The Eastern Shore Branch of the Maryland Food Bank (MFB) and UMES Extension are involved in a pilot program this summer to provide fresh ethnic crops sought after by their clientele. At the same time, the partnership opens new opportunities and income to explore for Delmarva farmers facing rising costs. According to the charitable organization,…Read more UMES Extension and Maryland Food Bank connect farmers to food pantries to provide fresh ethnic crops
UMES Extension herbalist helps farmers explore medicinal herbs
On a small scale, UMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden is helping area farmers grow and explore markets for medicinal herbs. The hope, of course, is that the specialty herbs market proves an emerging one benefiting growers and consumers. Farmers with previous relationships with UMES Extension are growing skullcap, holy basil or the…Read more UMES Extension herbalist helps farmers explore medicinal herbs
UMES Farm Bus Tour highlights innovative and sustainable agricultural practices
UMES Extension’s summer Farm Bus Tour will be back on the road August 31 and September 1 for a visit to Eastern and Central Virginia, including a stop at Virginia State University College of Agriculture’s annual field day. The tour, highlighting farms with sustainable and innovative agricultural practices, is returning after a four-year hiatus. “Despite…Read more UMES Farm Bus Tour highlights innovative and sustainable agricultural practices
Latest agricultural technology on display at UMES Ag Showcase
General admission is free for the 2022 Ag Showcase slated for Wednesday, August 10, at the 365-acre UMES Research, Extension and Education Farm on Stewart Neck Road. UMES Extension is partnering with Atlantic Tractor LLC and Simplot Grower Solutions to provide small- and large-scale farmers with research-based and up-to-the-minute information centered on modern technologies in…Read more Latest agricultural technology on display at UMES Ag Showcase
UMES Extension aims to demonstrate that people can grow to feed themselves
A step inside one of the hoop tunnels at the UMES Research and Education Farm revealed an oasis of lush vegetation beneath which hid over-sized vegetables growing in raised beds, containers, hay bales and vertical aeroponic systems. “We grow like this to reduce the workload by eliminating weeding as well as to attract and inspire…Read more UMES Extension aims to demonstrate that people can grow to feed themselves
Burton experimenting growing indigo for production of natural dye as part of art school collaboration
It’s always a learning experience filled with “wow” moments on a visit to UMES’ Research and Education Farm! On a recent trip down from campus, it was discovered that UMES Extension Alternative Crop Specialist Dr. Nadine Burton (at left) is trying her hand at growing indigo in an 8’x30’ plot as part of an experiment…Read more Burton experimenting growing indigo for production of natural dye as part of art school collaboration
USDA AgDiscovery summer program at UMES wraps up
A group of 20 middle and high school students from Maryland and as far away as Puerto Rico spent two weeks of their summer at the AgDiscovery program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Participants experienced firsthand some of the careers that they could pursue in agriculture and related fields and interacted with scientists…Read more USDA AgDiscovery summer program at UMES wraps up
Biden administration announces proposed changes to the poultry tournament system
By Paul Goeringer, Agricultural Law Education Initiative (ALEI) | University of Maryland The Biden administration recently announced a proposed regulation to revise the Packers and Stockyards Act to require more disclosures to contract poultry growers. These regulations would fully replace the proposed regulations announced by the Trump administration. The regulations being proposed by USDA are…Read more Biden administration announces proposed changes to the poultry tournament system
Wicomico County horticulture students learn about healthful algae through project
SALISBURY, MD-(May 16, 2022)-Horticulture Production Management students in the A+ Garden Center at Parkside High School are learning how to grow an ancient plant in a new way that could someday help feed the ever-growing world population with safe food products full of potential health and nutrition benefits. Today, student groups set up an experiment…Read more Wicomico County horticulture students learn about healthful algae through project
UMES 4-H educator recognized by community
For those who know UMES Extension 4-H educator Diamond Nwaeze, an infectious smile exuding energy and confidence comes to mind. Her work ethic and community service has not gone unnoticed, as she was recognized last month with a Citizen Merit Award by the Princess Anne Town Commissioners. Nwaeze, also a UMES alumna, was hailed as…Read more UMES 4-H educator recognized by community
