UMES Extension beekeeper Stephen Goewey will lead a hands-on workshop May 9…Read more Learn how to inspect hives to keep bees safe during May 9 workshop

UMES Extension will host a free workshop focused on multi-species grazing and…Read more UMES Extension holds two collaborative events April 23, focus is animal grazing and soil heath, and lamb production and consumption

Gardening enthusiasts have almost arrived at the first official day of spring…Read more DIY bird and bee habitats are focus of UMES Extension workshop

Explore the basics and benefits of alley cropping, the practice of growing…Read more Learn about alley cropping systems from practicing farmers and UMES Extension

Learn about herbs, including how to grow, harvest and make products to…Read more Gardeners: Explore herb growing and making products with series

Avian influenza has become a growing concern for poultry producers on the…Read more Biosecurity on the Eastern Shore goes beyond chickens

The expertise of UMES Extension’s specialty herbalist can be tapped during a…Read more UMES partners with ECO City Farms for specialty herbs classes

This event stood out for San Francisco-based film director Mark Decena (at…Read more ‘Farming While Black’ filmmaker and farmers share their passion to grow and connect

The expertise of UMES Extension’s specialty herbalist can be tapped during a…Read more UMES series covers specialty herbs from seedling to selling

Elderberries are native to eastern states and the Delmarva Peninsula. They are…Read more Learn how to grow elderberry, explore markets for DIY products

December 2025Donation funds UMES Farm Incubator Training Program November 2025UMES Small Farm…Read more The year in review, a look back at the best of 2025 UMES Extension

A $20,000 gift will be used toward establishing a farm incubator training…Read more Donation will fund UMES farm incubator training program

UMES Extension taught small-scale farmers in its service region about alley cropping…Read more How alley cropping can boost farm profits

Small-scale farmers working with UMES Extension specialists in their respective programs were…Read more UMES Extension honors area farmers

UMES Extension’s 22nd annual Small Farm Conference provided agricultural producers with valuable…Read more UMES Small Farm Conference helps family farms profit, explore shifting trends

Attendees at UMES’ Small Farm Conference are in store for a special…Read more Farmer and educator combines love of the land, dance and helping others

Helping train U.S. military veterans in fruit and vegetable cultivation to improve…Read more Military veterans explore agricultural opportunities at UMES conference

Brilliant rows of flowers are in bloom on the University of Maryland…Read more Farmers find cut flower opportunity in dahlias

UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference aims to give farmers research-based best practices…Read more UMES conference returns to strengthen small farms

Aronia berries at UMES’ Research, Extension and Teaching Farm were ripe for…Read more Aronia berry picking event proves fun and educational

This summer’s record-breaking heat took a hiatus Aug. 6 as over 200…Read more ‘Real farm research’ for agribusiness success, UMES hosts Ag Showcase

Aronia berries at UMES’ Research, Extension and Teaching Farm are ready to…Read more At UMES Aronia berry picking contest, learn about jam, winemaking and more

When Mary Bowen, owner of Browsing Green Goats, set a herd of…Read more Goats help save Chesapeake Bay? Animals reduce reliance on herbicides

Small-scale farmers interested in expanding their agribusiness to include farm experiences can…Read more Agritourism workshop to be held in Ellicott City

Field days arranged by UMES Extension will explore alley cropping sites on…Read more Learn about alley cropping benefits at on-site workshops, free in Aug.

Summer blooms are on vibrant display at the University of Maryland Eastern…Read more Beginners session to learn about and visit the UMES Herb Garden

The field crops are planted and starting to grow as the University…Read more Ag Showcase registration opens

Somerset and Wicomico county public school students experienced some of the agricultural…Read more AgVenture inspires youth to consider agriculture

Teaching youth about the importance of pollinators is the aim of a…Read more Pollinator garden created as teaching tool for area school

Take the mystery out of beehive inspections during a UMES Extension workshop…Read more UMES Extension workshop on hive inspections, helping your bee colonies thrive

If you are familiar with the Delmarva Peninsula, encompassing parts of Delaware,…Read more This UMES educator strengthens future of chicken industry

Get beekeeping basics at a hands-on workshop April 19 at the University…Read more Learn hive setup at UMES beekeeping workshop

Agribusinesses across the Mid-Atlantic are diversifying their revenue streams by adding fields…Read more Learn about growing and marketing field flowers

In spring 2022, the Maryland Food Bank’s director of nutrition, Kate Long,…Read more Alternative Crop Program helps farmers turn profit, provide ‘taste of home’

