{"id":1213,"date":"2021-06-22T11:23:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/deptsitetemplate\/?page_id=1213"},"modified":"2026-08-20T16:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:05:14","slug":"extension","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/","title":{"rendered":"UMES Extension"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n.rounded-style img{\n  border-radius: 15%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for some expert help with research-based solutions to everyday problems in Maryland? University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension is here to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UMES Extension, an integral part of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, &nbsp;is part of a statewide, non-formal educational organization funded by the United States Department of Agriculture&#8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture as well as state, and local governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large rounded-style\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7701\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Elderberries\" class=\"wp-image-7701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/02\/TD2-Elderberries-072721-98281-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large rounded-style\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"5958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Malk Ali, 9, of Princess Anne completes a circuit during the UMES Extension 4-H Stem Festival 2024.\" class=\"wp-image-5958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2024\/10\/TGD-STEMFestival-101924-1707-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large rounded-style\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Baby chicks at University of Maryland Eastern Shore poultry house.\" class=\"wp-image-7200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2025\/10\/TGD-TimmonsChick-082323-6466-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/\">Small Farm Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/poultry\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/poultry\/\">Chicken<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/horticulture-and-fruits-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/horticulture-and-fruits-program\/\">Horticulture and Fruits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/food-safety-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/food-safety-program\/\">Food Safety Program<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/4-h-youth-development\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/4-h-youth-development\/\">4-H STEM Youth Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/animal-agriculture\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/animal-agriculture\/\">Small Ruminants<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/agribusiness-economic-development-and-value-added-agriculture\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/agribusiness-economic-development-and-value-added-agriculture\/\">Agribusiness, Economic Development and Value-added Agriculture<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/sans\/aes\/cipm\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/sans\/aes\/cipm\/\">Crop Pests, and Pests of Medical and Veterinary Importance<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/family-nutrition-and-health\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/family-nutrition-and-health\/\">Family Nutrition and Health<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/umes-extension-apiary-program\/\">Apiary (Beekeeping)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/community\/\">Agritourism<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/agriculture-law-education-initiative\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/agriculture-law-education-initiative\/\">Agriculture Law Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Can Help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From small farms to food safety to family health and nutrition to STEM skills development for youth,&nbsp;<strong>University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension<\/strong>&nbsp;experts can help with research-based solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Extension specialists work closely with Maryland farmers, poultry growers, watermen, individuals, schools and community organizations to enhance quality of life. Take part in the variety&nbsp;of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/small-farms-program\/events\/\">events and learning opportunities<\/a> we offer, including our most popular: Ag Showcase, Small Farm Conference, Maryland Agritourism Conference, and experiential bus tours.&nbsp; We focus on growing opportunities to increase family farm profitability and local area prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our Extension 4-H&nbsp;educators provide children with hands-on, immersive experiences in STEM programs, in-school enrichment lessons, after-school activities, camps and education support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about healthy lifestyles for families with our nutrition specialists.&nbsp;Protect yourself from mosquitoes and other pests with research-based solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extension in the Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026 UMES Ag Showcase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-8868\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-111-2 ml-slider-pro-2-59-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-8868 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"2026 Ag Showcase at UMES\" data-height=\"1080\" data-width=\"1920\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_8868\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_8868\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8869 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:24:58\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1727.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1727.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Sentinel Robotics holds a drone demonstration during Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8869 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1727\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8870 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:24:58\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1613.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1613.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Drone demonstration at Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8870 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1613\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8871 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:24:58\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1538.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1538.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Sentinel Robotics representative explains drone technology at Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8871 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1538\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8872 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:24:58\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1519.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1519.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Sentinel Robotics representative explains drone technology at Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8872 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1519\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8873 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:25:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcaseSTEM-2266.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcaseSTEM-2266.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Professor Mobolaji Okulate talks about mosquito research inside the 4-H Mobile STEM Lab at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8873 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcaseSTEM-2266\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8874 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:25:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcaseSTEM-2252.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcaseSTEM-2252.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Professor Mobolaji Okulate talks about mosquito research inside the 4-H Mobile STEM Lab at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8874 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcaseSTEM-2252\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8875 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:25:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcasequinoa-2205.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasequinoa-2205.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Agricultural Technician Michael Foland talks to Ag Showcase attendees.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8875 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcasequinoa-2205\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8876 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:25:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2041.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2041.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Grape varieties grown at UMES farm.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8876 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2041\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8877 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:25:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Professor Sadanand Dhekney speaks about grape research at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8877 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8878 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:25:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1841.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1841.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Associate Dean Dr. E.N. Escobar speaks at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8878 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1841\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8879 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:30\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1785.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1785.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Ag Showcase attendee checks out an exhibitor table.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8879 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1785\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8880 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:30\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1771.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1771.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Ag Showcase attendees check out one of the exhibitor table.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8880 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1771\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8881 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1390.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1390.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Extension Alternative Crop specialist Dr. Nadine Burton speaks to Ag Showcase attendees.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8881 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1390\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8882 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1332.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1332.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Attendees listen to a presentation at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8882 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1332\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8883 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1319.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1319.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Extension Alternative Crop specialist Dr. Nadine Burton speaks to Ag Showcase attendees.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8883 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1319\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8884 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1150.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1150.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Extension herb specialist Henriette Den Ouden speaks at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8884 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1150\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8885 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1132.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1132.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"UMES Extension herb specialist Henriette Den Ouden speaks at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8885 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1132\" \/><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-8886 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-08-18 10:26:31\" data-filename=\"TGD-agshowcase-1130.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcase-1130.jpg\" height=\"1080\" width=\"1920\" alt=\"Attendees at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"slider-8868 slide-8886 msDefaultImage\" title=\"TGD-agshowcase-1130\" \/><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UMES 4-H STEM offers hands-on learning\" width=\"1330\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WdHotzHsc84?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/extension-photos-videos\/\">see more photos and videos<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">News<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Farmers learn about research &amp; opportunities at UMES Ag Showcase<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image rounded-style\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008.jpg\" alt=\"UMES Professor Sadanand Dhekney speaks about grape research at 2026 Ag Showcase.\" class=\"wp-image-8863\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:205px;height:205px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/extension\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/139\/2026\/08\/TGD-agshowcasegrapes-2008-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p 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