{"id":1213,"date":"2021-06-22T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/deptsitetemplate\/?page_id=1213"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:07:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T17:07:10","slug":"extension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/","title":{"rendered":"UMES Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rounded-style img{\n  border-radius: 15%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for some expert help with research-based solutions to everyday problems in Maryland? University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES Extension, an integral part of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, &nbsp;is part of a statewide, non-formal educational organization funded by the United States Department of Agriculture&#8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture as well as state, and local governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large rounded-style\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7701\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elderberries\" class=\"wp-image-7701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large rounded-style\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5958\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Malk Ali, 9, of Princess Anne completes a circuit during the UMES Extension 4-H Stem Festival 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large rounded-style\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7200\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Baby chicks at University of Maryland Eastern Shore poultry house.\" class=\"wp-image-7200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/\">Small Farm Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/poultry\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/poultry\/\">Chicken<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/horticulture-and-fruits-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/horticulture-and-fruits-program\/\">Horticulture and Fruits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/food-safety-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/food-safety-program\/\">Food Safety Program<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/4-h-youth-development\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/4-h-youth-development\/\">4-H STEM Youth Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/animal-agriculture\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/animal-agriculture\/\">Small Ruminants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Agriculture Economics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/aes\/cipm\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/aes\/cipm\/\">Crop Pests, and Pests of Medical and Veterinary Importance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/family-nutrition-and-health\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/family-nutrition-and-health\/\">Family Nutrition and Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\">Apiary (Beekeeping)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/\">Agritourism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agriculture-law-education-initiative\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/agriculture-law-education-initiative\/\">Agriculture Law Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From small farms to food safety to family health and nutrition to STEM skills development for youth,&nbsp;<strong>University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension<\/strong>&nbsp;experts can help with research-based solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extension specialists work closely with Maryland farmers, poultry growers, watermen, individuals, schools and community organizations to enhance quality of life. Take part in the variety&nbsp;of <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/events\/\">events and learning opportunities<\/a> we offer, including our most popular: Ag Showcase, Small Farm Conference, Maryland Agritourism Conference, and experiential bus tours.&nbsp; We focus on growing opportunities to increase family farm profitability and local area prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Extension 4-H&nbsp;educators provide children with hands-on, immersive experiences in STEM programs, in-school enrichment lessons, after-school activities, camps and education support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about healthy lifestyles for families with our nutrition specialists.&nbsp;Protect yourself from mosquitoes and other pests with research-based solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension in the Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Corn Field Trials for UMES 2025 Ag Showcase\" width=\"1330\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2RZw8NPAJJg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UMES 4-H STEM offers hands-on learning\" width=\"1330\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WdHotzHsc84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/extension-photos-videos\/\">see more photos and videos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">News<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Summer beekeeping strategies is focus of UMES Extension workshop<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image rounded-style\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/07\/TGD-bees-051725-9691-3.jpg\" alt=\"Two people are in protective bee suits to inspect bees on a frame of a honeybee hive in the UMES Apiary Program.\" class=\"wp-image-8730\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:205px;height:205px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/07\/TGD-bees-051725-9691-3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/07\/TGD-bees-051725-9691-3-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/07\/TGD-bees-051725-9691-3-768x527.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES Extension is offering a workshop\u00a0July 25\u00a0to equip beginning and improving beekeepers on the Eastern Shore with the know-how to manage their colonies through the summer nectar dearth. <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/connections\/summer-beekeeping-strategies-is-focus-of-umes-extension-workshop\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/connections\/summer-beekeeping-strategies-is-focus-of-umes-extension-workshop\/\">Read full story<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Events<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>July 25: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/summer-hive-inspections-strategies-tips-for-the-dog-days-of-summer\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/summer-hive-inspections-strategies-tips-for-the-dog-days-of-summer\/\">Summer Hive Inspections: &nbsp;Strategies &amp; Tips for the Dog Days of Summer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 4:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/pasture-poultry-twilight-tour\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/pasture-poultry-twilight-tour\/\">Pasture Poultry Twilight Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 12: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/ag-showcase-2026-at-umes\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/ag-showcase-2026-at-umes\/\">Ag Showcase 2026 at UMES<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Aug. 20:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/maryland-agritourism-webinar-series\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/calendar_event\/maryland-agritourism-webinar-series\/\">Maryland Agritourism Webinar Series<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/for-the-media\/\">MORE NEWS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/events\/\">MORE EVENTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay in Touch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/connections-2\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/sans\/connections-2\/\">Extension Connections!<\/a><br>The Official UMES Extension e-Newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<a style=\"text-decoration: none;padding-right: 10px;display: inline;\" title=\"Follow UMES Extension on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/umesextension\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 35px; 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