Your Local Crop Insurance Team Invites You to a Day Just for Producers!
We’re proud to host a Grower Meeting, designed to give you the knowledge and tools you need to make informed decisions for your operation in 2025.
This half-day event features:
- Industry Updates: Hear the latest on Crop Insurance, Farm Bill programs, and grain markets.
- Precision Ag Technology: Learn how new tools can support your success.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow producers and industry experts over coffee, donuts, and lunch.
- A Chance to Win: We are giving away a brand new DEWALT 20V Max XR Leaf Blower (125mph) to one lucky attendee - but you must be present to win!
📅 Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00am - 2:00pm
📍 Location: Ruthsburg Community Center | 105 Damsontown Road, Queen Anne, MD
RSVP Deadline: January 24, 2025
You may also call 888.339.3334 to RSVP.
Tentative Agenda:
8:00am-9:00am: Donuts, Coffee, Network, Check-In
9:00am: Welcome
9:15am - 10:00am: Risk Management Agency (RMA) Crop Insurance Updates | Kevin Wooten, Director of Raleigh Regional Office, Risk Management Agency
10:00am - 10:20am: Navigating Your Coverage Options: Prepare for 2025 Sales Closing | Farm Credit Crop Insurance Agents
10:20am - 10:30am: Break
10:30am - 11:00am: Farm Service Agency (FSA) | New Farm Bill Program Updates | Kimberly King, Queen Anne’s County Executive Director, Farm Service Agency
11:00am -11:30am: Utilizing Precision Ag Technology for Crop Insurance | Matt Mastin, Marketing Supervisor, Rain & Hail Atlantic Coast Division
11:30am - 11:45am: Break
11:45am - 12:15pm: Grain Marketing Updates | Mark Townsend, Ag Agent Associate, University of Maryland Extension
12:15pm - 12:45pm: Balance Sheets: The Importance of Accurate Year-End Numbers for Grain Farmers | Kim LaNeve & Adam Cole, Farm Credit Ag Relationship Managers
12:45pm - 2:00pm: Lunch & Networking
Lunch will be pit beef sandwiches, Maryland crab soup, sides, and desserts.