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2007 Rural Enterprises Conference Schedule |
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8-9:00 am Registration 8:00 am Trade Show Opens 9:00 am Opening Session (Auditorium) 9:30 am Break/Trade Show 9:45 am Session I A. Growing Summer Strawberries in the Mountains Willie Lantz, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Maryland Cooperative Extension-Garrett Co Charles DeBerry, DeBerry Farm B. Herbals & Ruminant Health Using herbs in forages to enhance ruminant health Kenneth E. Turner, Ph.D., Research Animal Scientist and Supervisory Lead Scientist - USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center C. The Master Gardener Program How the program works & what you’ll learn Georgy Plaugher, Extension Agent-Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Community Development, WVU Extension Service, Tucker County D. Does it Pay to Grow Bt Sweet Corn? Alternative method for controlling corn ear worms Galen Dively, University of Maryland Integrated Pest Management Specialist E. Free/Low Cost Farm Website Listings (basic computer skills needed) Cheryl DeBerry, Agriculture Marketing Specialist, Garrett Co. Economic Development F. Youth Session 1 - Off to a Good Start Ann Sherrard, 4-H Extension Educator, Maryland Cooperative Extension, Garrett Co., MD G. Teen Session 1 - Expanding Your Value Value-added on your family’s farm Carrie Stemple, Host 10:45 am Break/Trade Show 11:00 am Session 2 A. Fall-Bearing Raspberry Production Willie Lantz B. Finishing Small Ruminants on Pasture Carcass data from current research project included Kenneth E. Turner, Ph.D. C. Understanding & Using Your Soil Test Home garden and farm applications Derrick Bender, Agriculture Extension Educator, Maryland Cooperative Extension, Allegany Co., MD D. IPM Management of Insects in Vegetable Vine Crops Alternative methods to control these insects Galen Dively E. It’s Easier Than You Think! Create & Publish a Farm Website (Basic computer skills needed) Cheryl DeBerry, Agriculture Marketing Specialist F. Youth Session 2 - What’s Your Price? Techniques to set your price G. Teen Session 2 - Exploring Value-Added Hands-on value-added experience |
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12:00 pm Lunch/Trade Show 1:15 pm Session 3 A. Getting Started in Honey Production & Marketing Bob Noel, Longtime Beekeeper, Associate Researcher with WVU Honeybee Research, and Computer Science Teacher at Fort Hill High School Harry Mallow, Longtime Beekeeper and Former Maryland Bee Inspector B. Goat Equipment & Fencing Tarter Gate Company and Preston Fencing
C. Starting Seeds Indoors - Growing Plants Under Lights Barb Sanders, Preston Co. Master Gardener D. Insect & Disease Prevention in Tomatoes & Peppers Lee Young, County Extension Director, Horticulture Agent, Washington Co., PA Cooperative Extension E. Using Life Insurance & Trusts as Vehicles for Estate Planning Chip Bennett, Regional Director, Farm Family Insurance Robin Morris, Trust Officer, First United Bank & Trust F. Youth Session 3 - Letting Others Know: Advertising and business expansion G. Teen Session 3 - Elevating Your Value Improving Sustainability through added value Paige Dopson, Host 2:15 pm Break/Trade Show 2:30 pm Session 4 A. Managing Disease, Critters, & More in Your Honey Operation Harry Mallow Bob Noel B. MPWV Meat Goat Producers Assn. Meeting C. Garden Animals: Friends or Foes? How to keep the friends, get rid of the foes Georgy Plaugher D. Soil Quality - Factors to Consider Looking beyond nutrients to increase soil health Lee Young E. Insuring Farm Income - Using AGR Lite Insuring farm profits for sustainability Tom McConnell, Extension Specialist - Farm Management, WVU Extension Service F. Youth Session 4 - How Did I Do? Cashing out, a look at profit and loss G. Teen Session 4 - Enjoying Value-Added Hands-on value-added experience 3:30 pm Have a safe trip home! |
