Recognizing Women for Their Role In Agriculture

February 20, 2014

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino

Dover, Delaware

Presented by the University of Maryland Extension

In collaboration with

University of Delaware

Delaware State University

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Financial Sponsors of the 2014 Women In Agriculture Conference

The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against

anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry,

national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or expression.

Premier Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

Delaware Department of Agriculture

Weller & Associates, LLC

Bronze Level

MDA- Crop Insurance Education

MidAtlantic Common Ground

www.extension.umd.edu/womeninag

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Program Committee

Shannon Dill, Co-Chair

University of Maryland Extension

Jenny Rhodes, Co-Chair

University of Maryland Extension

Jenny Carleo

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

Victoria Corcoran

University of Maryland Extension

Jessica Flores

University of Maryland Extension

Rachel Melvin

MidAtlantic Farm Credit

Megan Messix

American Farm Publications

Megan O’Neil

University of Maryland Extension

Megan Pleasanton

Delaware State University

Holly Porter

Delaware Department of Agriculture

Laurie Wolinski

University of Delaware Extension

Tracy Wootten

University of Delaware Extension

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WELCOME Door Prizes and Gift Bags Provided by the Following

Sponsors

Bare Sheep Yarn Company (www.baresheepyarn.com)

Chapel’s Country Creamery (www.chapelscreamery.com)

Chicken Point Studio (www.facebook.com/

chickenpointstudioatbellepointfarm)

Delmarva Farmer (www.delmarvafarmer.com)

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino (www.doverdowns.com)

Fifer Orchards (www.fiferorchards.com)

Kent County DE Master Gardeners

Layton’s Chance Vineyard (www.laytonschance.com)

Painted Sky Alpaca Farm (www.paintedskyalpacafarm.com)

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MidAtlanticWomenInAgriculture

Greetings and thank you for attending the 13th Annual

Women in Agriculture Conference!

The objective of this conference is to empower you with the risk management tools to

help your farm business; whether you are happy with where you are now or if you

want to grow and/or diversify your farming operation. This conference offers you a

relaxed learning experience with keynote and general speakers, formal presentations

and the opportunity to network with other women in agriculture. We hope you will find

significant management tools, knowledge and resources that you can use and take

back to add to your farm toolbox.

The planning committee has worked very hard to put together a dynamic program of

speakers and topics. Please choose the sessions that most interest you. We

challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and attend other sessions that may

offer you a new opportunity.

On behalf of the Conference Committee, we thank you again for joining us at the 2014

Women in Agriculture Conference. You are the reason this conference has been so

successful over the years. Please take every opportunity to engage in learning

opportunities, network with the women in agriculture, visit our sponsor’s exhibits and

enjoy our featured speaker’s presentations.

Sincerely,

Conference Co-Chairs

Annie's Project is designed to empower women in agriculture to develop networks and skills key to making successful businesses. Through the courses, women in agriculture find answers, strength, friendship, and grow in confidence, business skills, and community prestige. Farming is a unique business that has strong ties to family, values and land. These strong ties lead to the need for

outreach and education on risk management topics such as financial planning, estate planning, marketing, communication, computer programs, budgeting, insurance and much more.

- Annie’s Project is an eight week course focusing on risk management education held at locations in Maryland, Delaware and New Jersey

- Managing for Today and Tomorrow is a six week course that provides a more indepth focus on financial and farm transition planning held at locations across Maryland and Delaware

- Various farm tours, reunion meetings, newsletters, social media and workshops

http://www.extension.umd.edu/annies-project

http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~farmmgmt/anniesproject.html

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Keynote Speaker

Val Cordrey

Valery Cordrey is co-owner of East Coast Garden Center, RSC Landscaping, The

Cordrey Center, the Mary Jane and Richard Cordrey Enrichment Center, and The Secret

Garden! She also works closely with Cordrey Charities and loves promoting the joys of

gardening to those of all ages. Valery has a B.S. in Business from the University of

Delaware and is an active Master Gardener. She appreciates the excitement of the

Garden Center, with great people, loyal, interesting customers and knowledgeable,

friendly employees. Valery enjoys the creativity of new plants, landscape designing,

customized containers – and especially the educational and fun classes! She shares her

passion with the listeners of 92.7 WGMD through the radio show “The Potting Shed”

every Saturday from 9 am – 10 am and daily at the Garden Center.

