Migrant and seasonal workers are an integral part of the agricultural industry on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and their families become a part of our local communities, even if only temporarily. School programs and other services are available to help the families become acclimated to the area, introduce them to community resources, and bring those families […]
Continue ReadingAt the close of the 2024 Kent County Fair, 77 youth came together for this year’s Group Picture. — Editor Note: The Photo of the Week had been a regular feature and I plan to bring it back. I had planned to post this photo yesterday, Sunday, which is when I am planning to post […]
Continue ReadingThis Spring, the University of Maryland Extension will hire the second Cohort for ‘Creating Leadership and Professional Development Through Extension Internships,’ Summer 2024. The University of Maryland Extension received a grant on April 15th, 2021. The grant was endowed by the United States Department of Agriculture and sponsored by the National Institute of Food and […]
Continue ReadingUMD researchers are working to understand the potential benefits of biochar as a sustainable agricultural fertilizer Traditional fertilizer use has long been known to raise environmental concerns – increased nutrients from fertilizers like poultry litter can increase plant size and yield of product, but the excess phosphorus and nitrogen can run off into local waters […]
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