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The official account for UMES Extension.

 Princess Anne, Maryland
wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/
Joined September 2022
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UMES Extension Legal Specialist Samantha Capaldo recently lent her expertise to @LancFarming to help agricultural employers of all sizes better understand new paid family and medical leave requirements. Check it out at ow.ly/7wmM5104gcs
Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program for Farm Workers

Maryland’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Program for Farm Workers

Maryland agricultural employers should prepare now for a new paid family and medical leave program that will require payroll contributions beginning Jan. 1, 2027, and provide employee benefits...

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Join Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit this Saturday on the UMES campus for a workshop on Raspberry Pruning, Stem Cutting and Collection. Learn more at ow.ly/222S5104for @UMESNews
Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit looks at raspberries growing in the high tunnels on the UMES campus.

ALT Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit looks at raspberries growing in the high tunnels on the UMES campus.

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Nearly 200 small-scale farmers from both sides of the Chesapeake Bay and beyond attended the 23rd annual UMES Extension Small Farm Conference. Learn more about the event and see the photo gallery at ow.ly/H1295103oAe
Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit leads a session at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference.

ALT Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit leads a session at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference.

UMES Associate Dean of Extension Dr. E.N. Escobar leads a session at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference.

ALT UMES Associate Dean of Extension Dr. E.N. Escobar leads a session at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference.

Participants at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference tour the research farm on campus.

ALT Participants at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference tour the research farm on campus.

An exhibitors talks to attendees at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference.

ALT An exhibitors talks to attendees at the 2026 UMES Extension Small Farm Conference.

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Thirteen area high schoolers are participating in this year's UMES Extension 4-H STEM Research Internship Program. These students will tour research labs, meet faculty and learn about different research foci. Learn more about the program at ow.ly/LXRQ5101PJm
Thirteen area high schoolers participating in the 2026-27 UMES Extension 4-H STEM Research Internship Program

ALT Thirteen area high schoolers participating in the 2026-27 UMES Extension 4-H STEM Research Internship Program

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Final chance! Ticket sales end today for the Maryland Agritourism Conference. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn and join in the conversation on how to make experiential opportunities work for Maryland farms: umes.edu/extension/community…
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All work and no play? 🏨 Join us at the Maryland Agritourism Conference, where we'll get to the business of boosting profits on your farm. Then, you can relax at the Hyatt Regency Resort in Cambridge at a discounted rate. It's a scary good deal: bit.ly/4eZNFIm 👻
The inside of the Hyatt Regency Resort in Cambridge, Maryland.

ALT The inside of the Hyatt Regency Resort in Cambridge, Maryland.

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The Maryland Agritourism Conference will focus on “Boosting Agritourism Strategies to Improve the Profitability of Family Farms,” and we can't wait to connect small farmers with the experts and policymakers who can help them succeed. Visit bit.ly/48p9ltG to learn more.
Participants at the Maryland Agritourism Conference take a farm tour.

ALT Participants at the Maryland Agritourism Conference take a farm tour.

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Network and learn with other farmers, ranchers, brewers, tourism experts, researchers, elected officials, and agency professionals at the Maryland Agritourism Conference, Nov. 15-17 in Cambridge. Ticket sales end Sunday, Nov. 1: bit.ly/4iKXpbN
Maryland Agritourism Conference 2026

Maryland Agritourism Conference 2026

University of Maryland Eastern Shore presents a three-day conference aimed at boosting agritourism in Maryland.

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The countdown is on! Ticket sales for the Maryland Agritourism Conference end Sunday, Nov. 1. Secure your ticket and a discounted hotel room at the scenic Hyatt Regency Resort in Cambridge before it's too late: ow.ly/vl2e5101LB0 @UMESNews
UMES' Dr. Kingsley Ejiogu speaks at the Maryland Agritourism Conference.

ALT UMES' Dr. Kingsley Ejiogu speaks at the Maryland Agritourism Conference.

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Thank you, @47abc for paying a visit to our annual Small Farm Conference: wmdt.com/2026/10/umes-extens…
UMES Extension hosts 23rd annual Small Farm Conference - 47abc

UMES Extension hosts 23rd annual Small Farm Conference - 47abc

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension kicked off their annual two-day agricultural conference on Friday, bringing small farmers and vendors together for education and networking. 

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Good news! The deadline to book a room at the picturesque Hyatt Regency in Cambridge at a special conference-exclusive rate has been extended to Nov. 10! Join us for UMES Extension's second #MarylandAgritourismConference, Nov. 15-17. Learn more at umes.edu/extension/community…
Hyatt Regency in Cambridge

ALT Hyatt Regency in Cambridge

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Today is your LAST CHANCE to get tickets for the UMES Extension Small Farms Conference, Oct. 23-24, on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Secure your spot today: ow.ly/36BT50ZYupi
Dr. Nadine Burton leads a tour of the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm.

ALT Dr. Nadine Burton leads a tour of the UMES Research, Extension and Teaching Farm.

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Today is the last day to take advantage of our group hotel rate for the upcoming Maryland Agritourism Conference, Nov. 15-17 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland. Learn more at ow.ly/Oyb850ZYu8l
A speaker leads a seminar at the Maryland Agritourism Conference.

ALT A speaker leads a seminar at the Maryland Agritourism Conference.

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Join the local @SalvationArmyUS and UMES Extension on Saturday, Oct. 24, for a Community Harvest Festival and Sponsor-a-Coat Challenge!
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Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit, associate professor of horticulture and UMES Extension specialist, is hosting a series of in-person workshops on fruit and flower cultivation, starting this weekend! For a full list, visit ow.ly/JyJe50ZYcSj
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UPDATE: The deadline for ticket sales has been extended to Friday, Oct. 16!
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Ticket sales for the UMES Small Farm Conference end tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 9. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn about non-traditional agriculture, business management, ag research and human health, all focused on small farms: ow.ly/isCA50ZVWji
Small Farm Conference 2026

Small Farm Conference 2026

The 23rd Small Farm Conference by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension will focus on enhancing small farm profitability.

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Ticket sales for the UMES Small Farm Conference end tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 9. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn about non-traditional agriculture, business management, ag research and human health, all focused on small farms: ow.ly/isCA50ZVWji
Small Farm Conference 2026

Small Farm Conference 2026

The 23rd Small Farm Conference by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension will focus on enhancing small farm profitability.

eventbrite.com
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Eighty-seven varieties of dahlias were on display, Oct. 3 and 4 at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show. The event included a kids' flower vase competition and hayride. @UMESNews
Attendees at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show take a hayride.

ALT Attendees at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show take a hayride.

Attendees at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show

ALT Attendees at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show

Attendees at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show get ready for hayride.

ALT Attendees at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show get ready for hayride.

A child sits on a tractor at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show.

ALT A child sits on a tractor at UMES' First Dahlia Cut Flower Show.

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It's not too late to learn about pasture-raised poultry! UMES Extension is offering a free tour for farmers who want to learn more about this alternative system of growing broiler chickens on Oct. 20. Register at wwwcp.umes.edu/extension/cal… 📷 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Comms
pasture-raised chickens

ALT pasture-raised chickens

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Just for our followers, here's a little sneak peek at the schedule for our upcoming Maryland Agritourism Conference. Learn more and register at umes.edu/extension/community…
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