UMES Extension is offering a free film screening of “Delmarva and the Ground for Change” on Nov. 2 in conjunction with its Small Farm Conference at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The environmental documentary follows three family-owned farming operations on the peninsula working to protect soil health and subsequently, the Chesapeake and Delaware bays….Read more Film screening focuses on Delmarva farmers leading the way in environmentally friendly agricultural practices
UMES educates community at Delmarva Chicken Festival
UMES Extension and SANS drew the attention of festivalgoers of all ages with outreach activities at the special 2023 edition of the Delmarva Chicken Festival. The event returned on Oct. 7 after a nine-year hiatus to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first dedicated broiler chicken farm on Delmarva. Held at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium…Read more UMES educates community at Delmarva Chicken Festival
UMES Extension Horticulture and Fruit Program hosting free fall webinars and workshops
UMES Extension’s Horticulture and Fruit Program is hosting a myriad of free events as part of a workshop series this fall leading up to the holidays. Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit, an associate professor of horticulture and extension specialist, will share his knowledge on select Fridays (mainly webinars) and Saturdays (mainly in-person events on campus). Webinar…Read more UMES Extension Horticulture and Fruit Program hosting free fall webinars and workshops