www.eastcoastgardencenter.com/

Table Vendors

Agricultural Law Education Initiative

Crow Insurance Agency

Delaware Department of Agriculture

Delmarva Farmer

Future Harvest CASA

King Crop Insurance

MDA- Crop Insurance Education

MidAtlantic Common Ground

MidAtlantic Farm Credit

Paradise Energy Solutions

PNC Bank

Triton Wealth Management

USDA/ Delaware Farm Service Agency

USDA NASS, Northern Regional Field Office

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Weller & Associates, LLC

Whitten Insurance Company

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We welcome your input and ideas for future events! Luncheon Speaker

Laurie DeYoung

Laurie DeYoung has been the voice of WPOC's morning show since 1985. She often gets asked if

she's always been on a country station and the answer is no. WPOC is the only country station

she's ever hosted a show on. There were several other stations before she landed in Baltimore, in

fact WPOC is her ninth. Her career started in Michigan where she worked at stations in Detroit,

Fremont (home of Gerber Baby Foods) and Grand Rapids. Laurie then took a job at KBST in San

Diego because, "who wouldn't leave Michigan for sunny southern California?" Her final stop to date

is WPOC in Baltimore.

Laurie has been nominated for broadcast awards from many organizations throughout her career

including R&R, Billboard and the Country Music Association. In 1994, she won the CMA's large

market radio personality award. In 1995, the CMA added major markets to their list and Laurie has

been nominated many times for that as well. In 2010, she was inducted into the Country Music DJ

Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Laurie is married to Ed, the man she met when she was just 16 and a senior in high school. They

have three children and have also "parented" many dogs since they decided to get married in

1977.

Laurie enjoys speaking at events, schools and churches in the Baltimore area and when asked

about hobbies, lists: baking pies, reading, writing and travel.

These conferences are planned, in a large part, with input from your responses on the

evaluations. Please be sure to fill out workshop evaluations and the conference evalua-

tion form. Thank you!

Please share your suggestions for future sessions and / or speakers:

After completion of this form, it can be given to any conference volunteer.

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Mindie Burgoyne, is a travel writer, blogger, author, tour guide and speaker. Her focus is traveling

within the context of a story to mystical – magical places that stir the mind and spirit. She’s also

the organizer of a travel club for girlfriends called The Travel Hags.

Mindie has written three books on regional travel and her writings and photographs have been

featured in the Baltimore Sun, CBS News, National Geographic Television Network, the Today

Show, Maryland Life Magazine, What’s Up Eastern Shore, the National Catholic Reporter,

Guideposts, the Vancouver Sun, Metropolitan Magazine and Notre Dame Magazine as well as

numerous business and travel websites including the Irish Fireside which named her blog posts

among the best writing of Irish interest in both 2010 and 2011.

Mindie currently runs four blog sites and operates packaged tours for women who want to travel

with girlfriends – Travel Hags.

Formerly the publisher of Trinity Music and The Pastoral Press in Washington, DC, Mindie and her

husband, Dan have moved to the rural Eastern Shore of Maryland where she continues to write,

guide tours and speak at conferences and events.

Whenever Mindie and Dan can make time, they roll along American roads with r-pod in tow,

scouting out the best fishing spots, flatwater kayaking trails, historic towns, haunted houses, and

the friendly people along the way. This makes for interesting writing.

Featured Presenter

Mindie Burgoyne

Presenters

Jenny Rhodes

Jennifer “Jenny” Rhodes is an Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources for the University of Maryland Extension Queen Anne’s County. Jenny also owns and operates a poultry and grain farm with her two sons. She is a graduate of UMES with a B.S. in Agriculture and a M.E. in Agriculture and Extension Education. The main focuses of her programs are agriculture profita-bility programs, risk management, and poultry production education. Jenny serves as Past President of the Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., board member of Queen Anne’s County Farm Bureau, Queen Anne’s Soil Conservation District and MidAtlantic Farm Credit. Agriculture has always been an important component of her life and she enjoys working with not only the agricul-ture sector but educating other community members about agriculture and natural resources. She now enjoys spending time with her two grandsons.

