Farming expert highlights importance of ethnic crops at UMD lecture Growing ethnic crops in the United States can create a market for small farmers to provide food to migrants, the speaker said. Freelance Reporter March 27, 2024
UMD researchers make breakthrough that could lead to climate-resistant crops The researchers discovered the genes that control the shape of a leaf's edge and the leaf's complexity. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 28, 2024
UMD panel highlights people of color in agriculture, sustainability The event was part of this university's celebration of Black Climate Week, a part of Black History Month that those at the forefront of climate solutions. Freelance Reporter February 23, 2024
Sustainable Food Systems Series kicks off with lecture on food security, equity This week's lecture featured a game that connects small-scale farmers to low-income consumers. Freelance Reporter March 2, 2022
UMD students can now major in fermentation science The major includes foundational STEM classes and courses in nutrition and food science, technical writing and biochemistry. Christine Zhu November 2, 2021
UMD is using its community garden to bolster its fight against food insecurity on campus The garden plans to work with the Campus Pantry throughout the summer. Emily Williams May 8, 2020
Facing low customer turnout, the Downtown College Park Farmers Market’s future is unclear Earlier this month, the market announced it would be wrapping up a month ahead of schedule. Sahana Jayaraman October 25, 2019
These UMD researchers are helping farmers grow crops on urban roofs John Lea-Cox and Andrew Ristvey are working with Up Top Acres to farm rooftop produce. Rina Torchinsky September 6, 2019
Beer The Turtle: One UMD researcher’s mission to grow hops in Maryland Bryan Butler is working on balancing science with flavor. Jeff Barnes September 2, 2019
They can dig it: UMD soil judging team wins 5th national title They earned three points more than the runner-up, Virginia Tech. Freelance Reporter May 4, 2019