Message from Shelley King-Curry
Southern Area Extension Director
May 4, 2020
Dear ,
Marylanders are searching for information, resources and help to better their lives and stay in business during these uncertain times, while staying at home and managing family and work.
The University of Maryland Extension is serving the essential workforce, families and youth throughout the state and we are showcasing a few innovative ways that our faculty and staff are reaching out to their communities. These programs demonstrate the breadth and diversity of our programs, and the dedication of our field agents and staff to keep providing the state with science-based solutions.
Aquaculture Business Planning
- Matt Parker, Prince George’s Co. educator in the environmental and natural resources program, produced an
instructional webinar available on YouTube
, assisting aquaculturists developing their business plan as part of a U.S. Aquaculture Society series.
Virtual Pasture Walks
- Amanda Grev, in partnership with Extension educators in the western Maryland region, is hosting
weekly pasture walks
and addressing new topics every week including soil sampling, grazing management, and more for livestock owners. Follow the
Maryland Forages Facebook
page for ongoing updates.
STEAM for Youth
- 4-H educators across the state are helping kids keep in touch and keep busy. In Baltimore City, Albert Lewis is providing weekly STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art & math) activities for his students, as well as
fun videos on YouTube,
educating them on the importance of following current safety guidelines like wearing a mask.
Healthy Home Environments
- Jen Dindinger with the Maryland SeaGrant Extension program in Dorchester County, is teaching her communities how to
prepare gardens and rain barrels
for the spring through YouTube videos, helping ensure less runoff to the Chesapeake Bay from urban coastal areas.
These are only a few examples of the dynamic virtual education happening across the state as we continue to adjust to the changes associated with the stay-at-home order. We are committed to educating our communities, and assisting families and our essential workforce.
Sincerely,
Shelley King-Curry, MS
Southern Area Extension Director
University of Maryland Extension
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In compliance with the COVID-19 precautions, the University of Maryland Extension, Charles County, is closed to the public until further notice.
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The University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources programs are open to all and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability,religion, ancestry, or national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, or gender identity and expression.
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