Local farmers will have the chance to learn valuable business protection strategies at an upcoming conference hosted jointly by Delaware Farm Bureau and University of Delaware Cooperative Extension. The organizations will present their fourth annual farming risk management event on February 25, 2026, at Harrington Fire Hall.
Since its debut in 2022, this annual gathering has focused on helping agricultural producers reduce operational risks. Given the constantly shifting market landscape, farmers need effective approaches to safeguard their financial stability.
The 2026 program will include presentations covering commodity crop financial planning for the coming year, technology investment economics, insurance coverage choices for 2026, grain market predictions, agricultural chemical costs, farmer retirement planning, and coping with uncertain losses. Presenters from University of Delaware, University of Maryland, American Farm Bureau, and additional organizations will provide expert knowledge on these subjects. Participants can also obtain one Delaware and two Maryland Nutrient Management continuing education credits.
The educational event begins at 8:00am and concludes at 4:00pm on February 25, 2026, at Harrington Fire Hall. Organizers will provide lunch at no cost, and attendance is complimentary, though advance registration is required. Farmers can sign up at defb.org/risk-management-conference/. Questions may be directed to Nate Bruce at [email protected] or Mikayla Paul at [email protected].
