The SANS Digest is the monthly newsletter of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
- UMES breaks ground on agricultural research buildingCeremonial shovels broke ground today, paving the way for the start of…Read more UMES breaks ground on agricultural research building
- UMES Small Farm Conference celebrates 20 years of helping farmersNearly 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 Land-Grant Scholarship ProgramMaking the difference for students to attend and stay in college The…Read more UMES Land-Grant Scholarship Program
- UMES urban forestry program adds to U.S. climate change responseUrban areas are typically warmer than their surroundings, which means that increased…Read more UMES urban forestry program adds to U.S. climate change response
- UMES researchers look at ways to protect coastal areas of the Chesapeake Bay from saltwater intrusionA team of researchers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are…Read more UMES researchers look at ways to protect coastal areas of the Chesapeake Bay from saltwater intrusion
- UMES physics professor named an American Physical Society FellowUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore physics professor Kausik Das was recently selected…Read more UMES physics professor named an American Physical Society Fellow
- UMES Extension leader receives top agricultural honorEscobar is Maryland Association of County Agricultural Agents’ 2023 honoree The Maryland…Read more UMES Extension leader receives top agricultural honor
- Film screening focuses on Delmarva farmers leading the way in environmentally friendly agricultural practicesUMES 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 educates community at Delmarva Chicken FestivalUMES Extension and SANS drew the attention of festivalgoers of all ages…Read more UMES educates community at Delmarva Chicken Festival
- New program at UMES gives high school students college experiencesA successful summer camp pilot program has led to the University of…Read more New program at UMES gives high school students college experiences
- USDA 1890 National Scholars at UMES inspired during visit by expert on civil rights“All aspects of your life, the heartaches and the joys, have brought…Read more USDA 1890 National Scholars at UMES inspired during visit by expert on civil rights
- SANS students explore opportunities at annual First Look FairUMES’ School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences held its annual First Look…Read more SANS students explore opportunities at annual First Look Fair
- UMES Extension Horticulture and Fruit Program hosting free fall webinars and workshopsUMES 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
- National Training Service Reps from Colombia Visit Tennessee State University – A Christmas & Navidad StoryA 10-day training workshop was held at Tennessee State University in December…Read more National Training Service Reps from Colombia Visit Tennessee State University – A Christmas & Navidad Story
- Lincoln University & International Partners Address Global Food Security ChallengesOn March 24, Lincoln University conducted its second international symposium on “Monitoring…Read more Lincoln University & International Partners Address Global Food Security Challenges
- Nigerian Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust & His Delegation Visit UMES to Discuss Entrepreneurship & Innovation HubsA Nigerian delegation, hosted by the 1890 Universities Center of Excellence for…Read more Nigerian Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust & His Delegation Visit UMES to Discuss Entrepreneurship & Innovation Hubs
- South Carolina State University Scientists Identify Gambian Women Farmers as Agriculture’s Underused ResourceA team of South Carolina State University scientists led by Dr. Lamin…Read more South Carolina State University Scientists Identify Gambian Women Farmers as Agriculture’s Underused Resource
- Fort Valley State University Students Inspired After West Africa VisitSeven Fort Valley State University agricultural science students visited West Africa in…Read more Fort Valley State University Students Inspired After West Africa Visit
- Free activities for youth at UMES Extension 4-H STEM FestivalRobotics, 3D printing, marine sciences, aeronautics, live reptiles and engineering — these…Read more Free activities for youth at UMES Extension 4-H STEM Festival
- UMES Small Farm Conference celebrates its 20th year Nov. 2-4Sharing strategies to increase farm profitability and promote sustainability has been at…Read more UMES Small Farm Conference celebrates its 20th year Nov. 2-4
- Nutrition education program lauded by international organizationUMES Extension’s Nutrition and Health Program, led by Dr. Virginie Zoumenou, is…Read more Nutrition education program lauded by international organization
- Founders’ Week features fireside chat with UMES President and guest on civil rightsThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore is holding a fireside chat with…Read more Founders’ Week features fireside chat with UMES President and guest on civil rights
- UMES is training the next generation of scientists through STEM STARS programThe first students in a new living-learning STEM program (Students Achieving Results…Read more UMES is training the next generation of scientists through STEM STARS program
- UMES holds ribbon-cutting for USDA-funded agricultural research facilityThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives…Read more UMES holds ribbon-cutting for USDA-funded agricultural research facility
- UMES pre-vet student receives $20,000 scholarship to pursue veterinary medicine careerHard work and accountability have paid off for rising junior Donovan Grady….Read more UMES pre-vet student receives $20,000 scholarship to pursue veterinary medicine career
- UMES shares know-how with farmers at annual Ag ShowcaseThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore in partnership with Atlantic Tractor LLC…Read more UMES shares know-how with farmers at annual Ag Showcase
- House Ag Committee Chairman Thompson and Congressman Harris hold listening session on Farm Bill at UMESA 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
- Farm bus tour features sustainable farming operations in Va. and N.C.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.
