The SANS Digest is the monthly newsletter of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
- How alley cropping can boost farm profitsUMES Extension taught small-scale farmers in its service region about alley cropping…Read more How alley cropping can boost farm profits
- UMES research highlighted at student-led research symposiumUMES students and faculty highlighted their latest work at the second annual…Read more UMES research highlighted at student-led research symposium
- Visitors hear about college majors, research at fairThe School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences hosted more than 80 high…Read more Visitors hear about college majors, research at fair
- Aspiring forensic scientist backed by solid undergraduate UMES lab experienceGraduating senior Alexandria Camp (at right) recalls sitting before the TV engrossed…Read more Aspiring forensic scientist backed by solid undergraduate UMES lab experience
- High school students get yearlong research experience at UMESA select group of area high school students are participants in the…Read more High school students get yearlong research experience at UMES
- UMES Extension honors area farmersSmall-scale farmers working with UMES Extension specialists in their respective programs were…Read more UMES Extension honors area farmers
- UMES Small Farm Conference helps family farms profit, explore shifting trendsUMES 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
- Students selected for Million Acre Challenge soil health fellowshipUMES juniors (from left) Amari Christopher and Jazmin Bright were chosen to…Read more Students selected for Million Acre Challenge soil health fellowship
- Student-led research symposium to highlight innovation, resiliencyThe School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence will…Read more Student-led research symposium to highlight innovation, resiliency
- UMES trains small farmers on innovative technologiesThe training of University of Kinshasa (UNIKIN) agricultural technicians at the UNIKIN…Read more UMES trains small farmers on innovative technologies
- Lincoln symposia series tackles emerging pests, diseasesLincoln University conducts five international disease symposia in its contribution to the…Read more Lincoln symposia series tackles emerging pests, diseases
- South Carolina State works to empower women gardenersSouth Carolina State University, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia…Read more South Carolina State works to empower women gardeners
- Farmers get training in intercropping, food preservationFood insecurity remains a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa, and it’s still…Read more Farmers get training in intercropping, food preservation
- University partnership seeks to enhance farm productivityThe project site, Ithanga, Murang’a County, is in the eastern region of…Read more University partnership seeks to enhance farm productivity
- UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague eventUMES researcher Madhumi Mitra (at left) shared her expertise in seaweed at…Read more UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague event
- Farmer and educator combines love of the land, dance and helping othersAttendees 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
- Military veterans explore agricultural opportunities at UMES conferenceHelping train U.S. military veterans in fruit and vegetable cultivation to improve…Read more Military veterans explore agricultural opportunities at UMES conference
- Farmers find cut flower opportunity in dahliasBrilliant rows of flowers are in bloom on the University of Maryland…Read more Farmers find cut flower opportunity in dahlias
- UMES conference returns to strengthen small farmsUMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference aims to give farmers research-based best practices…Read more UMES conference returns to strengthen small farms
- Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18Aspiring young scientists can explore hands-on activities and get a look inside…Read more Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18
- UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experienceUMES undertook several renovation projects on the historic George Washington Carver science…Read more UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experience
- Aronia berry picking event proves fun and educationalAronia berries at UMES’ Research, Extension and Teaching Farm were ripe for…Read more Aronia berry picking event proves fun and educational
- ‘Real farm research’ for agribusiness success, UMES hosts Ag ShowcaseThis 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
- SANS students spend summer in research internshipsSummer is quickly coming to a close, signaling the end of summer…Read more SANS students spend summer in research internships
- At UMES Aronia berry picking contest, learn about jam, winemaking and moreAronia 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
- See how summer interns experience the SANS mantra: research, teaching and extensionThis summer was a trifecta of first-times for two rising seniors at…Read more See how summer interns experience the SANS mantra: research, teaching and extension
- Goats help save Chesapeake Bay? Animals reduce reliance on herbicidesWhen Mary Bowen, owner of Browsing Green Goats, set a herd of…Read more Goats help save Chesapeake Bay? Animals reduce reliance on herbicides
- Agritourism workshop to be held in Ellicott CitySmall-scale farmers interested in expanding their agribusiness to include farm experiences can…Read more Agritourism workshop to be held in Ellicott City
- Learn about alley cropping benefits at on-site workshops, free in Aug.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.
