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At Ag Showcase, farmers get up close and personal with everything from the latest precision ag technologies to alternati...
06/15/2026

At Ag Showcase, farmers get up close and personal with everything from the latest precision ag technologies to alternative crops that can add value to their operations. The annual event is free, but pre-registration is required to attend. Learn more at https://wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/ag-showcase/

📷 by Todd Dudek, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Ag Communications

Regardless of the size of your farm, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension's annual Ag Showcase on August 12 wi...
06/09/2026

Regardless of the size of your farm, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension's annual Ag Showcase on August 12 will help you level up your operation! Join sessions with Atlantic Tractor, Sentinel Robotic Solutions, University of Maryland Extension and Future Harvest at this annual free event: https://ow.ly/In5J50Z9lS3

📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications

Beginning and small-scale livestock producers, especially those managing poultry, sheep and goats, can learn about hands...
06/06/2026

Beginning and small-scale livestock producers, especially those managing poultry, sheep and goats, can learn about hands-on biosecurity strategies to reduce disease risk at a workshop on Saturday, June 27, in Princess Anne. Learn more and sign up at https://ow.ly/v0KK50Z7J2e

Attendees at today's Good Neighbors, Safe Farms: Strengthening Agritourism Support in Maryland workshop at the Universit...
06/04/2026

Attendees at today's Good Neighbors, Safe Farms: Strengthening Agritourism Support in Maryland workshop at the University of Maryland Central Maryland Research and Education Center - Clarksville in Ellicott City learned about zoning, risk management, neighbor relations, and other challenges to running an agritourism operation.
For future agritourism events, check out our calendar at https://wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/small-farms-program/events/

Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) at the 2026 Ag Showcase!Maryland: 8 CEUs for Pesticides (in specific categories...
06/02/2026

Earn Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) at the 2026 Ag Showcase!
Maryland: 8 CEUs for Pesticides (in specific categories), 4 Nutrient Management (NM) credits
Delaware: 3.5 NM credits (for specific sessions)
Register today at https://wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/ag-showcase/

📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications

Visit with Atlantic Tractor/John Deere for the latest in precision ag equipment, see a Sentinel Robotic Solutions drone ...
05/27/2026

Visit with Atlantic Tractor/John Deere for the latest in precision ag equipment, see a Sentinel Robotic Solutions drone demo, and join University of Maryland Extension and Future Harvest to learn about the Maryland Soil Health Card and Rainfall Simulator at the annual UMES Extension Ag Showcase, August 12: https://ow.ly/Io7f50Z4JfO

05/26/2026

Unishma Ghimire, a master’s student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is the recipient of a $3,000 scholarship from the Delmarva Chicken Association for the second year in a row 👏: https://ow.ly/zwZ050Z2WGh

Today we honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have ...
05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have served.

Is your ag business required to purchase workers' compensation? UMES Senior Legal Research Associate Samantha Capaldo la...
05/22/2026

Is your ag business required to purchase workers' compensation? UMES Senior Legal Research Associate Samantha Capaldo lays out the law for The Delmarva Farmer: https://ow.ly/9PN450Z3l1m

05/22/2026

📰 NEWS RELEASE: The Maryland Department of Agriculture today announced the launch of the Postharvest Infrastructure Grant Program (PHI), making $1.6 million available to establish new and improve existing cold storage and delivery networks in rural communities throughout Maryland. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4ugJOwk.

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