Looking to add a revenue stream to your agribusiness? UMES Extension in…Read more Learn how to cultivate mushrooms to add to your small farm operation

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore rings in the new year with…Read more UMES Extension debuts reimagined beekeeping program

Want to learn about beekeeping? UMES Extension is offering a beginner’s class…Read more Learn beekeeping basics with UMES Extension in January

Learn what you need to know about growing medicinal herbs during a…Read more UMES winter webinar series and field day focus on medicinal herbs

UMES Extension 4-H STEM succeeded in making a free, weeklong youth summer…Read more 4-H collaboration makes STEM summer camp possible

Specialty herbs consultant, Henriette den Ouden, lends her expertise to a full-day…Read more Workshop focuses on herb growing, processing know-how

A record drought this fall has area farmers looking for ways to…Read more UMES Small Farm Conference fosters cooperation, innovation

For some, it’s hearing bees buzz in the calming key of C…Read more Farm experience sows fresh tourism opportunities

Want to learn how to grow the elusive pawpaw, learn about beekeeping…Read more UMES conference sprouts fresh, prosperous paths for small farmers

UMES Extension will serve the Delmarva Peninsula as a partner in a…Read more UMES to help coastal communities face climate challenges

A UMES Extension 4-H STEM summer project helped a group of youth…Read more UMES 4-H STEM hosts youth broiler chicken summer project

UMES hosted a group of 15 freshman and sophomore high school students…Read more Visiting high schoolers get glimpse of STEM studies

Impending foul weather from Tropical Storm Debby held off in Princess Anne…Read more UMES event features environmentally friendly agricultural practices, equipment

UMES Extension tour takes visitors inside agribusiness success “Sweat equity,” Kelly Jackson…Read more Picnic tent to booming farm market

For Blades Orchard, reinvention is key to success After 14 years of…Read more UMES Traveling Agritourism Workshop

Agricultural producers from farms of all sizes can get the latest information…Read more UMES and partners offer free Ag Showcase August 7

UMES Extension is offering an opportunity to learn about successes and challenges…Read more Traveling Agritourism Workshop offers lessons directly from farm proprietors

People across the nation hunted for special viewing glasses, created pinhole projectors,…Read more Shore youth experience eclipse through UMES 4-H STEM

Planting season has arrived on the Delmarva Peninsula for gardeners and small…Read more Learn how to operate and maintain small engines and BCS machines

A full-day Meet the Growers workshop Feb. 13 served as a one-stop…Read more UMES Extension offers specialty crop workshops

Whether their agribusiness ventures are on-farm markets, U-picks, CSAs, creameries, farm breweries,…Read more UMES hosts inaugural Maryland Agritourism Conference

Nearly 200 agricultural producers and stakeholders across the Mid-Atlantic descended on the…Read more UMES Small Farm Conference celebrates 20 years of helping farmers

UMES Extension is offering a free film screening of “Delmarva and the…Read more Film screening focuses on Delmarva farmers leading the way in environmentally friendly agricultural practices

UMES Extension and SANS drew the attention of festivalgoers of all ages…Read more UMES educates community at Delmarva Chicken Festival

UMES Extension’s Horticulture and Fruit Program is hosting a myriad of free…Read more UMES Extension Horticulture and Fruit Program hosting free fall webinars and workshops

Robotics, 3D printing, marine sciences, aeronautics, live reptiles and engineering — these…Read more Free activities for youth at UMES Extension 4-H STEM Festival

Sharing strategies to increase farm profitability and promote sustainability has been at…Read more UMES Small Farm Conference celebrates its 20th year Nov. 2-4

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore in partnership with Atlantic Tractor LLC…Read more UMES shares know-how with farmers at annual Ag Showcase

A listening session was held on Friday, Aug. 11, at the University…Read more House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson and Congressman Harris hold listening session on Farm Bill at UMES

UMES Extension’s 2023 Small Farm Bus Tour will be heading south from…Read more Farm bus tour features sustainable farming operations in Va. and N.C.

