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Cooperative Extension

Maryland Cooperative Extension is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land-grant universities and local governments in each state. Faculty and staff of the Maryland Cooperative Extension (MCE) provide research-based information, educational programs and services on a variety of subjects.

• Agriculture:
  Crop Production, Integrated Pest Managment, Farm Financial Management, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management, Soil Testing
  
  
• Family and Consumer Science:
  Financial Management, Nutrition, Food Safety, Family and Parenting, Stress Management
  
  
• 4-H and Youth:
  Programs for youth in 4-H Clubs (ages 8-18) and Clovers (age 5-7)
  
  
• Horticulture:
  Home gardens, trees, plants, lawns, pests - provided by the MCE Home & Garden Information Center or call 1-800-342-2507 in Maryland. Outside Maryland call 410-531-1757.
  
  
• Extension Publications:List of available free fact sheet, bulletins, paid publications.