Howard County

Click on this link for resources and preparedness best practices for flooding. With the recent weather events in Western Maryland, refer to these resources for information and helpful tips.

Our office will be closed on Thursday, June 19th for the observation of Juneteenth as well as Friday, July 4th for Independence Day.

The office will also be closed Friday, June 20th, and Monday-Thursday June 30th- July 3rd for Howard County Government Energy Saving Days.

Please call/email faculty and staff with questions/inquiries. Thanks.

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Creating Leadership & Professional Development Through Extension Internships

Applications are open for Summer 2024 'Creating Leadership & Professional Development Through Extension Internships'. Undergraduate students from certification programs, 4-year and 2-year institutions are invited to apply.

Nutrient Management Program Changes by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)

University of Maryland Extension Leads the Next Generation of the Statewide 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...to read more click here.

Please contact the local Howard County Extension office for additional information at 410-313-2707.

A Note From Our Area Extension Director

Hello Howard County!

I am honored to serve as the Area Extension Director for the Central Maryland Cluster - Frederick, Howard, and Montgomery 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 Howard County the best place to live, learn, work, and thrive. Come grow with us!

Lynn Rubin-Traversa

Events

Jun 14

2025 Horse Hippology Contest
Jun 14

Maryland 4-H 2025 Horse Judging Contest
Jun 24

Pasture Walk at Porch View Farm

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8930 Stanford Blvd, Suite 25
The Ascend One Building
Columbia, MD 21045
United States

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Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday

Phone: 410-313-2707

Howard County

Explore UME

Creating Leadership & Professional Development Through Extension Internships

Nutrient Management Program Changes by the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)

A Note From Our Area Extension Director

What's Going On

Events

2025 Horse Hippology Contest

Maryland 4-H 2025 Horse Judging Contest

Pasture Walk at Porch View Farm

News

University of Maryland Names Wendy Powers Dean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Agricultural Nutrient Management Program Reports Strong Progress Supporting Maryland Farmers

Building Capacity for Indigenous Futures

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