Video Tutorials

Increase Herb Quality Through Soil Improvement

UMES Extension’s Specialty Herb Program in cooperation with Future Harvest and the Million Acre Challenge offered a free webinar in 2023 aimed at helping herb growers increase the quality of their herbs through soil improvement techniques

Growing Herbs Webinar III: Leafy Herbs and Flowers

In this video, UMES Extension’s Henriette den Ouden teaches the art of starting, growing, and harvesting flowers and/or leaves; how to prepare soil for growing and harvesting; and gives examples of marketable flowers and leaves and a cost/profit estimate.

Growing Herbs Webinar II: Cover Crops and Growing Roots Webinar

Henriette den Ouden presents the basics of choosing cover crops when growing herbs and how to choose and grow root crops.

Ag Showcase 2021 – UMES Research and Education

Atlantic Tractor, an authorized John Deere equipment dealer serving the Mid-Atlantic region, teamed up with UMES Extension to host their first event together on August 18, 2021. The event was free and open to small- and large-scale farmers, aspiring beginning farmers, and those interested in learning about Agriculture. The day was filled with field demonstrations, interactive farm stops, agricultural exhibitors/vendors, and on-site food trucks.

USDA’s Heirs Property Relending Program Webinar

Nicole Cook, UMES Extension’s Agriculture Law and Education Initiative (ALEI) faculty legal specialist, hosts subject matter experts who give an overview of the USDA Heirs Property Relending Program and associated legal matters.

Heirs Property Relending Program Training Powerpoint

Elderberry Growing and Marketing Webinar I – March 3, 2021

This webinar focuses on the requirements for growing high producing and high-quality berries and/or flowers. Topics include the choice of variety, the timeline, starting and maintaining the plant, the pests, and the harvesting methods. In addition, the presenter shares a cost/profit estimate.

PowerPoint Presentation 

Growing Herbs Webinar – September 16, 2020

A webinar of interest to farmers who would like technical information about the best practices for growing a range of herbs: elder, cotton, holy basil, St. John’s Wort, echinacea, Baikal skullcap, astragalus, sweet Annie, and lemon balm along with the edible herbs burdock and garlic chives.

PowerPoint Presentation 

11th Annual Small Farm Conference Highlights – 2014

12th Annual Small Farm Conference Highlights – 2015

University of Maryland Extension Celebrating 100 Years