UMass Extension prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status.

UMass Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer, United States Department of Agriculture cooperating.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape; etc.) should contact their local Extension office.  For reasonable accommodations information or contact the main Extension office in Amherst.

Those who wish to file a complaint of discrimination are urged to contact the Extension Director to first discuss the situation and determine remedies or to request the appropriate University, state or federal complaint procedure and forms.  Contact information: UMass Extension, University of Massachusetts, 101 University Drive, Suite C1, Amherst, MA 01002; telephone: 413-545-4800, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.  All such calls will be promptly responded to.