Attendees at UMES’ Small Farm Conference are in store for a special keynote address Friday, Oct. 24, as Tomia MacQueen (at left) takes the podium at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. MacQueen is the driving force behind Wildflower Farm, Dance for LIFE, Gardening for LIFE and the Healing Waters Project. She has worn many…Read more Farmer and educator combines love of the land, dance and helping others
Military veterans explore agricultural opportunities at UMES conference
Helping train U.S. military veterans in fruit and vegetable cultivation to improve their livelihood is among the extension efforts of UMES associate professor Naveen Kumar Dixit (far left). The horticulturist has been sharing his expertise with this special group of small and beginning farmers by presenting workshops over the past seven years at TALMAR horticultural…Read more Military veterans explore agricultural opportunities at UMES conference
