2020 Conference Agenda
Wednesday, February 12 |
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Pre-conference Workshops (optional)An Introduction to QuickBooks for Farm Recordkeeping Advanced QuickBooks Agritourism in the Flint Hills This tour includes stops at Hildebrand Farms Dairy near Junction City and Liquid Art Winery and Estate near Manhattan. |
4:30–6:00 p.m. | Exhibitor set-up - Conference Center Foyer |
5:00–6:00 p.m. | Registration and early check-in available - Conference Center Foyer |
Thursday, February 13All sessions will be in the conference center. |
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7:00 a.m. | Registration Check-in and Breakfast - Conference Center Foyer Silent Auction opens (ends 10:45 a.m. Friday) |
7:45 a.m. |
Welcome and General Session - Big Basin/Kaw NationMap of My KingdomA play on farmland transfer by Mary Swander, commissioned by Practical Farmers of Iowa
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9:45–10:45 a.m. |
Breakout Session 1Practical Feeding of Minerals for Cattle (Konza Prairie) Aching Joints and Arthritis Don't have to Hold You Back (Kings) Crop Insurance 101 (Flint Hills) Map of My Kingdom: The Story Behind the Play and Discussion of Farmland Transition (Alcove) Fence Law and Lease Law (Tuttle) |
11:00 a.m.–Noon |
Breakout Session 2Food Safety for Farmer's Market Vendors and Produce Growers (McDowell) 2018 Farm Bill Conversation, Farm Bill Programs (Flint Hills) Estate Planning (Tuttle) Building Know, Like and Trust through Social Media Networking (Alcove) Dual Use of Cover Crops for Forage and Soil Health in Dryland Cropping Systems (Konza Prairie)
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Noon–1:30 p.m. |
Lunch and General Session - Big Basin/Kaw NationTop of Mind (panel presentation)Moderator: Lance Woodbury, adviser to family-owned and closely-held businesses, including farm businessesPanelists:
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1:30-2:00 p.m. |
Dessert and Visit Vendors/Exhibitors - Conference Center Foyer |
2:00–3:00 p.m. |
Breakout Session 3Basics of Organic Farming (Flint Hills) Best Management Practices for Estrus Synchronization and Artificial Insemination in Beef Females (Konza Prairie) Negotiation Tips and Tricks (McDowell) Agricultural Technology Utilization Across Generations (Tuttle) Managing Stress and Mental Health Challenges During Tough Times (Alcove) |
3:15-4:15 p.m. |
Breakout Session 4Reproductive Technologies: What's Possible and Where Will They Fit? (Konza Prairie) Growing Agritourism in Kansas (Kings) Sheep and Goat Management Basics: Sheep and Goat 101 (Flint Hills) Financial Options and FSA Loan Programs (Tuttle) Do Trees Belong on My Farm? (Alcove) Farm Family Dynamics: Working with Those You Love (McDowell) |
4:30–5:30 p.m. |
Networking Reception and Roundtables - Big Basin/Kaw NationAgriculture Partners Independent Agriculture Producers Agriculture Helpers Absentee Landowners Agriculture Industry Career Women Business Managers |
Evening |
Dinner on your own or in small groups |
Friday, February 14 |
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7:15–8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast buffet available - Conference Center Foyer |
7:45–9:00 a.m. |
General Session - Big Basin/Kaw NationTrade's Impact on U.S. AgricultureChad Hart, Associate Professor of Economics, Iowa State UniversityIn this presentation, we will explore how international trade impacts the various U.S. agricultural markets and examine the factors shaping global trade flows. We will discuss the current state of U.S. trade policies and trade agreements, outlining the potential for new future agreements with several trade partners. |
9:15–10:15 a.m. |
Breakout Session 5Farm Income Tax Update (Konza Prairie) Sharpening Your Weed Identification Skills (McDowell) Preserve It Fresh, Preserve It Safe (Flint Hills) Weathering the Storm in Agriculture: Developing Skills to Cope with Farm Stress (Tuttle) Protein Disruption: Can We Eat Our Way Out of Climate Change? (Alcove) First-Year Hemp Trials (Kings) |
10:15-10:45 a.m. | Visit vendors/exhibitors, Silent Auction ends at 10:45 a.m. |
10:45–11:45 a.m. |
Breakout Session 6Crop Marketing and Risk Management (Konza Prairie) Mobile Technology and Health Management (Flint Hills) Plant Nutrition Impact on Produce Quality (McDowell) How to Use Your Farm Records as a Management Tool (Tuttle) Renewable Energy/Electric Transmission (Alcove) |
Noon |
Lunch and Closing Session Speaker - Big Basin/Kaw NationThe Hero of Your Own Story: The architecture of stories that connect with othersVance Crowe, Communications ConsultantFor nearly a decade agriculture has been implored to “tell your story,” in order to connect with consumers, and yet it seems that the activists against modern farming seem to be more effective at connecting with the people farmers are trying to reach. Is there a pattern, a template, or lessons that could help you become a tangibly better storyteller? During this talk, communications expert Vance Crowe, will discuss the architecture of stories that connect with people on a deep level. He will share insights into the game plans of the activists and highlight how everyone can learn to tell stories that connect with others. Conference participants will delight in stories of Vance’s experiences as a deckhand on a ship, a returned US Peace Corps Volunteer and his experiences as the Director of Millennial Engagement for Monsanto. From these stories, participants will see how they can construct stories that captivate, inspire and change others. |
2:00 p.m. | Adjourn |