WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Completed nutrient management plans for 11,280 acres in Washington County which contributed to more sustainable and profitable practices for agricultural producers. This fell short of our FY2025 goal of 20,000 acres. Provided life skills development for 4,220 youth through participation in 4-H club programs, in- school and after-school programs, libraries and community events. This exceeded our FY2025 goal of 4,000. Improved health and financial literacy knowledge and skills for 2,153 Western Maryland residents through Family and Consumer Sciences programs. In addition, with the assistance of grant funding, held Digital Literacy workshops and secured 6,000 free Chromebooks which were distributed to those in need through local partnerships. This exceeded our goal to assist 700 individuals as part of this program. While encouraging a nutritious and active lifestyle through food access, drinking more water, and promoting physical activity, our SNAP-Ed program reached over 3,020 low-income youth and families at Washington County elementary schools and Head Start centers with countless documented success stories. This exceeded our FY2025 goal of 1,800. Enhanced UME’s reach into Washington County through the work of our 200 highly trained UME volunteer experts educating both adults and youth throughout our communities.
Key Data
FY23 Actual
FY24 Actual
FY25 Estimated
FY26 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
University of Maryland Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Total clients reached
1,260
1,699
2,131
1,800
117
133
592
500
Total workshops, webinars, farm visits & consultations
586
507
586
550
Number of agricultural producers' solutions provided
Nutrient Management Plans Total number of plans written and/or updated
430
465
171
150
29,277
29,011
11,280
10,000
Total acres plans written for
Home Horticulture Number of Master Gardener Volunteers
100
96
105
115
4,400
5,352
7,089
7,500
Total volunteer hours worked by master gardeners
8,200
3,884
4,419
5,000
Total clients reached by master gardeners
700
641
518
550
Consultations provided to solve horticulture problems
2026 Budget Document
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