University of Maryland Extension Anne Arundel County

09/10/2026

University of Maryland Extension and partners are excited to be bringing back the Maryland Grazing School this fall and invite grazers and livestock owners to attend!

The Maryland Grazing School will be held over two days on October 29-30, 2026 at the Wye Angus Farm in Queenstown, MD from 8 AM to 5 PM each day. Designed with producer interests in mind, this 2-day grazing school will offer a more in-depth education on pasture and grazing management.

For more information or to register, visit https://go.umd.edu/mdgrazingschool.

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Check out one of our newer Anne Arundel Master Gardener Projects!

09/08/2026

🌻➡️🌾 A New Look for the Farm!

Things are looking a little different at the Anne Arundel Urban Farm Research Clinic! Our sunflowers have been mowed down, and next they’ll be disced into the soil, returning valuable organic matter and nutrients back to the field. 🌱

What’s next? Dave Myers will be planting malting barley, an important ingredient in the brewing process. 🍺🌾

And there’s a bigger goal behind this crop rotation! We’re working toward growing all the ingredients right here at the farm for a future b**r made with our own hops and barley, with help from Pherm Brewing Company .🌱🌾🌿🍺

Stay tuned as we plant, grow, harvest, and—eventually—raise a glass to the harvest! 🍻

09/04/2026

🎃👀 Pumpkin & Gourd Hunt! 🌱

The pumpkins and gourds are ready—and there are more hiding in the vines than you might think! Can you spot all the pumpkins? 🔎🎃

Take a close look at the leaves, vines, and ground…some are easy to find, while others are playing a pretty good game of hide-and-seek! 😄

Pumpkins and gourds are wonderful examples of how much can be growing right beneath our noses. We’re excited to see these colorful fruits reaching maturity and getting ready for harvest! 🍂🎃

How many can you find? Drop your count in the comments! 👇

09/04/2026

🌽❤️ Sneak Peek at Our Jimmy Red Corn!

Dave Myers took a peek at our Jimmy Red Corn, and we think you’ll agree—LOOK at that color! 😍🌽

But did you know Jimmy Red is a historic heirloom corn variety known for its deep red kernels and rich, distinctive color? It’s traditionally valued not only as a beautiful field crop, but also for its culinary uses.

Our corn is growing strong, and Dave is already counting down to harvest in mid-October! 🌱👨‍🌾

We’ll be watching these ears closely as they finish maturing. Stay tuned—we’ll share more from the field as harvest gets closer!

09/03/2026

September is full of opportunities to connect with your Anne Arundel County Master Gardeners!

Whether you're looking to learn about composting, get answers to your gardening questions, or create a more sustainable landscape, we're here to help.

Composting Demonstration
📍 Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis
🗓️ Saturday, September 19th
⏰ 10:00 a.m.

Ask a Master Gardener Clinics

Anne Arundel Farmers Market (Annapolis): Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Crofton Public Library: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Severna Park Farmers Market: Saturdays, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Bay-Wise Program

Interested in creating a healthier, more sustainable landscape? Schedule a free Bay-Wise site visit and learn how your property can help protect our local waterways.

Request your visit at go.umd.edu/aaume-baywise.

We look forward to seeing you this month!

08/27/2026

🧺 Support 4-H & FFA Youth at the AAC Fair! 💚

Bid on one of our uniquely themed baskets in the Silent Auction! Each basket is filled with fun surprises and supports the Anne Arundel County 4-H Foundation.

📍 Baskets will be on display throughout the fair in the 4-H Department of the Indoor Exhibits Building.

🏆 Winning bidders will be announced at the 4-H Cake Auction on Sunday, September 20 at 1 PM.

Come browse, bid, and support our youth! 🎉

08/25/2026

🎂 Support 4-H & FFA Youth at the AAC Fair! 🎂

Bake a cake and enter it in the 4-H Cake Auction—or come bid on one of our delicious homemade, hand-decorated cakes!

📅 Sunday, September 20 at 1 PM
📍 Just outside the Indoor Exhibits Building

All proceeds support 4-H youth in Anne Arundel County! 💚

Come bake. Come bid. Come support our youth! 🍰

08/20/2026

How can Extension services improve your lawn and garden? Our experts have the answers in this article from Bob Vila.com. Read it at https://www.bobvila.com/diy/local-extension-service/.