Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Delaware Building Join us for this networking event for registrants in the 2025 class to meet with Annie’s Project alumni, program coordinators, and future fellow classmates. We will hear from a local Annie’s Project alumni about their experience attending the program, and how it has […]
Delaware Agriculture
2025 Annie’s Project Sessions
Annie’s Project is an educational program dedicated to strengthening women’s roles in modern farm and ranch enterprises. Launched in 2003 by University of Illinois Extension Educator Ruth Hambleton, Annie’s Project is a tribute to her mother, Annette Kohlhagen Fleck. The program honors Annie’s entrepreneurship and her goal of raising a family and being an […]
Soil Health Session
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Moderator: Nick Adams, New Castle County Ag Agent, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension 6:00 Welcome and Introduction Nick Adams, New Castle County Ag Agent, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension 6:05 – 7:10 Research Updates on Planter Technologies and Soil Fertility Following Cover Crops […]
DDA Farm To…Programs
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Delaware Building The ‘Farm To’ session, will provide an update on direct to consumer and supply chain program opportunities. A discussion with producers about needed resources is planned.
Swine Session
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board Room 8:30 – 8:45 Welcome and Brief Introduction to the Swine Health Improvement Program (SHIP), Dr. Karen Lopez, Delaware State Veterinarian, and Brian Arisman, Animal Health Program Manager, Delaware Department of Agriculture 8:45 – 9:45 Local Disease Trends in Commercial Swine and SHIP […]
Beef Cattle Producers Session
Monday, January 13, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board Room Moderator– Dr. Kwame Matthews, Ph.D, Delaware State University Small Ruminant Specialist 2025 Schedule TBA 6:00 p.m – 6:45 p.m. Beef Quality Assurance Certification Training – Part 1 Susan Garey, Extension Agent Animal Science and Delaware BQA State Coordinator, University of Delaware 6:45 […]
Poultry Session – Evening
Monday, January 13, 2025 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Moderator: Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware 6:00 – 6:45 Poultry Financial Management Dennis Brothers, Associate Extension Professor, Auburn University 6:45 – 7:15 Upgrading and Maintaining Poultry Facilities –Things to Consider, Questions to Ask Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of […]
Farm Bureau Session
Monday, January 13, 2025 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Delaware Building Session Chair: Don Clifton, Executive Director, Delaware Farm Bureau Insurance in Delaware – Know your Rights Featuring Delaware Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro Insurance is essential risk management for farm operations of all types and sizes. The Delaware Department of Insurance is the authority on […]
Nitrogen Modeling
Thursday, January 11, 2024 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board Room Curious about Nitrogen Modeling Tools? Corn farmers in DE, MD, and PA can participate in a university study at Delaware Ag Week. Participants will learn about in-season nitrogen modeling tools and will earn cash (up to $150). Delaware farmers will also earn […]