Education

From the classroom to the county fair, we encourage education about caring for our natural resources. Have a project idea? Let us know how we can help.
Envirothon

The Envirothon is a fun and exciting way for high school student teams to learn about the natural world around us through hands-on competitions.

4-H Clubs

4‑H empowers young people through research-based experiences that includes a mentor, a hands-on project, and a meaningful leadership opportunity.

County Fair

The Fair includes livestock exhibits, home arts, music, local vendors, rides and competitions to celebrate our local farms and community.

Maryland Farm & Harvest

Maryland Public Television educates viewers about agriculture, and tells the stories of the industry that built this nation and continues to feed the world.

Ag Education

Find state-approved lessons, hands-on activities and workshops to bring education to life, be it online, homeschool, at a special event, or in the classroom.

Gardening

The University of Maryland’s Home & Garden Information Center offers extensive resources, online consultations, training and demonstration projects. 

National Ag Day

National Ag Day provides the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the abundance of American agriculture. Find education and promotion tools here.

My Maryland Farmers

Follow the trials, joys and hard work of local Maryland farmers through the My Maryland Farmers blog site and social media channels.  

Earth Day

Each April, we celebrate Earth Day to promote actions for clean living and a healthy, productive, and sustainable environment.