Maria Pippidis, Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences; pippidis@udel.edu and Jesse Ketterman, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, University of Maryland; jketterm@umd.edu It is a stressful time for many of us whether we are farmers, family members or those who support… Continue Reading
Maria Pippidis, Extension Educator Family & Consumer Sciences; pippidis@udel.edu Farmers and Ranchers often rely on employer-based health insurance to cover themselves or their families. Whether the business that provides this benefit for you is shutting down temporarily or it is… Continue Reading
The Northeast Extension Risk Management Education Center in conjunction with the North Central, Southern, and Western ERME Centers announces a competitive funding opportunity for educational projects designed to help agricultural producers improve their economic viability through targeted risk management strategies.… Continue Reading
Don Clifton, Farmers First Services, Decrophelp@gmail.com As crop insurance deadlines for spring-planted crops near, make sure you have the right coverage package for your operation. Double cropping is a common practice on Delmarva. Planting soybeans or vegetables after a small… Continue Reading
The University of Maryland Extension (UME) announces the release of a new web page devoted to assisting farm families in dealing with stress management through difficult economic times. “Farm Stress Management,” released in conjunction with National Suicide Prevention week Sept.… Continue Reading
