Welcome to the Montgomery County Extension home page!
We welcome you to explore our programs and learn more about how we work to build strong community partnerships throughout the County.
Explore UME!
New Updates to the Nutrient Management Program
University of Maryland Extension (UME) has launched an enhanced nutrient management planning process designed to adapt to modern farming practices and operations that better align with Maryland's agricultural regulations and environmental goals. Moving forward, UME will now administer and coordinate statewide nutrient management planning following the finalization of the agreement between the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture. More information is available on this news webpage.
To request a Nutrient Management Plan please download, fill out this form, and send it to kristaw@umd.edu.
Please take a look at the Nutrient Management Planning: Next Steps document.
Program Highlights
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Close Encounters with Agriculture
Award winning program offered each year to Montgomery County fourth grade students.
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Beginning Small Farmers
Beginning Small Farm Workshop Series are offered annually, please contact mocoinfo@umd.edu
2020 UME Annual Report
2020 UME Annual Report can be viewed here.
A Note From Our Area Extension Director, Lynn Rubin-Traversa
Hello Montgomery County!
I am honored to serve as the Area Extension Director for the Central Maryland Cluster - Montgomery, Frederick, and Howard Counties. Our faculty and staff partner with community stakeholders to deliver engaging, timely, research-based programs and training to improve the lives of youth and adults in our community. As a lifelong resident of Central Maryland, I have a personal and professional investment in the success and well-being of our community.
Let’s make Montgomery County the best place to live, learn, work, and thrive. Come grow with us!
Lynn Rubin-Traversa
Assurance Statement
University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.