Cecil County Ag Education Days

April 28-30, 2026

Designed for 7th grade students, this three-day event is a culmination of activities that will supplement and support agricultural content encountered during the school year, in the Cecil County science 7th grade curriculum. It will allow the students to discover the county's rich agricultural history, career opportunities in a variety of agricultural sectors, and explore interests specific to their Cecil County communities.

Register Your Poultry

Backyard flock owners are required to register their flocks with the Maryland Department of Agriculture to assist in protecting Maryland's poultry industries from diseases such as HPAI. The information collected helps animal health officials identify at-risk animals and premises. To register please visit​ Maryland Poultry Premises Registration.

Want to See More Agriculture Related Information?

Check out our monthly Cecil County Agriculture Newsletter.

Creative Clovers

• Meets the first Wednesday of the month, 6:45–7:30 PM

• Offered January–May and October–December

• Open to Cloverbuds (ages 5–7)

All sessions will be held at the Cecil County Farm Museum (820 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD). Participants are welcome to attend any or all sessions, attendance is not required every month. If you have any questions, please contact Mackenzie at mljones@umd.edu.

Hands-On Animal Science Class

• Meets the third Wednesday, 7:00–8:00 PM

• Offered January–April and September–December

• Open to youth ages 5–18

All sessions will be held at the Cecil County Farm Museum (820 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD). Participants are welcome to attend any or all sessions, attendance is not required every month. Registration links for these programs will be shared on our Cecil County 4-H Facebook page and in the January newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact Mackenzie at mljones@umd.edu.

Life Skills Classes

• Meets the third Thursday, 7:00–8:00 PM

• Offered January–April and September–December

• Open to youth ages 8–18

All sessions will be held at the Cecil County Farm Museum (820 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD). Participants are welcome to attend any or all sessions, attendance is not required every month. Registration links for these programs will be shared on our Cecil County 4-H Facebook page and in the January newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact Mackenzie at mljones@umd.edu.

Judging, Skillathon and Quizbowl Opportunities

Dairy Bowl and Skillathon Interest

Looking for a fun way to test your dairy knowledge and learn new things?

Dairy Bowl is a fast-paced quiz game (think Jeopardy! but all about cows and goats) where teams compete to answer questions about breeds, nutrition, health, products, and more. It’s a fun way to learn while working together as a team.

Dairy Skillathon is a hands-on contest with stations where youth identify breeds, feeds, equipment, products, and even parts of the cow. It’s designed to help members build real-world dairy knowledge in an interactive and friendly competition. 

No experience is needed, just a willingness to learn and have fun! We’re looking to form teams now, so if you’re interested, sign up here: https://forms.gle/PXXwjKK2L1BJX8yCA. Any questions please email Mackenzie at mljones@umd.edu. 

Livestock Judging and Skillathon Interest

Livestock Skillathon is an educational contest designed to challenge 4-H members to apply their knowledge of animal science in a hands-on, engaging way. Participants rotate through stations where they might identify livestock breeds and equipment, evaluate feed samples, judge hay and meats, answer questions on anatomy and nutrition, or work through real-life management scenarios. The focus is on learning by doing, encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking, and practical application of skills. Skillathon also promotes sportsmanship and provides an opportunity to meet other youth with similar interests, making it both an educational and fun experience. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/adZT4TaQkeya8V6Q7.

Horse Bowl

Calling all horse lovers (and soon-to-be horse lovers)! Want to learn more about horses AND hang out with other 4-H’ers who love them too? Join our Horse Bowl Team and discover fun facts, practice your knowledge, and be part of a team!

When: 1st & 3rd Mondays of each month

Where: Calvert Grange

Arrive by: 6:45 PM



No horse experience? No problem – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! Questions? Contact Monica Mason at monicammason80@gmail.com.

University of Maryland Extension Curates Comprehensive Set of Food Assistance Resources for Marylanders

Food security is under threat with the current debates surrounding SNAP benefits and rising grocery prices. University of Maryland Extension (UME) is dedicated to assisting Maryland’s communities in accessing healthy food close to home, which is why UME has collected a set of state and local resources for organizations and the public to find food relief, including government assistance, pantries, donation information, and tutorials regarding how to use available ingredients in safe meal preparation.

“One of our main priorities in Extension is maintaining a resilient food system that helps Marylanders access safe, nutritious foods for themselves and their families,” said Dr. Jinhee Kim, Associate Dean of UME. “We strive to serve the needs of all of our communities, with faculty and staff available in every county to help keep our people healthy.”

To learn more and access the full list of resources regarding food access in Maryland, go to https://extension.umd.edu/resource/food-access-resources/