University of Maryland Extension - Dorchester

05/29/2026

Congratulations to Craig Yohn, Nutrient Management Coordinator with UMD Extension, recipient of the 2026 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Off-Campus Staff Excellence Award!

Craig’s dedication, leadership, and commitment to the University of Maryland Extension make a lasting impact across the communities he serves. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and honor his outstanding contributions.

05/19/2026

Exciting things are happening in the Dorchester Extension office.

05/15/2026

Join us for Dining with Diabetes, a diabetes education program for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families.

04/27/2026

Please help if you can, even $4 makes a difference!

Tomorrow is $4 for 4-H! 🍀💚

$4 for 4-H is a statewide day of giving where we're asking everyone to donate just $4 to support 4-H youth programs right here in Maryland.

In Dorchester County, that support goes directly towards our clubs, activities, and the opportunities our kids get to learn, grow, and try new things.

If 4-H means something to you, or you just believe in what it does for young people, we hope you'll consider giving and sharing our posts.

The link is currently live and will be open until May 3rd!
https://go.umd.edu/MD4for4-H

04/19/2026

We’re excited to share this month’s Featured Farmer, William Layton. His journey back to the family farm—and into winemaking, is one that truly reflects the heart of agriculture in our community.

William Layton University of Maryland Extension LEAD Maryland Foundation

CAMBRIDGE, Md. — “If I won the lottery, I’d buy nicer equipment and continue to do it,” said William Layton. “It’s just what I enjoy...

04/06/2026

Come join the Dorchester Master Gardeners for a seed starting class. April 8, 3;30 pm till 5:30 pm at the Cambridge Library (303 Gay St, Cambridge, MD). Come by and start some vegetable or flower seeds for your garden this year. This event is free. All ages welcome. All supplies will be provided. Dorchester County Master Gardener will be there to help with planting and any garden related questions. For more details, call Emily Zobel at 410-228-8800.

02/24/2026

There is still time! The application window for the University of Maryland Extension's Workforce Development Internship is open. Visit the University of Maryland Extension Website to learn more and apply.

02/04/2026

This is a free program! Lunch will be provided.
When: February 11, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Eastern Shore Hospital, English Room, 5262
Woods Rd, Cambridge, MD 21613.

It will assist Maryland farm families in starting the estate planning process, including creating a successful succession plan, having difficult conversations, and health insurance options for farmers.

For more information or to register, go to https://agrisk.umd.edu/events.

For more information, please contact Paul Goeringer at [email protected]

01/14/2026