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. If you require an Accommodation to attend any Extension event, please contact our office at least 2 weeks before the event so that we may address your needs; we can be reached at 410-778-1661.Agriculture and natural resources are crucial to Maryland’s economy, environment and way of life of its residents. From the food we eat, to the flowers and plants in our homes, the landscaping of our yards, valuable real estate, beautiful coastal waters and fine recreational hunting all relate to the state’s agricultural land use. Commodities such as corn grain, soybeans and wheat feed poultry and livestock. Vegetable and fruit crops are grown in the local season for wholesale, retail and farmers markets. The nursery and greenhouse industry supplies residents, businesses and urban areas with plants, shrubs and trees. The University of Maryland Extension is a source of research based agriculture technical information and is provided through various fact sheets, workshops, field days, one on one consultations and educational seminars. Major educational programs focus on commercial vegetable, fruit and field crop production; nursery and greenhouse production; nutrient management; integrated pest management; safety training for pesticide license certification; risk management; pasture and livestock management. Dwayne Joseph, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, coordinates the agriculture program in Kent County. Please feel free to pick up the phone or email him if you have any problems, concerns, or ideas for new programs! Current Ag Programs include:
- Ag Marketing
- Annie’s Project
- Aquaculture
- Aronia
- Beginning Farmer Success
- Grain Marketing
- IPMnet
- Kids Growing With Grains
- LEAD Maryland
- Maryland Horses
- Maryland Poultry
- Maryland Vegetables
- MREDC
- Viticulture and Small Fruit
- Women In Agriculture
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. If you require an Accommodation to attend any Extension event, please contact our office at least 2 weeks before the event so that we may address your needs; we can be reached at 410-778-1661.