- Beginners session to learn about and visit the UMES Herb GardenSummer blooms are on vibrant display at the University of Maryland Eastern…Read more Beginners session to learn about and visit the UMES Herb Garden
- UMES nutrition science lab, classrooms get major upgradesRenovations on a nutrition science lab and updated classrooms are expected to…Read more UMES nutrition science lab, classrooms get major upgrades
- Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarshipRecent graduate Mouhamadou Diack was among two UMES students who received $5,000…Read more Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarship
- UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarshipUnishma Ghimire, who is pursuing a master’s degree in food and agricultural…Read more UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarship
- Ag Showcase registration opensThe field crops are planted and starting to grow as the University…Read more Ag Showcase registration opens
- AgVenture inspires youth to consider agricultureSomerset and Wicomico county public school students experienced some of the agricultural…Read more AgVenture inspires youth to consider agriculture
- Pollinator garden created as teaching tool for area schoolTeaching youth about the importance of pollinators is the aim of a…Read more Pollinator garden created as teaching tool for area school
- Here’s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say:Colin Glushakow, bachelor’s general agriculture, animal science, pre-vet, Hebron, Maryland. Glushakow credits…Read more Here’s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say:
- Research farm manager retires after five decades farmingDid you know that the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is comprised…Read more Research farm manager retires after five decades farming
- UMES provides nurturing environment for graduate’s successWhen Van Spencer accepted a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness management May 16…Read more UMES provides nurturing environment for graduate’s success
- CEIED impact: Boosting supply of trained US graduates, addressing food securityThe Center of Excellence for International Engagement and Development (CEIED) impact assessment…Read more CEIED impact: Boosting supply of trained US graduates, addressing food security
- Prairie View A&M student spotlights disaster preparedness researchThe fourth annual Disaster, Preparedness, Response, Innovation, Mitigation, Recovery (PRIMR) conference was…Read more Prairie View A&M student spotlights disaster preparedness research
- Scientists address energy needs to efficiently raise goatsInterest in goat production has been growing worldwide not only because goats…Read more Scientists address energy needs to efficiently raise goats
- Workshop helps Belize foresters tackle pine bark beetle damageFollowing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the University of…Read more Workshop helps Belize foresters tackle pine bark beetle damage
- CEGFSD team strengthens food security partnerships in KenyaDr. Caleb Nindo, professor and director of the Graduate Program at the…Read more CEGFSD team strengthens food security partnerships in Kenya
- UMES Extension workshop on hive inspections, helping your bee colonies thriveTake the mystery out of beehive inspections during a UMES Extension workshop…Read more UMES Extension workshop on hive inspections, helping your bee colonies thrive
- UMES professor emerita celebrates the law that shaped HBCUsAs the University of Maryland Eastern Shore celebrates 135 years of being…Read more UMES professor emerita celebrates the law that shaped HBCUs
- UMES pre-vet students learn from practical experienceIt’s a learning experience you can’t get from the classroom, knowing when…Read more UMES pre-vet students learn from practical experience
- UMES ‘honors our history,’ looks to future as land-grant universityThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore Wellness Walk on April 22 kicked…Read more UMES ‘honors our history,’ looks to future as land-grant university
- Maryland Forest Service joins UMES for Earth Day celebrationEarth Day 2025 started out with the proverbial April shower, but quickly…Read more Maryland Forest Service joins UMES for Earth Day celebration
- UMES holds Honors Convocation, top SANS students honoredUndergraduates were in the spotlight today as the University of Maryland Eastern…Read more UMES holds Honors Convocation, top SANS students honored
