University of Maryland Extension (UME) is a statewide, non-formal education system within the college of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
UME educational programs and problem-solving assistance are available to citizens and are based on the research and experience of land grant universities such as the University of Maryland, College Park.
In Maryland, UME employs approximately 200 faculty and approximately 200 support staff and contractual employees located at the University of Maryland, College Park; University of Maryland Eastern Shore; 23 counties; Baltimore City; and four research and education centers. Many UME faculty members located on the College Park and Eastern Shore campuses have joint appointments with research and academic programs. These joint appointments promote the exchange of knowledge between the universities and among academic specialties.
UME Statewide Extension Specialists in PSLA
| Name | Title | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | Vegetable Crop Diseases joint with U of Delaware | |
| Assistant Professor | Fruit Quality & Postharvest Fruit Physiology/Biology | |
| Assistant Professor | Agronomy Cropping Systems | |
| Assistant Professor | Plant Pathology | |
| Professor | Nursery and Greenhouse Systems | |
| Director | Plant Diagnostic Laboratory |
UME Limited Statewide Extension Specialists in PSLA
| Name | Title | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Carroll | Associate Professor | Turf System Nutrient Management |
| Dr. Nidhi Rawat | Assistant Professor | Crop Pathology |
Dr. Christopher S Walsh | Professor | Fruit Vegetable Crop Production/GAPs |
UME PSLA Affiliates
| Name | Location | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Butler | Principle Agent- Carroll County | Horticultural Production |
| Dr. David Clement | Principle Agent & Extension Specialist | Plant Pathology |
| Dr. Joseph Fiola | Principle Agent & Extension Specialist | Vitaculture and Small Fruit |
| Dr. James Lewis | Senior Agent-Caroli ne County | Soybean Production/ Agronomy |
| Dr. Andrew Ristvey | Senior Agent & Extension Specialist | Commercial Horticulture |
| Dr. Sara Tangren | Agent Associate | Master Gardener Trainer |
| Dr. Robert Tjaden | Principle Agent | Environmental and Resource Management |
| Dr. R. Dave Myers | Principle Agent | Fruits & Vegetables Crops, Agronomy Field Crops, Weed Science, No-Tillage Technology, Pasture & Hay Production |
| Dr.Chuck Schuster | Principle Agent | Horticulture
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| Dr. Benjamin Beale | Senior Agent | Agricultural Sciences Business Management |
PSLA Adjunct Extension Agents
| Name | Title | Area |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alyssa Koehler | Adjunct Extension Specialist | Crop Pathology |
| Dr. Joseph Roberts | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Turf Pathology |
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