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Monday
- February 8, 2010
Idaho
Agriculture Shippers Workshop
Pre-conference
not open to media or carriers. Participation in the Shippers
Workshop is not
part of Ag Summit registration. Please note additional fee for
the workshop in the Summit Selection and Fees section of the registration
form. To
register, please either print the form above or use the online
registration system. Registration questions can be directed to
208-888-0988. Specific content or workshop questions can be
directed to Amanda Albers at 208-332-8678. |
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You are invited by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Transportation Coalition, and the Larry Branen Idaho Ag Summit to join us for the annual Idaho Ag Shippers
Workshop
Federal and state transportation issues and costs are a major factor for Idaho agriculture. Transportation challenges face Idaho agriculture interests and exporters are grappling, at times, with crippling shortages of ocean containers.
We have assembled a team of experts from the federal and state level to share insights, make projections and answer your tough questions. Following the morning presentation, we will meet in a roundtable format and answer questions over lunch. Peter Friedmann, Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition in Washington DC, will facilitate the presentations and discussion.
Any agriculture group, organization or business in Idaho that is directly involved with transporting Idaho commodities and products within and outside the State are encouraged to attend. Transportation is a costly input for products, and the goal of the Idaho Agriculture Shippers Workshop is to address some of the issues that are on the front burner related to transportation.
Click
here to view a more detailed listing of issues to be addressed. |
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Monday
- February 8, 2010
Ag
Summit Program |
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12:30
pm |
Summit
Registration |
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1:00
pm |
Meet
and Greet Reception |
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1:30
pm |
Opening
Session
Welcome from Larry Branen
Remarks from co-chairman, Pat Barclay |
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1:45
pm |
Issues
and Survivability of Idaho Agriculture
Moderator: Fred DePell, Northwest Farm Credit Services
Norm Semanko, Idaho Water Users
Travis Jones, Idaho Grain Producers
Brent Olmstead, Milk Producers of Idaho
Rick Stott, Agri Beef
Chad Henggeler, Henggeler Orchards and Packing |
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3:15
pm |
Dairy
Break |
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3:45
pm |
Q
& A to Panel and Summary
Moderator: Fred DePell, Northwest Farm Credit Services
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5:00
pm |
Sismiss
Moderator: Paul Kjellander, Governor's Office on Energy |
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6:00
pm |
All
Idaho Strolling Supper
With Idaho Legislators |
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Tuesday
- February 8, 2010
Ag
Summit Program |
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7:30
am |
Ag
Leadership Breakfast
Hosted by USDA Farm Service Agency, USDA Rural Development, USDA
Natural
Resource Conservation Service
"Renewed Role of Idaho Agriculture"
Dr. Duane Nellis, President - University of Idaho |
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9:30
am |
Opening
Session - "Idaho Producers: Meeting Consumers Demands for
Local Foods"
Leah Clark, ISDA Trade Specialist and Idaho Preferred® Program
Manager |
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10:45
am |
Dairy
Break |
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11:00
pm |
Reception
for Award Winners & Guests |
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11:45
pm |
Seating
- Governor's Awards Luncheon |
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12:00
pm |
Governor's
Awards Luncheon
Governor C.L. "Butch" Otter (invited) |
