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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. AGNR Research & Education Centers. http:// agresearch.umd.edu/RECs/. Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

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  1. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources AGNR Research & Education Centers http://agresearch.umd.edu/RECs/ Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  2. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Building on technologyand generating solutions to today’s agricultural problems http://agresearch.umd.edu/RECs Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

  4. AGNR Research & Education Centers Two Centers are located west of theChesapeake Bay and two east of the bay. Central Maryland WesternMaryland Lower Eastern Shore Wye Howard& Prince George’s Counties WicomicoCounty Queen Anne’s County WashingtonCounty West of the Bay East of the Bay UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

  6. AGNR Research & Education Centers The various geographical locations allowfor research to be conductedin diverse environments and conditions UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

  8. 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 MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  16. 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 Agricultureand Natural Resources. Programs are delivered to meet the needs of our State’s clientele. UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

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

  19. 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 MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

  21. Three Additional Major Programs WMREC Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Centerwww.mredc.umd.edu WyeREC Harry R. Hughes Center for Agroecology LEAD Maryland UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  22. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  23. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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  25. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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  27. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  28. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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  30. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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  32. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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  34. Research Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  35. Educational Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  36. Educational Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  37. Educational Programs UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

  38. 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 energyand water saving devices • Utilizing biodiesels • Nutrient and integrated pest management UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

  40. AGNR Research & Education Centers The secret to our success . . . • TEAMWORKamong faculty, staff, other AGNR/UME offices, governmental agencies, and organizations • DETERMINATIONknowing what we can accomplish • DEDICATIONworking to get it done UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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

  42. Join us at the CMREC Clarksville Facilityfor the AGNR Open House The College in Your Backyard Something for everyone Saturday • October 2, 2010 WWW.AGNROPENHOUSE.UMD.EDU UNIVERSITY OF MARYLANDCollege of Agriculture and Natural Resources Equal opportunity employer and equal access programs

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