University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension operates in direct partnership with University of Maryland Extension (UME). We provide non-formal practical education to help diverse audiences, business, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build better futures. We especially target underserved Marylanders with limited resources. Our statewide educational education is funded through federal, state, and local governments.

“UMES Extension is in the business of extending research-based knowledge and changing lives.”

Maryland’s Extension network consists of Extension offices at Maryland’s 1862 (UMCP) and 1890 (UMES) land-grant universities. In addition, there are offices in 23 counties and Baltimore City and four research and education centers.

Land-Grant Universities

University of Maryland College Park (1862)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (1890)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.