Most people recognize hibiscus as a tropical plant with beautiful bright blossoms, but little do they know of its importance as a crop. Dr. Nadine Burton, an alternative crop specialist, is researching the plant’s validity for local farmers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Education and Demonstration Farm. Hibiscus, or Hibiscus sabdariffa as it is scientifically…Read more UMES Researcher Delves into Hibiscus Processing
UMES Hosts Honeybee Field Day
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Apiary was the site of a Honeybee Field Day October 8, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. More than 40 people enjoyed a welcome message, a complimentary dinner, tour of the UMES Apiary and two workshops. Topics covered by Maryland State Apiary Inspector Dean Burroughs included the basic concepts of…Read more UMES Hosts Honeybee Field Day
ALEI Advisory Panel Meets
The Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) Advisory Panel met October 16 in Grasonville, Md. The panel plays a vital role in informing the work that ALEI does and in helping build awareness about the Initiative as a resource for Maryland’s producers. A recent ALEI impact report showed that over 60 percent of Maryland farmers reported that regulations…Read more ALEI Advisory Panel Meets
UMES Extension Partners for Breast Cancer Event
October was breast cancer awareness month. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, more than 3.8 million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with breast cancer. More than 42,000 people in the country lose their battle with the disease each year. UMES’ Nutrition and Health Program collaborated with the Komen non-profit organization and student…Read more UMES Extension Partners for Breast Cancer Event
Parasite management virtual workshop slated for April 30
PRINCESS ANNE, MD – (April 17, 2020) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension, like its university counterpart, is ramping up efforts to offer virtual instruction for its programs. UMES Extension is committed to continuing its mission of providing research-based solutions to the community. The first virtual event…Read more Parasite management virtual workshop slated for April 30
Researchers Win Energy Innovation Research Funding
PRINCESS ANNE, MD – (April 7, 2020) – Dr. Jurgen Schwarz, chair of the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Resource Sciences and Dr. Sadanand Dhekney, associate professor of plant breeding and biotechnology, are recipients of a one-year, $50,000 Energy Innovation Seed Grant awarded by the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute. The institute, which is housed at the…Read more Researchers Win Energy Innovation Research Funding
Alumna hired by company aiding state’s coronavirus effort
Marylander and newly minted University of Maryland Eastern Shore alumna Kendra Day landed a job with Under Armour. The company was lauded by Gov. Larry Hogan for setting an example among private industry to manufacture essential medical equipment for health care workers in the fight against COVID-19. Day joined the Baltimore-based company as a materials…Read more Alumna hired by company aiding state’s coronavirus effort
SANS alumna dedicates career to underserved students
Keisha Johnson has been named associate director of the University of Pennsylvania College Achievement Program (PENNCAP). She will coordinate and oversee the Pre-Freshman Program (PFP), a free, invitation-only and academically rigorous pre-orientation program for first-generation and/or highly aided students, as well as those from underrepresented backgrounds, urban or rural high schools. One hundred-eighty new undergraduates participate…Read more SANS alumna dedicates career to underserved students
UMES contributes to successful Poultry Field Day
UMES Extension partnered with the University of Maryland Extension, the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and the Delmarva Poultry Industry to bring the “On-Farm Commercial Poultry Field Day” to some 425 participants from Delmarva. The March 4 event, held at Yahya Farm in Delmar, Del., focused on “optimizing equipment and performance on the farm.” Workshops…Read more UMES contributes to successful Poultry Field Day
Mattox retires from service to UMES Extension
Erroll Mattox has retired after 16 years of service at UMES as a farm management agent with its Extension program. Over his career, he has marketed and promoted the program throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Chief among his duties was identifying small, limited resource and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers, assessing their needs, providing educational materials and…Read more Mattox retires from service to UMES Extension
