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2022 Summer Internship UMD Extension in St. Mary’s County - by Brian Wathen

on August 04, 2022

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Farming is the Future - by Khylah Harris

During my internship I have visited multiple farms. Two of the farms I’ve visited are owned by farmers who used to farm in their native countries. They came to the US to farm for a profit. Farming is a part of their culture and upbringing. They are very passionate about their land and want to share their passion with their communities. They feel strongly about farming and believe everyone should know how to grow their own food as a life skill. I agree, farming is an underrated skill in urban areas of our country. It is important to be able to grow and harvest your own food, especially since we are living in unpredictable times. I would love to work with farmers and assist them in growing and harvesting their crops and give them the support they need to be successful. I will encourage others to nurture their green thumb and take an interest in farming and gardening

Week Two - by Khylah Harris

Plantation Park Heights Farm Photos: So far I began working on a project based on Aquaponics. I have lots of experience with growing plants through water propagation and caring for aquatic animals (my pet turtle and fish). I also visited an urban farm for the first time and had a wonderful experience. The farm was beautiful and it is amazing to know that there is agriculture in the middle of Baltimore city. I look forward to visiting more farms. Goals I have for this experience include contributing to multiple projects and continuing to network. The competencies I have used so far include technology: using my laptop to complete tasks, teamwork: joining teams to work on projects, and professionalism: dressing professionally, being respectful and arriving on time. The benefits include experiencing mutual respect and getting comfortably acclimated to the work environment.

About Me - by Brian Wathen

A picture of our high tunnel located at the St. Mary’s county Extension office. These tomato plants are a part of a trial in which we are testing some different varieties of tomatoes. These varieties are supposed to do well in the hotter summer heat and the growing lull here in Maryland. Hello, my name is Brian Wathen. I am twenty years old and just recently graduated from the College of Southern Maryland, with my associate’s degree in communications and general studies. My hope is to transfer to the University of Maryland and obtain a Bachelor’s degree in agribusiness or animal science. I want to one day open up my own cattle and hog business where I sell fresh and local meat products and stock to local 4-Her’s and even other farmers in the area. I was a member of the Charles county 4-H program for 9 years. During that time, I raised and showed goats, hogs and steers, winning grand champion market steer in 2019. I served as a member of the county Skillathon and Judging team as well an...

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2022 Summer Internship UMD Extension in St. Mary’s County - by Brian Wathen

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