UMD Extension Invites Statewide Community To Shape its Plan for the Future
Town Hall Meetings Offer a Forum For Community Members to Share Insights on Local Needs
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) is embarking on a comprehensive process to develop its next roadmap for the future, aimed at guiding its work and impact over the coming years. Involving key external stakeholders, partners, and community members is a priority, as UME seeks to ensure that its programs and services reflect the needs of the communities it serves.
UME will host town hall meetings across the state to gather feedback and input from community residents and stakeholders. This is a unique opportunity for you to help shape UME’s strategic focus and influence future programming and outreach efforts. These town hall meetings offer a forum for you to share insights on local needs, discuss pressing opportunities, ask questions, and provide valuable feedback on UME’s future direction. The perspectives and ideas shared during this event will be instrumental as UME develops a plan that responds to the challenges and priorities identified by Maryland communities.
“UME’s mission is to provide science-based non-formal education and expertise for the public to improve the lives and livelihoods of Maryland residents,” said Jinhee Kim, Associate Dean and Director for UME. “To do our jobs well, it is critical that we hear directly from them with their suggestions and strategies to achieve a brighter future. We very much look forward to the collaborative process ahead.”
Town Hall Locations:
· December 10, 2024 - Allegany County Fairgrounds, 11400 Moss Avenue, Cumberland, MD 21502, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
· December 11, 2024 - Washington County Extension, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, MD 21713, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
· January 15, 2025 - UMES Research, Extension & Teaching Farm, 10789 Stewart Neck Road, Princess Anne, MD 21853, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
· January 15, 2025 – Wicomico County Extension Office, 28647 Old Quantico Road, Salisbury, MD 21801, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
· January 16, 2025 – Wye Research & Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
· January 16, 2025 – Anne Arundel Extension Office, 97 Dairy Lane, Gambrills, MD 21054, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
· January 21, 2025 – Baltimore County Extension Office, 1114 Shawan Road, Baltimore, MD 21215, 12:00pm – 2:00pm
· January 21, 2025 – Baltimore City Extension Office, 6615 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md. 21215, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
· January 22, 2025 – Howard County Fairgrounds, 2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794, 12:30pm – 2:30pm
· January 22, 2025 – St. Mary’s Agriculture Service Center, 26737 Radio Station Way, Leonardtown, Md. 20650, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
· January 23, 2025 – University of Maryland College Park Campus, Room TBA, College Park, Md. 20742, 9:00am – 11:00am
· For more information and sign up please visit https://go.umd.edu/strategicplan2025.