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About MAES
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at theUniversity of Maryland is one of the leading programs emphasizingthe impact and relationship of the urban environment on agricultureand our natural resources.
With an ever expanding urban population, competition for landand resources is continually increasing. Can harmony exist betweenan expanding population and the need to maintain agriculturalproduction and protect our natural resources? The College ofAgriculture and Natural Resources says "YES." We are meeting thesechallenges with an outstanding faculty devoted to solving problemsof state and regional concern.
With approximately 115 faculty located in five on-campusdepartments and 4 Research andEducation Centers along with another 300 extension facultythroughout each of Maryland'scounties and Baltimore City, we provide cutting edge researchand information to our citizens.
We hope you will take the time to learn more about our Collegeand the many benefits we are capable of providing. Please contactmy office or visit one of our county outreach offices to learn moreabout the exciting programs in the College of Agriculture andNatural Resources.
Dr. Cheng-i Wei,
Dean & Director of MAES
For more information, contact Theresa Simmons
Last updated: 03/10/2009
Maryland Secretary of Agriculture
The SGA Speaker Series presents: Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Buddy Hance Tuesday, Nov. 10th. - posted Nov 6, 2009
PSLA announces USDA grant award for $5.16 Million
The Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture is proud to announce a U.S. Department of Agriculture grant award for $5.16 Million. - posted Nov 2, 2009
AGNR Faculty I-series Courses
AGNR faculty will introduce three new courses in the Spring 2010 semester. Click on link above to see Brochure. - posted Oct 20, 2009
