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200 Chesapeake Blvd, Suite 1500
Elkton, MD 21921
410-996-5280
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Cicadas in Maryland
2024 Brood XIX Emergence in Maryland
In Maryland, Brood XIX is only expected to emerge in southern St. Mary’s County.
For more information, visit our website:
Cicadas in Maryland
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Want to See More Agriculture Related Information?
Check out our monthly Cecil County Agriculture Newsletter.
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Cecil County Extension has an
Agriculture Facebook page.
Cecil County Extension Agriculture
Please like, follow, and share.
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Water & Chesapeake Bay
Watershed Protection and Restoration Program
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Improving water quality through stormwater management and watershed restoration techniques, the Sea Grant Watershed Protection and Restoration Program works with local and state governments, watershed organizations, and community groups in Maryland to build partnerships, identify funding sources, and advise/assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of restoration projects. | |
Check out the next workshop in our Homesteading Series! | |
May educational events from the Cecil County Master Gardener's regular programming. | |
Upcoming events, workshops, activities, videos, photos and advice on gardening are posted on our Facebook page, YouTube channel and website.
Follow us on Facebook to get the latest information.
Learn how to become a Master Gardener Volunteer.
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Have a plant or pest question?
University of Maryland Extension’s experts have answers!
Questions are answered by Home and Garden Information Center’s Certified Professional Horticulturists.
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Creative Clovers
May 1, 2024
6:45 - 7:30 PM
Cecil County Farm Museum
820 Appleton Rd, Elkton
All Cecil County 4-H Clovers members ages 5-7 as of 1/1/24 are welcome to attend the monthly 4-H Creative Clover sessions. You do not have to attend every session. Register by noon the day before the program so that we can gather enough supplies.
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DEADLINE: Member Enrollment & Project Enrollment
May 1, 2024
Cecil 4-H members have until May 1st to register in 4-H Online in order to participate in the 2024 Cecil County Fair. Additionally, 4-H members have until May 1st to register for any projects that they plan to enter in the Cecil County Fair as 4-H projects.
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Get to Know Cecil 4-H
May 6, 2024
7 PM via Zoom
This program is designed to help new or prospective families understand more about the 4-H youth development program in Cecil County. Participants will learn about the many opportunities 4-H offers from aerospace to dogs to horses to photography and every project in-between.
To participate register by noon the day of the program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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Market Animal Tagging & Weigh-In
May 9-10, 2024, 5-8:30 PM
Swine Barn, Cecil County Fairgrounds
(by appointment only)
schedule your family/farm unit time slot no later than May 1st
If you are unable to tag & weigh on May 9th or 10th, please email April at adhall@umd.edu no later than Monday, May 1st and we will arrange another date for you to tag and weigh.
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Eastern Shore Spring Show
Saturday, May 11, 2024
4-H/FFA youth from all shore counties plus Anne Arundel, Harford, and surrounding counties are welcome and encouraged to participate to exhibit their beef, dairy, sheep, swine, meat goat, dairy goats, rabbits, cavies, and dogs.
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4-H Diamond Clover Level 6 Informational Zoom Meeting
May 13, 2024, 7-8 PM
If you are a teen 4-Her, join the session to learn how to complete the Diamond Clover Level 6 service project proposal.
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Cecil County Breeders Fair
June 1-2, 2024
Entry Deadline: May 13, 2024
4-H members must have a 2024 enrollment in the project for which they are entering. Entries must be submitted via the online google forms on or before Monday, May 13, 2024. NO entries will be accepted after this date, NO EXCEPTIONS!
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Hands On Animal Science
Zoo "no" sis
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May 15, 2024, 7-8:00 PM
Cecil County Farm Museum,
820 Appleton Rd, Elkton
Youth ages 5-18 are welcome to participate. Participants don’t have to attend every session. Please register online by noon the day before the program so that we can gather enough supplies.
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DEADLINE: Rabbit, Broiler & Duck Intent Forms
May 15, 2024
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Wildlife & Natural Resources Classes
May 21, 2024
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Calvert Grange Hall, Rising Sun, MD
We will be making wildlife crafts to enter at the fair. Please register by May 20, 2024.
