Delaware Ag Week  January 7 - 12, 2008

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Agronomy and Soybean Session

 

Thursday, January 10, 2008     9:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.     Dover Building

 

9:00 a.m - 9:45 a.m.

Energy Efficiency of Alternative Fuels and Tips on Saving Energy on the Farm

James Glancey, Associate Professor, Departments of Bioresources Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, University of Delaware

 

9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

The Ryan Odens Story:  A Story of Farm Safety and Recovery

Ryan Odens, National Farm Safety Representative, Easter Seals

 

10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Stover Removal—How Much is too Much

David Holshouser, Associate Professor and Extension Soybean Specialist, Virginia Tech, Tidewater AREC

 

10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

USDA Grant Opportunities for Farmers

Marlene Elliott, Maryland/Delaware State Director, USDA Rural Development

 

11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

The Nature Conservancy Outreach to Landowners:  Conservation Options and Estate Planning

Andy Manus, Director of Conservation Programs, The Delaware Chapter of the Nature Conservancy

Kate Hackett, Director of Land Protection, The Delaware Chapter of The Nature Conservancy

 

11:15 a.m.                             LUNCH

 

 

Session Summary:

DE Pesticide Certification Credits:  1

MD Pesticide Certification  Credits:  0

DE Nutrient Management Credits:  1

Certified Crop Consultant Credits:  2

Note:  Maryland Voucher Training Credits are Pending Approval