{"id":9045,"date":"2023-11-30T14:23:35","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T19:23:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/sans\/?p=9045"},"modified":"2023-11-30T15:36:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T20:36:20","slug":"umes-breaks-ground-on-agricultural-research-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.umes.edu\/sans\/sans-monthly-digest\/umes-breaks-ground-on-agricultural-research-building\/","title":{"rendered":"UMES breaks ground on agricultural research building"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UMES held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Agricultural Research and Education Center. Attendees, from left, are: Alissa Hastings representing U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (D-MD); Bill Reddish representing U.S. Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD 1st<\/sup> District); LeeAnn Linton representing Danny Thompson, executive director for Somerset County Economic Development; Owen Johnson, UMES Board of Visitors; Anastasia Rodriguez, UMES vice president for finance and administration; Dr. Moses T. Kairo, dean of UMES\u2019 School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences; Dr. Heidi M. Anderson, UMES president; Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, the USDA under secretary for Research, Education and Economics\/Chief Scientist; Mary Beth Carozza (R-District 38) Maryland State Senate; Charles Otto (R-District 38A) Maryland House of Delegates; Wayne Hartman (R-District 38C) Maryland House of Delegates; Rob Jadick, vice president of Bancroft Construction; Eric Butler, senior project manager with Bancroft Construction; and Marvin Kemp with Design Collective.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Ceremonial shovels broke ground today, paving the way for the start of construction for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore\u2019s new Agricultural Research & Education Center. The facility is expected to enhance delivery of research, extension and teaching programs in agriculture at the university. It is designed to support agribusiness and other economic development activities in the state, particularly on the Eastern Shore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis new center will provide modern research and education space to allow faculty and students to conduct 21st-century science to serve our clientele in an efficient and more effective manner,\u201d said Dr. Moses T. Kairo, dean of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is supported in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through a $9.4 million grant under the 1890 facilities improvement program and $17 million from the Maryland Legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAgriculture is a key driver of the Eastern Shore\u2019s economy \u2013 and we rely on our farmers, growers and producers to help feed the region and the country. To support their efforts, UMES has long worked to keep Maryland at the forefront of agricultural innovation. That\u2019s why we fought to secure more than $9 million in federal investments for the construction of this new education and research center that will prepare a diverse pipeline of students with the tools to lead the next generation of agribusiness,\u201d said U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen<\/a> (D-Maryland), a member of the Appropriations Committee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building, in the planning stages since 2013, weathered uncertainty when post-pandemic market conditions in the construction industry rose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plans for the 25,231-square-foot agricultural facility include specialized research laboratories along with traditional classrooms, conference rooms and faculty offices. The design also includes offices and support space for agricultural extension services, including six greenhouses comprising 7,500 square feet.  <\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cBy supporting our undergraduate programs in agriculture, the building will provide space and technology for educational experiences, allowing UMES students and the community the opportunity to support the future of the agriculture industry,\u201d said UMES President Heidi M. Anderson<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young<\/a><\/strong>, the USDA under secretary for Research, Education and Economics, delivered the keynote address.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project emphasizes UMES\u2019 mission as a land-grant institution, Kairo said. Founded originally for the establishment and support of agriculture experiment stations to advance research in farming, ranching and food production, an additional focus is now on the triumvirate areas of agricultural research, teaching and extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building will be located at the corner of College Backbone Road and John Wilson Lane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Gail Stephens, Ag Communications, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UMES Extension, <\/em>gcstephens@umes.edu<\/em><\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos by Todd Dudek, Ag Communications, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, UMES Extension, tdudek@umes.edu<\/a>.<\/em>

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