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The Ag Communications Office supports news and media outreach efforts for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences and UMES Extension. For media inquiries, contact Gail Stephens, Agricultural Communications and Media Associate, at410-621-3850 or gcstephens@umes.edu

Stewart Lundy, co-owner of Perennial Roots Farm in Accomac, Virginia, talks to summer interns participating in UMES' Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program funded by USDA NIFA.

USDA grant helps shape workforce development

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has received a $750,000 grant from USDA to fund its Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates program. Read full story

Alternative crop specialist Dr. Nadine Burton talks about plants growing in a hoop house on UMES' Research, Extension and Teaching Farm.

Farmers learn about research, opportunities at Ag Showcase

UMES Extension’s annual Ag Showcase featured a full day of demonstrations and information to help small-scale agricultural producers increase their bottom line. Read full story

UMES alumna Jasmine Pinchinat now working at Princeton helps a child with an experiment during Princeton World Water Day education and outreach event.

Research partnership catalyst for alumna’s hire at Princeton

UMES Class of 2024 alumna Jasmine Pinchinat used her participation in a Chesapeake Bay collaborative research project as a springboard into a coveted full-time position at Princeton University. Read full story

From left are: Interns Osmar Mertus, Narisa Marks and Caleb Harris.

Summer research interns compete in Three-Minute Thesis

Interns participating in summer research and extension programs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore showcased their projects in a Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition. Read full story

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