Michele Walfred

Michele Walfred is a communication specialist at the University of Delaware College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. From UD Michele earned her BA in journalism and is slated to earn her MA in digital humanites this spring. For the college, Michele is a contributing social media administrator of Delaware 4-H and Cooperative Extension on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr, WordPress, Hootsuite, Storify, YouTube and Tagboard. Michele is a frequent blogger on gardening and art history topics. In addition to the social media platforms mentioned, she uses LinkedIn and on occasion Pinterest. While there are more out there, Michele doesn’t have enough brain cells left to take on another!

Tracy Wootten

Tracy Wootten is the Horticulture Agent for University of Delaware Cooperative Extension in Sussex County. She started her career in 1989 doing fresh market and processing vegetable crop research and grower educational programs. Her specialties were seedless watermelons, specialty melons and lima beans. She received her B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Delaware in Plant Science. As a result of her master's research with lima bean production in Delaware and California, new varieties were developed for Delaware growers. As an Extension Agent, she is responsible for homeowner and commercial horticulture educational outreach, Sussex County Master Gardener program, is a member of the Fruit & Vegetable Grower Association of Delaware and advisor to the Delaware Nursery & Landscape Association. She grew up on a farm in Seaford, Delaware and enjoys helping her husband on their farm. Tracy loves spending time with her family and friends as well as volunteering in her local community.

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Presenters Entrepreneurial Coach

Ginger S. Myers

Ginger S. Myers is the Director of the Maryland Rural Enterprise Development Center and

Extension Marketing Specialist, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources, University of

Maryland Extension. Ginger brings over 30 years of experience in production agriculture, agri-

business and consulting to these positions. She currently works with rural entrepreneurs and

new and beginning farmers, helps to develop new markets and networking opportunities, and

assists with business development and business planning. She also publishes several

newsletters, maintains both a rural business development and a marketing website, and is a

regular contributor to the agricultural press.

www.extension.umd.edu/mredc

www.extension.umd.edu/agmarketing

Dr. Brigid McCrea

Dr. Brigid McCrea serves as Assistant Professor and Poultry Specialist at Delaware State University. Her initial interest in poultry stems from her many years as a 4-H member and then 4-H leader. She chose the Avian Sciences program for her B.S. and M.S. degrees at the University of California at Davis. It was through excellent mentorship at this institution, as well as stimulating side project and outreach activities, that her interest grew in microbiology and cooperative extension. After three summers working on a survey of the ratite industry and a niche market poultry microbiology project, she chose to further her education by obtaining a Ph.D. in Poultry Science from Auburn University. Her project’s area of em-phasis was in microbiology and molecular analysis of Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli in commer-cial broiler operations from farm-to-fork. She currently specializes in small flocks; niche market poultry products; and both pre and post harvest food safety.

Meredith Melendez

Meredith Melendez is a Senior Program Coordinator of Agriculture with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County. Meredith offers educational outreach to a diverse group of growers focusing on vege-table production. Specific areas of focus are farm food safety, organic production and beginner farmer programming.

Dr. Jonathan “ Jon” Moyle

Dr. Jonathan “Jon” Moyle is the Extension Poultry Specialist for the University of Maryland. He attended Brigham Young University where he received his B.S. in Animal Science. Then worked for 15 years, during which time he owned and operated a broiler breeder farm, before returning to the University of Arkansas were he got his M.S. and Ph.D. in Poultry Science. After completion of his Ph.D. he served a Post-doc position with the USDA-ARS, in Fayetteville AR. In graduate school he worked on reproductive management and behavior in broiler breeders. Later his research involved improving organic and free range poultry production, along with looking for natural compounds that can be used to help growers pre-vent and control disease. Currently he is looking at ways to help growers improve nutrient management and improve biosecurity.

Beth Anne Mumford

Beth Anne Mumford has been telling the story of today’s food and farmers for nearly two decades through strategic communication and stakeholder outreach initiatives, media relations and issues man-agement. With a background in agriculture policy and public affairs, Beth Anne uses her experience and knowledge to assist clients in building trust through both words and action.

