --> October 28
3:00 to 6:00 pm
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Saturdays
Agricultural Education Center
7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD
May 2 --> October 31
9:00 am to Noon
Buy Fresh, Buy Local!!!
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"Educating People to Help Themselves"
Maryland Cooperative Extension (MCE), Washington County, is a unique educational organization. Our mission is to "educate citizens to apply practical, research-based knowledge to critical issues facing individuals, communities, the state and our global partners."
We offer educational programs in:
Agriculture, Horticulture & Natural Resources
Diet, Nutrition & Health
Youth & Organization Leadership and Development
Family Financial Management
The Washington County MCE staff offers a broad range of outreach to county residents through workshops, seminars, classes, clinics, newsletters, small group/individual consultation, and media efforts.
Use the links to the left to browse our web site, or call us for more information.
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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: 05/3/2009
Dr. Paul Leisnham Brings his Latest New Zealand Mosquito Research to Maryland
Dr. Leisnham, Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology, has recently collaborated with New Zealand researchers to explore some of the physical and biological links between land use and invasive mosquitoes down under and around the world. - posted Jun 25, 2009
Got Deer?
Grow It Eat It blogger, Dale Johnson, has advice for excluding deer from your gardens. - posted Jun 18, 2009
Maryland 4-Hers Showcased Their Horse Knowledge During 2009 Maryland 4-H Horse Bowl Contest
Congratulations to all of the 4-Hers and counties that participated in this year's event. Your hard work really showed!! - posted May 31, 2009
