Monday, January 12, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall
In the event the 2026 Delaware Ag Week Poultry Programs need to transition to a webinar format, we are asking all those intending to attend in-person register at this link: http://www.udel.edu/0014007 Should the schedule change, you will be notified and provided with a link to attend the webinar.
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Buildings Open – Visit with Exhibitors
The Nutrient Management Program Team will have a booth set up in the Dover Building. If you have questions about or would like to have them look over your record-keeping materials and Annual Report, please bring them with you, and they will be glad to review them with you.
Moderator: Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
1:00 p.m. – 1:05 p.m.
Welcome to Delaware Ag Week Poultry Day, HPAI Update
Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
1:05 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Economics of Biosecurity
Jordan Shockley, Associate Extension Professor, University of Kentucky
1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Mitigating Risk Around Poultry Farms from Wildlife
Shlomo Simenowitz, Maryland Wildlife Solutions, LLC
2:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Darkling Beetles
Dr. Michael Crossley, Agricultural Entomologist, University of Delaware
2:30 p.m. Break/Visit with Exhibitors
Moderator: Dr. Jon Moyle, Extension Poultry Specialist, University of Maryland
3:15 p.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Energize Delaware: Energy Audits and Resources
Drew Slater, Executive Director, Energize Delaware
3:35 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
Poultry House Insurance
Eric Stone, Partner/Director of Sales, R & A Insurance
4:20 p.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Legislative Update
Grayson Middleton, Government Affairs Manager, Delmarva Chicken Association
4:40 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Broiler Poultry House Safety
Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
5:00 p.m. Dinner/Visit with Exhibitors
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Credits for this Session:
DE Pesticide Certification Credits: 0
MD Pesticide Certification Credits: 0
DE Nutrient Management Credits: 3.00
MD Nutrient Management Credits: 1.00
Certified Crop Advisor Credits: 0