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Presenters Conference Schedule

For your convenience, a map of Dover Downs Hotel and Casino is located in the

center of this program.

Thursday, February 20, 2014

8:00 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Sponsor Tables

9:00 a.m. Welcome and Introductions

9:30 a.m. General Session

Keynote Address: Val Cordrey

10:10 a.m. Breakout Session 1

11:20 a.m. Breakout Session 2

12:30 p.m. Buffet Luncheon and Visit Sponsor Tables

Luncheon Address: Laurie DeYoung

2:10 p.m. Breakout Session 3

3:20 p.m. Breakout Session 4

4:30 p.m. General Session

Featured Speaker: Mindie Burgoyne

6-8 p.m. Reception and Harness Racing

Reception Information

The reception in the Diamond Lounge will begin at 6 :00 p.m.

There will be plenty to eat and plenty of time to network. A cash

bar will be available.

Jennifer Layton

Originally from Pittsburgh, Jennifer studied Marketing at the University of Maryland where she met her husband, William. They married immediately after graduation, and spent the next seven years living in Kansas City, Los Angeles and Cincinnati. Traveling around gave her an opportunity to gather different types of experience including: collections, quality assurance, procurement, and training. After those first seven years she was convinced to settle on the Eastern Shore, so that she and her husband could take over his family's grain farm.

Once on the Shore Jennifer worked at the Small Business Development Center at Salisbury University where she received her Masters degree in Business Administration. From there she went onto Matech where she worked as project manager for the manufacturing company. In 2011, Jennifer gave up her position in Salisbury to become the 'Jen'eral manager of their new family venture, Layton's Chance Winery and Vineyard. In this role, she oversees the vision, operations, and the marketing side of the business.

Jennifer is actively involved in the community. She is currently the President of the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, is a the chair for the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce Marketing Network, a member of the Governor's Young Farmer Advisory Council, a board member of the Maryland Wineries Association and graduate of the LEAD Maryland Program. In addition, Jennifer is very involved with the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University serving as a judge for their entrepreneurship competition, as well as serving on their Strategic Planning Com-mittee and Shore Hatchery Board that grants funds to entrepreneurs.

Today, Jennifer and her husband William live on the family farm with their children Stephen and Alison.

Lynn F. Little

Lynn is an Extension Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences with University of Maryland Extension, Washington County office from 1988 to present. She is a graduate of Shepherd College with a BA in Secondary and Vocational Home Economics and Hood College with a Mas-ters of Science in Administration and Supervision.

Lynn’s areas of educational responsibility include family finance, nutrition, health and well-being, food preservation, and food safety. As part of her educational outreach into the community, Lynn has a weekly news column in the Lifestyle section of the Herald Mail newspaper.

She was born and raised in Howard County, Maryland and has lived in Washington County for 42 years with husband David. Lynn and Dave have 2 daughters, 2 son-in-laws and 4 grandsons.

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Workshop Sessions Presenters

Judy Crow

Judy Crow has over 25 years of collegiate teaching and 7 years of operating a non-profit Family Support Center. In her career she was known for taking a dream and creating a reality. The preschools that she developed are still operational today and the thousands of pre-school teachers that she taught are in Maryland and Delaware teaching preschoolers. Six years ago she married a farmer and was given the opportunity to reshape a third generation family farm. She grew up on a dairy farm in Cecil County of Maryland and now has returned to her roots. She has a passion for respecting the past while building the future. She has a talent for marketing and her business plan always involves supporting other local farmers and businesses. She is a member of Kent County Tourism Board, the Maryland Winery and Grape Growers Association and she is very active in local business organization.

Mike Deshaies

Mike Deshaies is a Kent County Delaware Master Gardener. He enjoys helping others be successful in their gardening endeavors. Vegetable and raised bed gardening is one of his specialties. He is an active member of the Master Gardener Accessible Gardening Program. Mike joined Delaware Master Gardeners in 2001. Before moving to Delaware, Mike worked as a U.S. Border Patrol Agent for 15 years. He retired as a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with a total of 25 years working in Federal Law Enforcement. He and his wife Martha reside in Milford, Delaware.

