The Women in Agriculture (WIA) Program at the University of Maryland (UMD) seeks to develop innovative, agricultural extension projects in vulnerable areas.
Our Cornerstone Event concluded with a panel discussion featuring regional experts in Chesapeake Bay health and restoration. Thank you to the representatives from these incredible organizations for sharing your insights! #UMDBayHealth
Taryn Devereux is one of our 2019 PTK Symposium plenary speakers. She's Faculty Specialist with UMD Extension in @UMD_AGNR and @UMD_WIA, doing international programming, research and teaching in agriculture. Hear about her successes November 1, STAMP Atrium, 1pm
Interested in organic grain or organic vegetable production?
Join the department, USDA scientists, and @UMdExtension faculty for THREE round-table discussions on current challenges & research in organic production.
Dates/locations below⬇️! Signup here: https://t.co/GwXFTjUyrb
@cblatts@poverty_action@HarrisPolicy Thank you for sharing! Unfortunately I don't see actual salary amounts or even ranges listed for any positions. This information helps potential applicants navigate the hiring process and democratizes the candidate pool - a meaningful approach for socio-economic justice.
Our students are participating in interactive distance learning with students in Liberia. Together, they will deliver Extension to Liberian farmers and leaders, but they need your help to reach their funding goal of $5,000! https://t.co/b9RJP9z1YH #UMDtransforms#UMDaginnovation
Our students are participating in interactive distance learning with students in Liberia. Together, they will deliver Extension to Liberian farmers and leaders, but they need your help to reach their funding goal of $5,000! https://t.co/b9RJP9z1YH #UMDtransforms#UMDaginnovation
Have you heard of the new @UMD_AGNR Global Classroom? AREC 360: Global Agriculture connects UMD students to students in Liberia, & together they're developing extension programming for Liberian Farmers. Support us here! https://t.co/WXMEfDjW5h
Calling all friends of the co-op: Last week we received some very sad news. Stamp intends on shutting us down in May due to outstanding debt. We still have the rest of the semester to fight for our existence, and we're calling on you to help-here are some ways to do so(thread):
To recognize the hard work of Maryland farmers and the critical role agriculture plays in our state, @GovLarryHogan has declared March 10-16 as Maryland Agriculture Week! More info here: https://t.co/5MgqaSlAI1 #MdAgWeek#NationalAgWeek
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to all of the amazing women in Maryland agriculture! Thanks for all you do to keep our industry strong and prosperous around the state. #WomenInAg#IWD2019
Much respect to Beatrice Langwa & all other women scientists around the world, overcoming great barriers so they can help make the world a better place