UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources AGNR Research & Education Centers Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Building on technology and generating solutions to today’s agricultural problems Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers The College has four Research & Education Centers across the state. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Central Maryland (CMREC) Western Maryland (WMREC) Lower Eastern Shore (LESREC) Wye (WyeREC) Frank Allnutt Center Director Russ Brinsfield Center Director Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers Two Centers are located west of the Chesapeake Bay and two east of the bay. Central Maryland Western Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Wye West of the BayEast of the Bay Howard & Prince George’s Counties Washington County Wicomico County Queen Anne’s County UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers Two of the centers have more than one facility Central Maryland Lower Eastern Shore Beltsville Clarksville Headquarters Paint Branch Turfgrass Upper Marlboro Salisbury Poplar Hill UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers The various geographical locations allow for research to be conducted in diverse environments and conditions UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers Western Maryland Central Maryland - 5 facilities Wye Lower Eastern Shore - 2 facilities UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers The goal of these centers is to conduct research and provide rapid delivery of information to clientele in the region and State through interdisciplinary research and Extension programs. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers CMREC Facilities UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs Beltsville Clarksville Headquarters Paint Branch Turfgrass Upper Marlboro

AGNR Research & Education Centers LESREC Facilities UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs Salisbury Poplar Hill

AGNR Research & Education Centers WMREC UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs WyeREC

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (AGNR) AcademicsAcademics Extension Research Research All three components of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources utilize the research and education centers. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Campus faculty use the research centers to provide hands-on opportunities, enhancing their students’ classroom learning. AGNR Research & Education CentersAGNR Research & Education Centers UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research projects are carried out by campus faculty as well as cooperating agencies. AGNR Research & Education CentersAGNR Research & Education Centers UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

University of Maryland Extension faculty at the facilities conduct research projects and provide non-formal educational programs. AGNR Research & Education CentersAGNR Research & Education Centers UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers Along with Extension offices in each county, the research and education centers serve as a “front door” to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Programs are delivered to meet the needs of our State’s clientele. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) maintains the facilities. Facility staff work closely with researchers on their projects to ensure all protocol is followed. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers Several of the facilities have meeting and conference rooms. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs AGNR and cooperating agencies and organizations utilize the areas for educational programs, meetings, and trainings.

University of Maryland Extension (UME) Extension faculty are located at five of the eight research facilities and cover a wide variety of program areas. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

University of Maryland Extension (UME) Extension program areas working out of the facilities include: 4-H Horse Agricultural Marketing Commercial Horticulture Environmental Management Floriculture Greenhouse & Nursery Marine Science Natural Resources Nutrient Management Poultry Sheep and Goats Turfgrass Management Vegetables & Fruits Viticulture & Enology UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Three Additional Major Programs Harry R. Hughes Center for Agroecology UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center WMREC WyeREC LEAD Maryland

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Educational Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Educational Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Educational Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Reducing Our Carbon Footprint Along with campus, we use best management practices to reduce our impact on the environment, including: Composting Recycling Continuous installation of energy and water saving devices Utilizing biodiesels Nutrient and integrated pest management UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers REACHING:  beyond the classroom  beyond campus  beyond the limits  beyond the expectations... UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

AGNR Research & Education Centers The secret to our success...  TEAMWORK  TEAMWORK among faculty, staff, other AGNR/UME offices, governmental agencies, and organizations  DETERMINATION  DETERMINATION knowing what we can accomplish  DEDICATION  DEDICATION working to get it done UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

To learn more about AGNR Research & Education Centers, visit our web page: agresearch.umd.edu/recs/ UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

Join us at the CMREC Clarksville Facility for the AGNR Open House UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs The College in Your Backyard Saturday October 2, 2010