If you are familiar with the Delmarva Peninsula, encompassing parts of Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, you know there are probably more chickens than people. One of the biggest challenges for the commercial poultry industry, one of the region’s top economic drivers, is attracting new employees. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore with its rural setting,…Read more This UMES educator strengthens future of chicken industry
Learn hive setup at UMES beekeeping workshop
Get beekeeping basics at a hands-on workshop April 12-13 at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s apiary. Geared toward newcomers to beekeeping, UMES Extension specialists will impart essential knowledge and practical skills needed to start and maintain a healthy bee colony. “This workshop offers a unique opportunity to gain confidence in working with bees while…Read more Learn hive setup at UMES beekeeping workshop
