The SANS Digest is the monthly newsletter of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
- UMES research explores trees as bioenergy sourceThe quest for renewable energy sources to one day replace or reduce…Read more UMES research explores trees as bioenergy source
- UMES research aimed at tackling PFASUMES is answering the call to develop a better understanding of PFAS…Read more UMES research aimed at tackling PFAS
- Workshop focuses on herb growing, processing know-howSpecialty herbs consultant, Henriette den Ouden, lends her expertise to a full-day…Read more Workshop focuses on herb growing, processing know-how
- UMES Small Farm Conference fosters cooperation, innovationA record drought this fall has area farmers looking for ways to…Read more UMES Small Farm Conference fosters cooperation, innovation
- Farm experience sows fresh tourism opportunitiesFor some, it’s hearing bees buzz in the calming key of C…Read more Farm experience sows fresh tourism opportunities
- UMES conference sprouts fresh, prosperous paths for small farmersWant to learn how to grow the elusive pawpaw, learn about beekeeping…Read more UMES conference sprouts fresh, prosperous paths for small farmers
- Online human ecology programs strive to narrow workforce gapInnovative new programs are now enabling students to earn their degrees while…Read more Online human ecology programs strive to narrow workforce gap
- UMES moves to become an arboretum with walking trailCreating a Center for Urban Forestry at the University of Maryland Eastern…Read more UMES moves to become an arboretum with walking trail
- UMES study looks at heat stress on pasture raised poultryAs the nation’s demographics change, so do the tastes and preferences of…Read more UMES study looks at heat stress on pasture raised poultry
- Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Festival Oct. 19Budding scientists in grades K-12 can experience STEM activities like a gravity-defying…Read more Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Festival Oct. 19
- UMES to help coastal communities face climate challengesUMES Extension will serve the Delmarva Peninsula as a partner in a…Read more UMES to help coastal communities face climate challenges
- UMES 4-H STEM hosts youth broiler chicken summer projectA UMES Extension 4-H STEM summer project helped a group of youth…Read more UMES 4-H STEM hosts youth broiler chicken summer project
- Learn how UMES helps keep Maryland ahead of shifts in mosquitoesUPDATE: On Aug. 26, 2024, the Maryland Department of Health announced the…Read more Learn how UMES helps keep Maryland ahead of shifts in mosquitoes
- Visiting high schoolers get glimpse of STEM studiesUMES hosted a group of 15 freshman and sophomore high school students…Read more Visiting high schoolers get glimpse of STEM studies
- UMES event features environmentally friendly agricultural practices, equipmentImpending foul weather from Tropical Storm Debby held off in Princess Anne…Read more UMES event features environmentally friendly agricultural practices, equipment
- UMES researcher addresses impact of climate change on grapevinesGrapevines, just as with other crops, have a new enemy: climate change….Read more UMES researcher addresses impact of climate change on grapevines
- UMES Ag Showcase offers MDA training creditsThe annual installment of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Ag Showcase…Read more UMES Ag Showcase offers MDA training credits
- UMES hires first permanent dean for School of Veterinary MedicineThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore has hired its first permanent Dean…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…Read more UMES bolsters efforts to safeguard horseshoe crabs in Ocean City - Picnic tent to booming farm marketUMES Extension tour takes visitors inside agribusiness success “Sweat equity,” Kelly Jackson…Read more Picnic tent to booming farm market
- UMES Traveling Agritourism WorkshopFor Blades Orchard, reinvention is key to success After 14 years of…Read more UMES Traveling Agritourism Workshop
- UMES physics professor attends White House summit on fusion technologyWhen the nation achieves pilot-ready fusion technology anticipated within the next decade,…Read more UMES physics professor attends White House summit on fusion technology
- Can robotic agriculture answer urban food security concerns?FarmBots are the latest in innovative agriculture, especially in urban farming where…Read more Can robotic agriculture answer urban food security concerns?
- UMES and partners offer free Ag Showcase August 7Agricultural producers from farms of all sizes can get the latest information…Read more UMES and partners offer free Ag Showcase August 7
- SANS alumnus receives NRCS appointmentSANS alumnus Ellis Collier (’16, general agriculture) was appointed to a leadership…Read more SANS alumnus receives NRCS appointment
- UMES graduate to research fish habitats in Chesapeake Bay through NOAA centerPRINCESS ANNE, MD-(May 22, 2024) —“I’m on a boat off Deal Island…Read more UMES graduate to research fish habitats in Chesapeake Bay through NOAA center
- Climate-smart projects at UMES receive $2.7M in USDA fundingPRINCESS ANNE, MD- (May 21, 2024) — Agricultural researchers at the University…Read more Climate-smart projects at UMES receive $2.7M in USDA funding
- Climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices is focus of workshopPRINCESS ANNE, MD- (May 20, 2024) — Farmers and owners of forested…Read more Climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices is focus of workshop
- Congratulations to Spring 2024 SANS graduates!Spring 2024 graduates from the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences are…Read more Congratulations to Spring 2024 SANS graduates!
