Women who fled Afghanistan share their stories at UMD panel
The speakers discussed their first-hand experiences escaping Taliban rule and gaining an education in the U.S.
Maryland leaders, fishermen split over proposed Chesapeake Bay preservation bill
The bill calls on the state’s Department of Natural Resources to supervise 25 species under fishery management plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.