An urban gardening project focusing on a group of minority farmers in…Read more UMES Extension urban gardening project recognized as innovative

U.S. military veterans who are also beginning farmers benefited from a two-day…Read more UMES Extension instructs military vets on how to cultivate fruit

Summer means one thing to youth programs: camps! The UMES 4-H STEM…Read more 4-H STEM team is enriching area youth summer programs

UMES Extension has made an impact in beginning farmer Stephen Goewey’s life….Read more UMES Extension helps beginning farmer live his dream

Small- and large-scale farmers can learn the latest on farm equipment and…Read more UMES and Atlantic Tractor partner for free Ag Showcase August 16

UMES Extension joined some 400 community members in celebrating diversity May 6…Read more UMES Extension joins community in celebrating spring and fruits at Holi Festival

Experience firsthand how to prepare for a Good Agricultural Practices audit June…Read more UMES Extension workshop on how to prepare for a GAP audit

Area youth and their families learned about the health of the Chesapeake…Read more 4-H STEM team educates youth on how to help protect the Chesapeake Bay

Early this month, the Agriculture Law Education Initiative made resources available on…Read more ALEI offers educational resources on how to transfer a shellfish aquaculture lease

Planting season has arrived on Delmarva for gardeners and small farmers and…Read more Small engine machine operation, maintenance and safety workshop set for June 14

UMES Extension specialists formed a delegation with colleagues from the University of…Read more Extension specialist visit state legislators to share impact

With the exception of pollen creating a yellow carpet on EVERYTHING on…Read more Spring means lambing/kidding season for UMES Extension and SANS Pre-Vet Program

The extended forecast was looking like rain for the weekend, but April…Read more LESBA and UMES Extension partner for beekeeping short course

Brad Hartle, a UMES Extension 4-H STEM educator, was recognized April 13…Read more 4-H STEM educator awarded for work with student horticulturists

Edible insects will be served up April 3-6 during a series of…Read more UMES hosts celebrity chef for series of edible insect events April 3-6

Laura Benedict Sileo recently joined the University of Maryland Eastern Shore as…Read more Shore native brings more than 20 years media experience to new post

Small farmers and gardeners can learn about and practice plant propagation and…Read more Learn and practice plant propagation and seed saving at UMES Extension workshop

Dr. Nazia Arbab joined UMES Extension February 20 as an agribusiness and…Read more UMES Extension welcomes agribusiness and resource economist to team

Dr. Prem Bhandari recently joined UMES Extension as an agritourism and value-added…Read more Agritourism and value-added agricultural marketing specialist joins UMES Extension

If you’re a budding herb grower and missed the September class, you’re…Read more Winter class on growing medicinal herbs for income

Ju-Ching Huang, a Doctor of Juridical Science candidate at Georgetown University Law…Read more ALEI and Maryland Sea Grant training the next generation of legal policy specialists on issues facing Maryland’s aquaculture system and impacts of climate change

UMES Extension has a new face on the 4-H team!  Ariel Clay…Read more Clay brings 4-H experience and master’s in child development to UMES Extension post

The UMES community came together October 29 to lay the path for…Read more Backyard trail workshop serves to complete first phase of Hattie’s Trail

UMES Extension added another annual Small Farm Conference to the books November…Read more UMES conference helps small farmers with strategies for success

UMES Extension will be an integral part of a local project to…Read more UMES Extension plays part in initial stage of Buffalo Soldier educational site

SALISBURY, MD-(May 16, 2022)-Horticulture Production Management students in the A+ Garden Center…Read more Wicomico County horticulture students learn about healthful algae through project

For those who know UMES Extension 4-H educator Diamond Nwaeze, an infectious…Read more UMES 4-H educator recognized by community

by Dr. Melinda Schwarz Training RecordsNo matter what training methods you use,…Read more UMES Extension Food Safety Worker Training Tips

Get ready for spring with a webinar series designed to train those…Read more UMES Extension offers free webinar series for herb growers

Biosecurity alert: Protect your flock! Word is (hopefully!) getting out that the…Read more Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in the U.S.

UMES Small Farm Program Coordinator Berran Rogers was among a group of…Read more UMES Extension takes part in 2022 Delmarva Soil Summit

UMES Extension will be embarking on a pilot program that will offer…Read more Specialty crop growers can receive lab services to determine quality control though pilot program

UMES chemistry professor, Dr. Victoria Volkis, has conducted aronia research slightly over a…Read more Aronia cultivation and research on the UMES Research and Education Farm

UMES Extension specialty herb consultant Henriette den Ouden is growing elderberries on…Read more Growing elderberries on the UMES Research and Education Farm

UMES Extension Specialty Herbs Consultant Henriette den Ouden grows 18 different medicinal and culinary herbs…Read more UMES Extension Herb Garden

UMES Extension is playing its part in improving food security and satisfying…Read more UMES Extension is strengthening the community through crop diversification