Developing leadership to serve agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities.
LEAD Maryland Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to identifying and developing leadership to serve agriculture, natural resources, and rural communities. The University of Maryland Extension designated the LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program as an Extension Signature Program in 2019.
The LEAD Maryland Fellowship Program is provided through a collaborative effort. The LEAD Maryland Foundation and the University of Maryland Extension and many other organizations, businesses, and individuals work to plan, implement, evaluate, and fund the Fellowship Program and its activities. Fellows also pay a participation fee. Thank you to all LEAD Program partners, funders, participants, and volunteers.