UME Maryland 4-H

06/13/2026

Maryland 4-H is 4-H Proud to share Logan Moon and his 4-H journey.
We can’t wait to see where you go with your future endeavors.

06/06/2026

Our amazing 4-H’ers sharing their insights from the last 4-H Ignite Program! Way to go!! We are 4-H Proud!!

06/05/2026

05/30/2026

YUM!

Congratulations Spencer, Berkley, Bobby, and Lawson! You can pick up your prizes at our office 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

05/22/2026

Second Chance Plants, now through June 15, at the Maryland State Fairgrounds 2200 York Road Main Gate next to the electronic sign! Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 9 AM - 6 PM; Saturdays, 8 AM - 6 PM; and, Sunday, 8 AM - 4 PM.

05/22/2026

Some kind of YUM!

📰 NEWS RELEASE: Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail is back for its 14th year with new locations! Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks and Maryland’s Best welcome residents and visitors alike to celebrate the state’s dairy industry by visiting participating locations from May 21–-September 7, 2026. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3tt2hmx3

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day from Maryland 4-H!

Beekeeping & pollinator education are exciting 4-H project areas where youth can explore bee biology, gardening, environmental science, agriculture, and conservation through hands-on learning.

05/20/2026

Have you submitted your proposal yet? Looking for inspiring proposals for teens only, volunteer only, or for both.

https://go.umd.edu/ProposalsVolTeen26

Grow. Lead. Inspire.

Join us for the Maryland 4-H Volunteer & Teen Forum! We want YOU to be part of this exciting experience!

Save the Date: November 13-15, 2026, at The Holiday Inn on 65th Street in Ocean City.

We’re also opening our “Call for Workshop Proposals!” If you have a session idea that helps others grow their skills, lead with confidence, or inspire their clubs, camps, and communities, we want to hear from you.

Proposal Deadline: June 1, 2026 https://go.umd.edu/ProposalsVolTeen26

Let’s build an unforgettable Forum together.

05/18/2026

Maryland 4-H State Horse Judging Contest

Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Howard County Fairgrounds for the Maryland 4-H State Horse Judging Contest!

Youth ages 8–18 will showcase their equine knowledge and judging skills through halter and performance classes, oral reasons, and competitive individual and team events.

Howard County Fairgrounds
2210 Fairgrounds Rd, West Friendship, MD 21794

Check-In Begins: 8:00 AM
Awards Ceremony: 5:00 PM

Important Reminders:
• Open to registered Maryland 4-H members
• Registration deadline: June 1, 2026 in 4-H Online
• Participants should bring their own lunch and drinks
• Closed-toe shoes required

Questions?
Contact Chris Anderson at [email protected] or Brooke Knauss at [email protected]



Join us on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Howard County Fairgrounds for the Maryland 4-H State Horse Judging Contest!