- USDA veterinarian discusses poultry diseases at UMES seminarCommon poultry diseases on the Eastern Shore, including avian influenza, is the…Read more USDA veterinarian discusses poultry diseases at UMES seminar
- Agribusiness graduate lands job with USDA in food and nutritionAgribusiness graduate will work in food and nutrition at USDA Jordan Frazier…Read more Agribusiness graduate lands job with USDA in food and nutrition
- PFAS experts share experiences at UMES workshopThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted a discussion on PFAS with…Read more PFAS experts share experiences at UMES workshop
- Historic Wye Oak seedling planting leads UMES Earth Week activitiesThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore added a piece of horticultural history…Read more Historic Wye Oak seedling planting leads UMES Earth Week activities
- Traveling Agritourism Workshop offers lessons directly from farm proprietorsUMES Extension is offering an opportunity to learn about successes and challenges…Read more Traveling Agritourism Workshop offers lessons directly from farm proprietors
- Shore youth experience eclipse through UMES 4-H STEMPeople across the nation hunted for special viewing glasses, created pinhole projectors,…Read more Shore youth experience eclipse through UMES 4-H STEM
- Learn how to operate and maintain small engines and BCS machinesPlanting season has arrived on the Delmarva Peninsula for gardeners and small…Read more Learn how to operate and maintain small engines and BCS machines
- Top SANS students honored during annual convocationThe academic prowess of students was celebrated today at the University of…Read more Top SANS students honored during annual convocation
- UMES horticulturist presents seminar on research and extension activitiesThe March installment of the SANS Seminar Series was UMES’ Naveen Kumar…Read more UMES horticulturist presents seminar on research and extension activities
- UMES leaders listed among Top 100 Women in MarylandThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore claimed two spots on The Daily…Read more UMES leaders listed among Top 100 Women in Maryland
- Aerospace engineering expert talks space food and suit technologyA Feb. 22 lecture, “Space Food and Space Suits for Spaceflight,” in…Read more Aerospace engineering expert talks space food and suit technology
- UMES professor appointed to Governor’s CommissionMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed University of Maryland Eastern Shore physics…Read more UMES professor appointed to Governor’s Commission
- Harvard researcher joins UMES Department of Natural SciencesDr. Salem Al Mosleh joined SANS this semester as an assistant professor…Read more Harvard researcher joins UMES Department of Natural Sciences
- How to eat healthy: UMES dietitian shares tips for National Nutrition MonthNational Nutrition Month is an annual campaign during the month of March…Read more How to eat healthy: UMES dietitian shares tips for National Nutrition Month
- UMES project targets health disparities among MarylandersA University of Maryland Eastern Shore faculty member will embark on a…Read more UMES project targets health disparities among Marylanders
- UMES Extension offers specialty crop workshopsA full-day Meet the Growers workshop Feb. 13 served as a one-stop…Read more UMES Extension offers specialty crop workshops
- UMES research project aims to use chicken litter to boost biogas and help mitigate climate changeThe chicken industry on the Delmarva Peninsula generates about 850,000 tons of…Read more UMES research project aims to use chicken litter to boost biogas and help mitigate climate change
- UMES vet school could be a first for Maryland and public HBCUsPRINCESS ANNE, MD-(January 18, 2024)— A proposed School of Veterinary Medicine at…Read more UMES vet school could be a first for Maryland and public HBCUs
- UMES hosts inaugural Maryland Agritourism ConferenceWhether their agribusiness ventures are on-farm markets, U-picks, CSAs, creameries, farm breweries,…Read more UMES hosts inaugural Maryland Agritourism Conference
- UMES contributes to USDA IR-4 Project’s 60-year mission of helping specialty crop growersThe IR-4 Project is celebrating 60 years of assisting specialty crop producers…Read more UMES contributes to USDA IR-4 Project’s 60-year mission of helping specialty crop growers
- UMES holds 26th Winter CommencementThe research and experiential learning opportunities that have come Raekayla Johnson’s (at…Read more UMES holds 26th Winter Commencement
