Wye Research and Education Center

Wye Research and Education Center WREC is situated on 1,000 acres on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park. For accommo

dation requests, contact your local UMD Extension Office (https://extension.umd.edu/locations/). In Maryland, UME employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. Many UME faculty members located on the College Park and Eastern Shore campuses have joint appointments with research and academic programs. These joint appointments promote the exchange of knowledge between the universities and among academic specialties.

The Wye Angus Program has hired Heath McPherson as the new Program Manager!
12/19/2025

The Wye Angus Program has hired Heath McPherson as the new Program Manager!

By Haley R. MooreThe Wye Angus Program is pleased to announce their new Program Manager, Heath McPherson, whose diverse background in animal agriculture, genetics, and systems-based herd management will guide the program into its next chapter.As a lifelong cattleman, he brings more than a decade of....

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11/25/2025

Job Opportunity!

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Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement: University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance a...

Feeling fallish 🍁🍂 📸 by Danny Poet
11/04/2025

Feeling fallish 🍁🍂



📸 by Danny Poet

On Monday, the Wye Research and Education Center and the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology came together to celebr...
10/29/2025

On Monday, the Wye Research and Education Center and the Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology came together to celebrate the retirement of Dr. Kate Everts, our dedicated Center Director. 🎉

Dr. Everts’ leadership, vision, and commitment have made a lasting impact on the research community and the future of agro-ecology in Maryland. We wish her all the best in this exciting next chapter! 💐

📸 by Danny Poet

We hosted our Vegetable Twilight Tour last night, showcasing the use of drone analysis to study nitrogen in a rye cover ...
08/28/2025

We hosted our Vegetable Twilight Tour last night, showcasing the use of drone analysis to study nitrogen in a rye cover crop following sweet corn, w**d management in watermelons, insecticide studies on tomatoes, and ginger production.

📸 by Danny Poet

🌾 It’s a busy time on the farm! Our staff is hard at work in the fields, harvesting crops and making the most of the sea...
08/26/2025

🌾 It’s a busy time on the farm! Our staff is hard at work in the fields, harvesting crops and making the most of the season. 🍅 We’re grateful for their dedication and long days to bring in the harvest.

📸 by Danny Poet

Picking watermelons and doing a taste test in the field 🍉
08/25/2025

Picking watermelons and doing a taste test in the field 🍉

It’s aronia harvest time! 🍇 These little purple powerhouses are packed with antioxidants and flavor. Fresh from the fiel...
08/14/2025

It’s aronia harvest time! 🍇 These little purple powerhouses are packed with antioxidants and flavor. Fresh from the field and ready to be enjoyed!

📸 Danny Poet

Watermelons picked ✅ Maryland Food Bank picked up the Watermelons ✅ Sharing the sweetness all around! 🍉
08/13/2025

Watermelons picked ✅
Maryland Food Bank picked up the Watermelons ✅
Sharing the sweetness all around! 🍉

Proof that patience, sunshine, and a little dirt make some pretty great things. 🌞🌾📸 by Danny Poet
08/06/2025

Proof that patience, sunshine, and a little dirt make some pretty great things. 🌞🌾

📸 by Danny Poet

07/29/2025

📣Save the date! 📅

We invite you to join us for the upcoming Agronomic Crops Field Day. 👩‍🌾🌿🌽

📅 August 27, 2025
⏰ 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍Wye Research and Education Center

The event will be co-hosted by the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Maryland Extension, Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board, and Maryland Soybean Board.

The program will highlight check-off sponsored research performed by researchers from the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources - University of Maryland and University of Delaware.

Attendees will have the chance to learn more from researchers in a walkable field tour setting. 👩‍🏫🌱

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 🍴

Registration link coming soon. 🔗

Address

124 Wye Narrows Drive
Queenstown, MD
21658

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+14108278056

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