Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, has been reported in the U.S. for decades. Improvements in testing have made it easier to detect the microorganism in produce samples. Cases tend to rise in the summer with clusters often following periods of heavy rainfall and water system disruptions, said Dr. Andrea Gilbert-Eckman, a food safety specialist with…Read more Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Tips to stay safe
Learn about growing broiler chickens in a pasture system
Consumer interest in pasture-raised poultry is on the rise. UMES Extension is offering a free tour Aug. 4, 2026 for small farmers and poultry growers who want to learn more about this alternative system of growing broiler chickens. The Pasture Poultry Twilight Tour will be led by Dr. Jennifer Timmons, who heads the University…Read more Learn about growing broiler chickens in a pasture system
Summer beekeeping strategies is focus of UMES Extension workshop
The dog days of summer are here along with the notorious heat and humidity the season brings. UMES Extension is offering a workshop July 25 to equip beginning and improving beekeepers on the Eastern Shore with the know-how to manage their colonies through the summer nectar dearth. University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Research, Extension and…Read more Summer beekeeping strategies is focus of UMES Extension workshop