For questions, contact Taylor Knight at tknight5@umd.edu.
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Cecil County 4-H Camp 2024
August 4-9, 2024
Cecil County 4-H Camp will take place at the Harford County 4-H Camp at the Rocks in Street. Camp is open to youth ages 8-14 as of August 1, 2024. Applications are due by June 15, 2024.
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Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign
April 24-May 5, 2024
Tractor Supply proudly began partnership with 4-H in 2010. 100% of funds raised through the Paper Clover fundraisers directly benefit 4-H and the kids and teens they work with - 90% of donations directly support 4-H youth in the state it was raised, and the remaining 10% supports national 4-H programming.
Donations can be made online or in person at a store near you.
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Food, Nutrition & Wellness | |
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
(SNAP-Ed)
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Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) offers nutrition education programs to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households and those eligible for SNAP. SNAP-Ed programs are provided at no cost to support the work of community agencies serving SNAP-eligible individuals and families, such as local food banks, schools, out-of-school sites, farmers markets, community centers, and food assistance sites.
Maryland SNAP-Ed is a program within University of Maryland Extension that creates healthier environments and improves the health and wellbeing of limited income families across Maryland. SNAP-Ed programs encourage a nutritious and active lifestyle through increased food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity.
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Staying Active...
Get your family ready for screen free week next week! Start the conversation with your family and find activities that you plan to do next week together. Turn off the screens and make healthy and active memories together!
Check out this list of 101 family activities for ideas:
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Enjoy some garden themed activities. Try garden yoga poses together as a family. Then, take a walk to see how many objects you can find! | |
Staying Connected...
Sign up for Text2BHealthy to get messages to help your family eat healthy and be active all year long!
Scan the QR code or text the keyword to the short code to enroll today!
AND
Connect with Maryland SNAP-Ed
on
Facebook
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Did You Know?...
Did you know you can use your EBT benefits to buy seeds & starter plants?
Plan to grow a fruit or veggie this year. Start small - in a container!
Check out our information on starting a container garden, visit go.umd.edu/container-gardening
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Food Resources in Your Area
Find food resources in your area with the MD211 website. Add in your zip code to find food pantries, grocery ordering and delivery, and soup kitchens near you. https://211md.org/resources/food/
Visit the Maryland Food Bank webpage to find food near you. Make the most of your food dollars by visiting your local food bank, maximizing your SNAP benefits and using coupons. See our Blog for ways to help you save money for your family!
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It's farmers' market season! Markets are starting to open up across Maryland. Have you been to your local farmers' market? Do you know where your market is located? Check here to find a market near you! https://mda.maryland.gov/.../pages/farmers_market_dir.aspx | |
Like our Facebook page and check out all of the great resources, which include healthy recipes, physical activity ideas, and gardening tips. | |
Family & Consumer Sciences | |
Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) programs "strengthens families, farms, communities and the economy by focusing on the human dimensions of food and agriculture. Family and Consumer Sciences includes all topics of considerable importance for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in today’s society. | |
Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) | |
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) helps young families and youth with limited resources—those most at risk to suffer from hunger, food insecurity and the inability to connect with available support systems. | |
To learn more about this program or to sign up a group of five or more, contact Tammy Pryor, EFNEP educator at tpryor@umd.edu or call (410)-996-8136. | |
Cecil County Extension Office
Faculty and Staff
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Paul R. Rickert, MS, MCJ, EdD
Area Extension Director - Upper Shore Cluster
410-996-5280
Micki Preston
Administrative Assistant
410-996-8130
Donna Witkowski
Administrative Assistant
410-996-8131
April Barczewski
4-H Youth Development
410-996-8134
Taylor Knight
4-H Youth Development
410-996-8137
Doris Behnke
Agriculture & Natural Resources, Master Gardener Coordinator
410-996-8135
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Sam Covington
Nutrient Management Program
410-996-8138
Eric Buehl
Regional Watershed Restoration Specialist
410-827-8056 x176
Beverly Jackey
Family & Consumer Sciences
410-996-8133
Amelia Gerres
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education
(SNAP-Ed)
410-996-8139
Tammy Pryor
Expanded Food Nutrition Education Program
410-996-8136
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