UMES Extension specialists formed a delegation with colleagues from the University of Maryland Extension for a national conference and visits with state legislators. UMES’ Ariel Clay, a 4-H STEM youth development specialist, and Lila Karki, assistant professor of agricultural economics, attended the Joint Council of Extension Professionals-Public Issues Leadership Development Conference from April 17-19 in…Read more Extension specialist visit state legislators to share impact
Spring means lambing/kidding season for UMES Extension and SANS Pre-Vet Program
With the exception of pollen creating a yellow carpet on EVERYTHING on Delmarva, the arrival of spring is a welcome time, especially on the UMES campus. For two weeks, typically the last week of March and first week of April, it’s lambing and kidding season with lambs and kids being born (and cuddled) through UMES…Read more Spring means lambing/kidding season for UMES Extension and SANS Pre-Vet Program
LESBA and UMES Extension partner for beekeeping short course
The extended forecast was looking like rain for the weekend, but April 15 and 16 turned out to be BEE-utiful for a beekeeping short course at the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm. The Lower Eastern Shore Beekeepers Association and UMES Extension teamed up to train some 25 participants in basic and advanced concepts of…Read more LESBA and UMES Extension partner for beekeeping short course
4-H STEM educator awarded for work with student horticulturists
Brad Hartle, a UMES Extension 4-H STEM educator, was recognized April 13 at Parkside High School CTE Horticulture program’s annual Community Planting Day. It was a day shared by students and their families, along with the program’s friends and partners to fill the raised beds at the A+ Garden Center with beautiful annuals, perennials, herbs,…Read more 4-H STEM educator awarded for work with student horticulturists
