University of Maryland Extension Lower Shore Agriculture

08/24/2026

Registration is still open!

Join us for the Commercial Poultry Expo on Sept. 2 in Princess Anne, Md. for a day of presentations by renowned industry experts. Get all of the details, including how to register, from the UME newsroom at https://extension.umd.edu/news-events/news/commercial-poultry-expo-scheduled-september-2-princess-anne/.
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08/04/2026

This is the third year of Maryland's Coast Agriculture Appreciation Week. Since you can't have Agriculture Week without farmers, the University of Maryland Extension Worcester County decided to host a couple of events specifically for area farmers. The first event was a Wildlife Damage Workshop taught by the UME Wildlife Specialist. The Snow Hill Lions Club generously allowed the meeting to be held at their Community Center. Many of the farmers in the area battle geese and deer damage. Farmers at this workshop learned about different strategies to protect their crops and manage the exploding deer and residential geese populations. Next up on Friday, prior to the opening of the fair, is the Calving Workshop, complete with a Bovine Birthing Simulator. If you have any questions about these or future workshops, email [email protected] or call 410-632-1972.

08/04/2026

Wildlife Damage Workshop in Snow Hill, part of Worcester Agriculture Week.

06/26/2026

🐝 Just in time for Pollinator Week, join the UME Garden Thyme podcast to hear all about one of our favorite pollinators—the bumble bee!

Learn what makes these fuzzy pollinators so important, how they differ from honey bees, and simple ways you can help them thrive in your own landscape.

🎧 Give it a listen and celebrate the pollinators that keep our gardens growing!

Hey Listener, In this month's episode, we’re talking all about one of our favorite pollinators Bumble Bees.  We play some bee true false, learn about how they differ from other native bees. Bumble bee Resources:  Bees of Maryla...

06/12/2026

The only cases in the US are currently in Texas and New Mexico.

New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States, making producer awareness and preparedness more important than ever.

To help sheep producers understand the risks and prepare their operations, ASI has developed a new printable resource outlining:

✔ What producers should do right now
✔ Signs of NWS infestation
✔ Ways to minimize risk
✔ Veterinary and treatment considerations
✔ Key contacts and resources

Rapid detection, reporting and treatment are essential to protecting your flock and preventing further spread.

📄Download the Producer Guide:https://www.sheepusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NWS_ASI_Producer_Guide_06.09.pdf

📄Download the Treatment Quick Reference Chart:https://www.sheepusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NWS_ASI_TREATMENT_06.09.pdf

🔗For additional info visit: https://www.sheepusa.org/education-resources/animal-health/new-world-screwworrm-resources

05/27/2026

Want to raise or own poultry in Maryland?

1. Check any zoning or HOA rules for your location
2. Source birds from NPIP flocks
3. Register your flock with Maryland Department of Agriculture https://mda.maryland.gov/AnimalHealth/pages/poultry-reg-faq.aspx
4. Selling table eggs? Submit a producer/packer application to MDA https://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/Pages/egg_distributor-packer_application.aspx
5. Selling hatching eggs or live birds? Apply for NPIP https://mda.maryland.gov/AnimalHealth/pages/poultry.aspx
6. Selling meat? https://mda.maryland.gov/foodfeedquality/pages/poultry_rabbit_program.aspx
7. Need to learn more about raising poultry or have questions? Contact the University of Maryland Extension extension.umd.edu/poultry