The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has hired its first permanent Dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Stanley Robertson (left) has joined UMES after a nationwide search. He began his duties on July 1, and has already met with the accreditation team for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) during its inaugural visit…Read more UMES hires first permanent dean for School of Veterinary Medicine
UMES bolsters efforts to safeguard horseshoe crabs in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND — An overwhelming number of dead horseshoe crabs appeared in the residential canals at 94th Street in Ocean City in 2021. Since then, marine researchers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore have been trying to figure out why the mortality event occurred. “We believe the crabs may be looking for a…Read more UMES bolsters efforts to safeguard horseshoe crabs in Ocean City
Area college students can apply to UMES summer internship
College students in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. that are interested in learning how their academic major can lead to a career in agriculture or food science can apply now through April 10 to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Research and Extension Experience for Undergraduates summer internship. Organizers plan for the 10-week…Read more Area college students can apply to UMES summer internship
Das receives USM 2021 Regents’ Faculty Award
Dr. Kausik Das, an associate professor of physics in UMES’ Department of Natural Sciences, is among an elite group of faculty members within the University System of Maryland recognized for their contributions to their individual institutions. The 2021 USM Regents’ Faculty Awards include Das and Dr. Hoai-Truong, a professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at UMES, along…Read more Das receives USM 2021 Regents’ Faculty Award
Future Harvest recognizes UMES Extension specialty herb consultant as outstanding Eastern Shore farm.
UMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden’s new year is off to a great start! Future Harvest: Chesapeake Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture presented her with its Colchester Legacy Award during the non-profit’s annual conference January 13-14. The award recognizes an outstanding farmer on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. “We (the board of directors) chose…Read more Future Harvest recognizes UMES Extension specialty herb consultant as outstanding Eastern Shore farm.
Q&A with Chesterfield Heirlooms
The large motor coach with socially-distanced participants for UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference took a turn into the modest parking lot of Chesterfield Heirloom’s Farm Stand on November 5 for a tour of the unique market garden in downtown Pittsville, Maryland. The Barfield family proprietors, Matt, Stefanie and Grayson, were the afternoon’s hosts. Below are…Read more Q&A with Chesterfield Heirlooms
Dixit wraps up 2021 on a high note at Small Farm Conference
UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference culminated a productive year of providing extension services for Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit. The assistant professor of horticulture and UMES Extension specialist is also a Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education fellow and the NE-SARE coordinator. As such, he “promotes different NE-SARE grants to faculty, students and farmers.” At the conference last month, Dixit presented a…Read more Dixit wraps up 2021 on a high note at Small Farm Conference
Winter Commencement 2021 SANS Graduates
UMES President Dr. Heidi M. Anderson is pictured with the Winter Class of 2021 SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Estuarine Environmental ScienceLaura Almodovar Acevedo, San Juan, PRPreeti Sharma, Salisbury, MD Master of Science in Food & Agricultural ScienceErasmus Kabu Aduteye, Princess Anne, MDSalome Chitubila, Princess Anne, MDAngelo Crump, Bowie, MDZachary Francis…Read more Winter Commencement 2021 SANS Graduates
ALEI annual conference addresses changes to Maryland law
The Agriculture Law Education Initiative held its seventh annual conference November 17-18. The Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference, geared toward stakeholders from Maryland’s agriculture, environmental and legal fields, attracted more than 130 attendees who participated virtually due to pandemic precautions. “This is the second year that we’ve hosted the conference online,” said Nicole Cook, an environmental and agricultural…Read more ALEI annual conference addresses changes to Maryland law
UMES farm is ‘rocking the red-sage’ this holiday season
Tis the season for RED and out on the UMES Research and Education Farm on Stewart Neck Road in Princess Anne it’s no exception! Specialty Herb Consultant Henriette den Ouden is harvesting a new plant in her test plot, red sage. “It’s neat,” den Ouden said. She lists the herb’s attractive flower in the summer and its…Read more UMES farm is ‘rocking the red-sage’ this holiday season
