Elizabeth M. Hill

I began my career with the University of Maryland Extension as a Nutrient Management Consultant from 1992 - 1996. I began as the Faculty Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development in March 1996 and promoted to Principal Agent Associate in 2016. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Entomology and Applied Ecology and from the University of Delaware. My interests in entomology include insect identification, behavior, life cycles, habitats, collecting and preserving, human/insect interactions, entomophagy, and teaching basic entomology concepts to any audience. I also enjoy many aspects of agriculture and home horticulture. I enjoy working with all audiences and have taught classes for audiences ages 3-80+ years. I love family, gardening, reading, agriculture, the environment, movies, and teaching.

Kent County 4-H is a very strong traditional community club based program and is home of the oldest continuous 4-H Club in Maryland. Kent Clover Calf 4-H Club began in 1922 and continues today as the largest 4-H club in Kent County. Even though Kent is the smallest Maryland county in population (~ 20,000 residents), Kent County 4-H has a robust membership and certified UME volunteer support.

The Kent 4-H program provides a wide variety of in-school educational programs for both public and independent schools. 4-H also conducts out-of-school time workshops, classes, trainings, service projects, trips, and many other educational opportunities. Kent 4-H provides a wide variety of programs including these areas of special focus: environmental science, farm safety, animal science (dairy, dairy judging, livestock quality assurance, swine, showmanship, small animals, dogs, etc.), volunteer development, youth leadership, career exploration and readiness, citizenship/civic education, character education, communication skills and community service. Kent County 4-H has general interest community clubs and several special interest 4-H clubs in the areas of Shooting Sports (Shotgun, Rifle and Archery), Dog, Rabbit & Small Pets and Horse & Pony. Kent County 4-H welcomes all youth and adults interested in a well rounded, quality 4-H educational program.