The SANS Digest is the monthly newsletter of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
- 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
- UMES responds to national vet shortage with new SchoolIMPORTANT UPDATE HERE! PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(December 15, 2023)— A new School of…Read more UMES responds to national vet shortage with new School
- 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
- Innovative smart farm arrives at UMES for research and educationDelivery of an innovative, fully automated, controlled environment Freight Farm has arrived…Read more Innovative smart farm arrives at UMES for research and education
- 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
