Extension SpecialistsUniversity of Maryland
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Scott Updike - My research focuses on improving beef quality and consistency by developing applications to predict tenderness and examining factors which influence the development of intramuscular fat (marbling). The focus of my extension program is to coordinate with local extension educators to improve the sustainability of the Maryland beef industry, particularly through increased beef quality.
Phone: 301-405-3791 Email: msupdike@umd.edu Program Highlights - Mid-Atlantic Carcass Contest |
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Ray Stricklin - My research interests include defining the roles of animal behavior in
food animal production systems and animal welfare.
Phone: 301-405-1382 Email: wrstrick@umd.edu |
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Kiera Finucane - Coordinator of Beef and Dairy Extension Activities - Develops and coordinates extension conferences, workshops, and programs. Assist with development of and conduct applied research trials in support of extension education programs.
Phone: 301-405-1392 Email: kieraf@umd.edu |
Maryland Cooperative Extension Educators
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Mike Bell - Senior Extension Agent, Carroll County, Areas of Expertise include Animal & Dairy Science, Reproductive Physiology, ALERT
Phone: 410 386-2760 Email: mbell@umd.edu |
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Stan Fultz - Senior Agent, Dairy Science & County Extension Director Frederick County, Areas of Expertise include Dairy Science, Forages, Bovine Reproductive Physiology, ALERT
Phone:301 600-3578 Email: sfultz@umd.edu |
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John Hall - Senior Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources & County Extension Director, Kent County, Areas of Expertise include Organic Grain Production. Marketing, Value Added Processing, Cooperative Formation
Phone: 410 778-1661 Email: jehall@umd.edu |
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Dale Johnson - Principal Agent & Regional Extension Specialist, Farm Management, Western Maryland (WMREC), Areas of Expertise include Farm Management
Phone: 301 432-2767 ext.325 Email: dmj@umd.edu |
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Willie Lantz - Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Garrett County, Areas of Expertise include Meat Goats & Alternative Agriculture
Phone: 301 334-6966 Email: wlantz@umd.edu |
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Jeff Semler - Senior Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Washington County, Areas of Expertise include strengthening of the profitability of agriculture as well as increasing agricultural literacy and web publishing
Phone: 301 791-1304 Email: jsemler@umd.edu |
