University of Maryland Extension-UME-a statewide, non-formal education system committed to making a difference in lives and communities through education.
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Now is the time for those yearning for a delicious backyard garden to start planning their plantings. @UMdExtension has plenty of resources to help aspiring gardeners maximize their chances for a productive harvest. today.umd.edu/springing-into…
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Get ready for #MarylandDay on Saturday, April 25! 🐢 Join us at Ag Day Avenue for @UofMaryland’s annual spring open house with plant giveaways, livestock competitions, food, music, your chance to meet AGNR students, @Maryland4H, @UMdExtension & more! marylandday.umd.edu
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Looking to add native plants to your backyard? 🌱 The Maryland Native Plant Guide for the Piedmont Region, from @UMdExtension, is here. Inside: 300+ native plants, site-specific plant lists, invasive species guidance, climate-smart tips, and more >> loom.ly/tqzn2-E
ALT A plant (blue lobelia) with purple bell-shaped flowers and pointy, green leaves cascading up an upright stem
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This is #UMD at its finest - turning research into real impact. An expanded @UMDExtension program assists caregivers through the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Caregiver Program #DoGoodUMD today.umd.edu/caring-for-the…
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@UMdExtension is seeking a Regional Watershed Specialist to lead outreach efforts that improve water quality across Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. This individual will provide community-based programs, technical assistance, and applied research. Apply: loom.ly/7x9rqtk
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#UMD was pleased to have state leaders join us for an urban farms tour, organized by our @UMdExtension, to support our Maryland farmers and food entrepreneurs. today.umd.edu/morels-of-the-…
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With infrastructure projects threatening to take farmland out of production, it's imperative that farmers understand property rights.
Paul Goeringer of @UMdExtension is hosting this important session at our annual convention in December.
Register now 👉 bit.ly/42UBS8k
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@UMdExtension is seeking a Regional Watershed Specialist to lead outreach efforts that improve water quality across Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore. This individual will provide community-based programs, technical assistance, and applied research. Apply: loom.ly/7x9rqtk
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Maryland SNAP-Ed is slated to shut down in October, impacting 70 UME employees and 700 community partners. Watch the story from WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore highlighting the importance of this national program at wbaltv.com/article/maryland-….
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If Palmer amaranth and other pigweeds have been observed, it's important to take steps to control them both before and after planting. @UMdExtension
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Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species native to Asia that originally arrived in the United States in 2014. They’ve since spread from Pennsylvania into 17 states and are now established throughout Maryland in all but four southern counties, reproducing at a rapid clip.
But while the eye-catching insect seems to be everywhere, they’re more annoying than a real threat.
“Don’t panic. They’re not going to hurt you or hurt your plants. Hang tight, because it’s all going to pass,” said @UMD_AGNR, @UMDscience, and @UMdExtension Specialist Paula Shrewsbury, who studies invasive insects and develops integrated pest management programs.
She explains the current population explosion, the types of damage they can cause and the natural and man-made predators that are emerging: today.umd.edu/spotted-lanter…
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As Chesapeake #BayAwarenessWeek continues, let's celebrate the cultural and historical richness of the Bay—starting with the Indigenous communities who have cared for its lands and waters for generations.
Learn more about the Medicine Action Plan: loom.ly/RW_2Sj8
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A copy of The Lost Connection by Maryland SNAP-Ed @UMdExtension was distributed to teachers to give to our @HHESHUSKIES today. “This resource can jumpstart productive conversations with families about screen time, and help set healthy habits around screens at home and at school.”
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During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, if you’re a farmer feeling unsure about reaching out for help, know you’re not alone, and there’s no shame in taking care of your mental health.
@UMdExtension's Alex Chan on the latest episode of Old Line Farmer Radio: spotifycreators-web.app.link…
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After Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza was identified on the Delmarva Peninsula, @UMdExtension focused on helping poultry farmers combat the ongoing challenges posed by HPAI. Learn how the team is helping protect a vital agricultural industry in the area. extension.umd.edu/news-event…
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“Could #PFAS be in my drinking water?”
That’s a common question @UMDExtension Water Quality Specialist Andy Lazur gets about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Lazur covers some basic questions in his latest Water Wellness Podcast. Tune in here: loom.ly/ieY3mCo
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Just in time for gardening season, @UMdExtension has published the 2025 edition of the Maryland Master Gardener Handbook, a resource that promises to help anyone develop a green thumb. go.umd.edu/1yj1
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Last week, we teamed up with @UMdExtension, 4-H, and Future Farmers of America for Agriculture Awareness Day! 7th graders from Queen Anne's County learned about #Maryland agriculture and careers in tech, crop science, #aquaculture, botany, farm operations, and more.
ALT A scientist standing behind a folding table shows 7th grade students a small, underwater robot used for oyster aquaculture research
ALT An educator standing outdoors near a farm and a wire fence holds up two oyster shells while talking to students
ALT An educator holds up a mesh basket used for oyster aquaculture and talks to a group of middle school students
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One of Maryland's first women scientists, Mary Banning (1822-1903), was a self-taught mycologist who studied the mushrooms of Maryland's Eastern Shore and devoted more than 20 years to field research.
📷: The New York State Museum (@NysMuseum)
#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInSTEM
ALT A picture of Mary Banning accompanied by her name, women's history month, and the phrase "celebrating women who made science history in Maryland."