- UMES Extension urban gardening project recognized as innovativeAn urban gardening project focusing on a group of minority farmers in…Read more UMES Extension urban gardening project recognized as innovative
- UMES is registered as an All-America Selections Display GardenAlthough the sun has brought brutally hot temperatures for much of the…Read more UMES is registered as an All-America Selections Display Garden
- SANS student chosen as 2023 White House HBCU ScholarKhamara Logan, a junior majoring in human ecology with a concentration in fashion…Read more SANS student chosen as 2023 White House HBCU Scholar
- UMES professor named to Maryland cannabis advisory councilA University of Maryland Eastern Shore professor is among Gov. Wes Moore’s…Read more UMES professor named to Maryland cannabis advisory council
- UMES Extension instructs military vets on how to cultivate fruitU.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
- 4-H STEM team is enriching area youth summer programsSummer 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 helps beginning farmer live his dreamUMES Extension has made an impact in beginning farmer Stephen Goewey’s life….Read more UMES Extension helps beginning farmer live his dream
- UMES and Atlantic Tractor partner for free Ag Showcase August 16Small- 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
- USDA strengthens strategic alliance with Maryland HBCU, UMESU.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny…Read more USDA strengthens strategic alliance with Maryland HBCU, UMES
- International visit opens door for scientific collaboration among students and facultyThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted a delegation from Mbombela, South…Read more International visit opens door for scientific collaboration among students and faculty
- UMES awarded $10M NextGen grant to help USDA build diversity in future agricultural professionalsPRINCESS ANNE, MD-(June 21, 2023)—The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of…Read more UMES awarded $10M NextGen grant to help USDA build diversity in future agricultural professionals
- UMES research on grapevine genetic improvement to be presented at national conferenceA postdoctoral research associate working in UMES professor of plant breeding and…Read more UMES research on grapevine genetic improvement to be presented at national conference
- Chemistry lab summer activities expose participants to potential careersThe Volkis lab is heating up as undergraduates from other universities and…Read more Chemistry lab summer activities expose participants to potential careers
- UMES Extension joins community in celebrating spring and fruits at Holi FestivalUMES 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
- UMES Extension workshop on how to prepare for a GAP auditExperience firsthand how to prepare for a Good Agricultural Practices audit June…Read more UMES Extension workshop on how to prepare for a GAP audit
- 4-H STEM team educates youth on how to help protect the Chesapeake BayArea 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
- ALEI offers educational resources on how to transfer a shellfish aquaculture leaseEarly 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
- Small engine machine operation, maintenance and safety workshop set for June 14Planting 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 senior receives top student honor by USM Board of RegentsA UMES senior is among the 12 inaugural recipients of the University…Read more UMES senior receives top student honor by USM Board of Regents
- Grad students present research and meet alumnae at toxicology conferenceGraduate students in UMES’ Toxicology Program, Ijeoma Ngoka and Sherene Black, attended…Read more Grad students present research and meet alumnae at toxicology conference
- PFAS expert relays challenges in analysis at SANS lectureThere are 4,000-5,000 known “forever chemicals” that have been found in surface…Read more PFAS expert relays challenges in analysis at SANS lecture
- $5M NRCS grant to fund UMES project aimed at helping the environment and farmersThe University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s Department of Natural Sciences has been…Read more $5M NRCS grant to fund UMES project aimed at helping the environment and farmers
