Healthy Living in Garrett County- University of Maryland Extension

02/19/2026

The Brain and the Disease of Addiction - Public

This one-hour virtual training is open to all and will explore how the brain is affected by drugs and alcohol, and the role of neuroplasticity in addiction and recovery. The University of Maryland Extension and the Maryland ROPTA initiative sponsor this training.

Thursday, March 5, 2026
Time: 12noon-1:30 pm
Virtual on Zoom Register here:

Public training is open to all.

01/14/2026

University of Maryland Extension is once again running its nationally recognized Paying for College and Trade School and FAFSA: Facts and Myths workshops for students and their parents/guardians. This year, we have an additional program, What’s New with Student Loans for adults who are either presently repaying student loans or who are considering borrowing for graduate school or for their own children. All workshops are live and interactive over Zoom. Additionally, UME educators have some availability for in-person programs at your school. Contact me about scheduling.

Paying for College and Trade School: The program is student focused and ideally, students and parents attend together. The topics are particularly expedient for seniors, but they are also very helpful for younger students as they start to investigate education choices and their costs.

· How to make financially wise education decisions

· Available educational choices and their costs

· Sources of Funds

· Scholarship Search Strategies

· Student Loan Basics

· Real Life: Focus on Financial Future

Times and dates (registration required: https://go.umd.edu/PFC_2026)

Saturday, January 17 @ 10:00 AM

Tuesday, January 20 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday, January 22 @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, January 28 @ 6:30 PM



FAFSA Facts and Myths: We will demystify the FAFSA, address common concerns, discuss potential alternatives, and take a walk through the actual form.

Time and date (registration required: https://go.umd.edu/FAFSA_2026)

Monday, January 26 @ 6:30 PM



What’s New with Student Loans: Federal loan reform 2025-2028. Are you a graduate student, parent of a student, or currently or soon to be in repayment? Join us for essential insights on federal loan reforms, important plan changes, and actionable steps for navigating student loan repayment effectively.

Time and date (registration required: https://go.umd.edu/StudentLoanUpdate)

Thursday, January 15 @ 6:30 PM

Info and registration for all three programs at link in bio.

01/07/2026

Maryland farm families contemplating estate planning are invited to a free, in-person training on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the Garrett County University of Maryland Extension Office. The workshop will cover how to begin the process and make it less overwhelming, as well as health insurance options and succession-planning tools to consider when starting. Lunch will be provided.

Register here: https://go.umd.edu/GCWorkshop

12/05/2025

Winter is almost here, and local farmers and food producers are still bustling to bring you a bounty of seasonal treats, from spicy greens and crisp apples to hearty root veggies 🌰 even holiday trees and wreaths 🌲✨

Use our December Shopping List 🥕👉 marylandmarketmoney.org/seasonalshoppinglists to make your groceries and visit our website to find a market or farm stand near you!

Our monthly seasonal Farmers Markets Shopping Lists include seasonal fruits and vegetables, proteins, dairy, and sundries. Please feel free to share 👏
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12/05/2025

'Tis the season of giving. Consider Holiday events or quality time with family in a way that can also help our communities. Whether it is adding a food donation to an event or a group outing to volunteer together, any action can have a big impact. This Healthy Food Donation flyer can be used or shared to help stock our local food access points with delicious and nutritious options!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Dw5UyZnbfBicL7jXrXa5gtgAYv4rHs2/view

11/24/2025

Looking for help to plan your Thanksgiving meal this week? Join our UME experts today at 3pm for Turkey Talk! Bring any questions you have about preparing a healthy and safe family meal this week.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wOc_SyggRgSGYg4R6bg6-Q #/registration

11/20/2025

Maryland Market Money is a year-round statewide food access program that helps Marylanders put fresh, local food on their tables while supporting the farmers who grow it 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦🤝🧑‍🌾 Find an MMM location near you 👉 https://www.marylandmarketmoney.org/mmmlocations

Throughout the winter and beyond, MMM reduces economic barriers for households experiencing food insecurity by providing a dollar-for-dollar* match on purchases made with federal nutrition benefits at participating farmers markets, farm stands, and CSAs across Maryland 🥕 *daily limit may apply

Access points with winter operations can be found below here 📌 https://www.marylandmarketmoney.org/news/maryland-market-money-winter-access-points-2025-26

11/20/2025

🥣💛 Oats are awesome!
They’re healthy, low-cost, and keep you full. You can eat oats for breakfast, snacks, or even dinner — so many ways to use them!
✨ Try these fun ideas: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/oats-5-ways/
🍓 Want more yummy recipes?
Go to http://go.umd.edu/eatsmart-recipes and type “oats” in the search box. You’ll find easy, tasty meals your whole family will love!
💚 Eat smart. Save money. Enjoy oats your way!

11/12/2025

💵 Save Money — Cook with Beans! 🫘

Beans are a great way to eat healthy and spend less money.
Dry beans cost less than canned beans or meat — and they taste great!

It’s easy to cook dry beans at home. Once your beans are cooked, try them in lots of tasty meals!
👉 Learn how to cook beans and get recipe ideas here:
https://extension.umd.edu/programs/family-consumer-sciences/snap-ed/eat-smart/cooking-5-ways/

Beans fill you up, help you stay healthy, and keep your food costs low.
Try beans this week and see how much you can save!

11/06/2025

🚨The Maryland Department of Agriculture and Maryland Market Money (MMM) have announced enhanced benefits have been made available for families and farmers following Governor Wes Moore's declaration of a State of Emergency to address economic impacts of the Federal government shutdown and distribute $10 million in emergency funding to fight food insecurity.

➡Through the Maryland Market Money Bridge Benefit, SNAP recipients who experience declined or unavailable transactions at participating farmers markets will receive $20 in Maryland Market Money tokens per market day to purchase fresh, SNAP-eligible food directly from local farmers and producers.

🍎Additionally, the Maryland Department of Agriculture is partnering with the Maryland Food Bank, the Capital Area Food Bank, and other regional food assistance organizations to coordinate donations of locally grown and produced food from Maryland farmers, watermen, and food businesses. Farmers and producers who donate may also be eligible for a tax credit.

🔗For more information about the MMM Bridge Benefit please visit https://bit.ly/43ESRM3

🔗For more information about food donation please visit https://bit.ly/3LhMeJq

10/31/2025