Event Calendar

All topics will pertain to internal parasite (worm and coccidia) control in sheep, goats, and camelids. All speakers are members of the American Consortium for Small Ruminant Parasite Control (ACSRPC; wormx.info ). The conference is a repeat of a similar conference held last year at Delaware State...

12/12/18: Using an LLC to Strengthen Your Farm Operation Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) are a popular form of business entity or organization. There are a number of ways an LLC can be used to strengthen a farming operation, including but not limited to, limiting liability, defining family...

Computers Classes for Farm Businesses Computers are an important tool for farm business management. The University of Maryland Extension will be offering a QuickBooks class for farm use. There is the option of two training days January 4 or January 7 and you can register for whichever class suits...

1/9/19: Farm Bill Update Howard Leathers will bring us up to date on the current status of the 2018 farm bill. If a bill is passed by this date, he will review the major provisions. Registration: https://2019wednesdaywebinars.eventbrite.com For upcoming and archived webinars please visit: https://...

2/27/19: Designing cover crops to work for your farm Cover crops can provide a host of benefits, including controlling weeds, reducing erosion, adding nutrients and soil organic matter to soil, providing habitat for pollinators, alleviating soil compaction, and various other functions. However, not...

This Farmer Training and Certification (FTC) module provides an opportunity for urban and peri-urban farmers to learn how to write nutrient management plans for their own operations. As a grower, you have firsthand knowledge of your own crops, growing areas, and equipment. Who better to write your...

3/13/19: Protecting yourself and others on the farm Attend this webinar to learn about some easy steps you can take to protect your and your employees' health, and bring your farm into compliance with the Worker Protection Standard. Communicating clearly with everyone on your farm about your pest...

This Farmer Training and Certification (FTC) module provides an opportunity for urban and peri-urban farmers to learn how to write nutrient management plans for their own operations. As a grower, you have firsthand knowledge of your own crops, growing areas, and equipment. Who better to write your...

4/10/19: Estate and Transition Planning Success Estate and Transition Planning Success! Real Life Examples of How to Develop a Plan to Transition Your Farm to the Next Generation Do you have a plan to transition to the farm to the next generation of managers? Does it accomplish all your goals? Are...

5/8/19: Keep it Legal!: Legal Considerations for Marketing Your Farm Social Media Farmers are being told that they have to get onboard with interactive marketing opportunities such as Facebook, Instagram, websites, blogs, e-mail campaigns, podcasts, and even e-commerce. But there are legal traps...

6/12/19: Emotional Well-Being: Warning Signs and Resources Farmers experience a wide range of emotional stress that can effect both the individual and their family. This session will share warning signs and resources available to deal with emotional stress. Some topics covered include financial...

7/10/19: Water and Water Reuse in Agriculture Water is so important on the farm – but not all water sources are the same. This webinar will go over recent research on water quality differences between river, pond, and recycled water as well as explaining how recycled water could be a reliable...

8/14/19: Farm Liability Insurance and Farm Business Structures: How they can work together to protect you and your farming business Bewildered by the many types of farm insurance? Confused about the difference between a sole proprietorship, an LLC, a corporation, and a cooperative? Join us as we...

9/11/19: This Just In. Your Ag-Role for Media Requests Have you been asked for an interview by a print or broadcast reporter or comment on a local or ag-related issue? How should you prepare? What do you wear? What is the reporter looking for? Embrace this opportunity and control the message and...