Paul Goeringer

Paul Goeringer has an extensive background in legal risk management issues impacting agriculture. Prior to joining the Center for Agricultural and Natural Resource Policy, Paul worked on risk management issues at the University of Arkansas. Since arriving at the Center for Agricultural and Natural Resource Policy, Paul’s research and outreach is focused on legal issues impacting Maryland’s farmers, including agricultural leasing laws, mineral leasing issues, environmental regulations, estate planning, right-to-farm laws, federal farm program and crop insurance program eligibility, and contracting issues. Paul is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma, a LL.M in Agricultural Law and a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics from the University of Arkansas, and is licensed to practice in Oklahoma. Paul is an active member of the American Agricultural Law Association and Southern Agricultural Economics Association and a member of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association.

February 20, 2014

Time Ballroom

B Silver Lake Chesapeake Delaware

8:00 - 9:00

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Visit Sponsor Tables

9:00

Welcome:

Dr. Rodgers, University of Delaware

Dr. Wright, University of Maryland

Keynote Address: Val Cordrey

10:10 -11:10

Do’s & Don’ts of

Business Plans

Promoting Through Social Media

Backyard Poultry 101: Fact or Fiction

11:20 - 12:20

From Dairy Farm to Thriving Agritourism Business

Marketing Research Analysis and Promotion

Financial Planning 101

12:30 - 2:00

Buffet Lunch and Visit Sponsor Tables

General Session: Laurie DeYoung

2:10 - 3:10

Building Trust and Confidence in Today’s Food System

Succession Planning for Farm Businesses

Good Agriculture Practices to Reduce Human Pathogen Risks on the Farm

3:20 -4:20

Property Rights & Right to Farm Laws

Garden Smart, Garden Easy

Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty

4:30 -5:30

General Session: Mindie Burgoyne

6:00 -8:00

Reception and Harness Racing NOTE: This will be in the Diamond Lounge

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Presenters

Breakout Session 1

10:10 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.

Do’s and Don’ts of Writing Your Farm Business Plan- Did you know that without a written business plan the IRS considers your farm just a hobby? So, where do you start? What should you focus your writing on? These questions as well as the do’s and don’ts of writing the essential components of a business plan will be discussed. This is a great seminar for beginners and experienced business plan writers alike.

Promoting through Social Media- Participants will learn how to both promote their business on popular social media while helping to narrow the ag literacy gap! Pro-agriculture engagement is very much needed in the social media arena. We will review popular social media platforms and social media trends. Bring your devices!

Backyard Poultry 101– Fact or Fiction- Do you have questions about raising a back yard flock? This will be an interactive presentation to help potential and existing small farmers to start, operate and manage a backyard poultry flock. Have your questions ready!

Breakout Session 2

11:20 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

From Dairy Farm to Thriving Agritourism Business- Crow Farm has transformed a 3rd Generation Family Farm by utilizing existing farm resources and building a business plan that provides diversification. Learn how the 365 acre working family farm has embraced change that will provide opportunities for generations forward while also contributing to the local economy. The previous dairy and grain farming operation has reshaped its future by adding a Farmstay B&B, direct sales of Grass Fed Angus Beef, a Vineyard, Winery and a wine Tasting Room.

Marketing Research Analysis and Promotion- This presentation takes you through the steps on how to determine what is unique about your venture, who are your customers and what they are like. With this information, you will learn how to promote your business to reach these target customers.

Financial Planning 101- In this breakout session, we will discuss steps you can take to obtain financial empowerment and success. Discover how to identify your goals, determine your net worth, analyze investment options and allocations for your portfolio, recognize your risk tolerance, perform portfolio reviews, protect your wealth, partner with professionals, and ultimately pass it on.

General Session & Workshop Descriptions

Karen Baer, CSA, CDFA

Karen started in the financial services industry in 1986 on the ground floor-literally. Beginning in the mailroom of Texas based Southmark Financial Services, she continued to pursue her goal of becom-ing a Financial Advisor through the same personal determination and strong work ethic that she currently brings to each of her clients. Karen's unique, fresh approach to financial portfolio manage-ment comes from her deep understanding of all aspects of the industry along with her dedication to her clients. Self-directed and highly motivated, Karen provides her clients with a level of service that is unrivaled and she always welcomes the opportunity to assist her clients with all aspects of their lives. Karen is located in the Chester office and primarily serves clients throughout Anne Arundel County and Maryland's Eastern Shore.

