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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!

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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Agricultural Education Center
7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD
May 2 --> October 31
9:00 am to Noon
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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:
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.
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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
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