Karen is a devoted wife, mother and community activist. Her current community interests include serving on the Board of Directors of the Chesapeake Women's Network as well as on the Board of Crossroads Community, Inc. Additional community activities include leading her son's Cub Scout Den as Den Leader and mentoring a number of clients from the Crossroads Community. Karen lives outside of Centreville, Md. on a working farm with her husband Bob and family. She also assists Bob with his farm work, growing produce and raising cattle.

Marianna Batie

Ms. Batie is an Eastern Shore native with roots in agriculture that reach back more than a century to a homestead in Highmore, South Dakota. Her professional experience is in the practice of tax law, and specifically in the areas of trusts and estates. Currently Ms. Batie, is a VP and Senior Wealth Planner at PNC Wealth Management.

Jenny Carleo

Jenny is a County Agricultural Agent for Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Agricultural Science (1999), a Master’s Degree in Plant Science (2003) and a mini-MBA certificate (2010) all from Rutgers University. Over the past 10 years in her employment at Rutgers, Jenny has become known for developing new cultural practices for specialty crops and her work on farm business management for women. Jenny is co-director of Annie’s Project New Jersey.

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Breakout Session 3

2:10 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Building Trust and Confidence in Today’s Food System- More than ever, consumers have questions about their food and whether today’s food system meets their expectations and values. Consumer research conducted by the Center for Food Integrity shows that building consumer trust in today’s food system starts with values. We’ll explore how articulating shared-values messages provides agricultural leaders with the opportunity to connect during “critical conversations” in a way that builds trust and confidence in today’s farms and today’s food.

Succession Planning for Farm Businesses- This session will review why succession planning is important, what succession planning entails, and provide unique solutions to succession planning challenges in farming families.

Good Agriculture Practices to Reduce Human Pathogen Risks on the Farm- Recent human illness outbreaks in fresh consumed produce have increased the governments interest and consumer interest in farm food safety. Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) focus on areas of human pathogen risk on farms and methods to reduce those risks. In this session, we will discuss GAPs relative to mid-Atlantic farms. Additionally, the results of a multi-year human pathogen sampling program on New Jersey farms will be reviewed and an update on the Food Safety Modernization Acts Proposed Produce Rule will be given.

Breakout Session 4

3:20 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.

Property Rights & Right to Farm Laws- Ever wonder what your rights and duties are when it comes to third parties on your farm? What if that third party is injured while on your farm? Would you be liable for the injuries? Finally, you may have often wondered what protections does a right-to-farm law offer me and my operation? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in this session.

Garden Smart, Garden Easy- Enjoy gardening and just don’t have a lot of time? Would love to have fresh vegetables, but don’t have a lot of space? Join us to learn about tools that make gardening easier. Learn how to construct a raised bed, salad box or use containers to enhance your gardening experience. We have ideas and solutions that enable people to experience the joy of growing their own food from ages 8 to 80. Tools will be available for you to try.

Preserving Your Garden’s Bounty - Food preservation is a way to keep flavors at their best, food edible and nutritious. Interested in updating your knowledge on canning, freezing and drying foods? Pressure canners vs. cookers, how freezing affects food, and drying, the oldest method of preserving fruits, vegetable and herbs. Come learn the current research-based recommendations for methods of home food preservation.

General Session & Workshop Descriptions

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Reception and Harness Racing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dover Downs is a harness racing track located within the city limits of Dover, Delaware. The harness racing events are actually held on the infield of the Dover International Speed-way, a one-mile concrete, banked oval track that NASCAR fans have nicknamed “The Monster Mile”. Dover Downs has hosted harness racing events since its inception in 1969. Live harness races are simulcast to tracks and other off-track betting locations across North America on each of the company's more than 140 live race dates.

The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Diamond Lounge, our own private room overlooking the race track. Enjoy plenty of food while socializing with friends, new

and old. Cash bar is available.

General Session and Workshop Descriptions

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