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STRONG 79TH CONVENTION 12/4/13–12/6/13
Featured Speakers
Where to Find it The Marriott Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center are located at No. 1 Statehouse Plaza and 100 East Markham Street.
Mike Beebe Governor
Randy Veach President, ARFB
Meeting Rooms: The program indicates individual sessions and meeting rooms. n Marriott Hotel – Registration and displays will be located in the pre-convention and lobby areas of the mezzanine floor level. The Ballroom, Hoffman and Manning meeting rooms are also on this level. The Arkansas Ballroom is on the lobby level. Most breakout meetings will be held in the Marriott Conference Center, located at the north end of the lobby level of the hotel. n Statehouse Convention Center – located adjacent to the Marriott Hotel, Hall I will be the site for the Presidents’ Awards Breakfast, Women’s Luncheon and Sew With Cotton Fashion Show, and the Voting Delegates’ Breakfast. Located in the west end of the facility, the Fulton; Izard; Pope; Miller; and Caraway I, II and III will be the site for Sew With Cotton registration and judging and district caucuses, all on Thursday, Dec. 5.
Shuttle Buses
Rex Nelson
Ark. Political & Cultural Observer
Taylor Wilson Nuclear Physicist
For your convenience, shuttle service will be available from outlying hotels (Wyndham, Holiday Inn Presidential, Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn and Doubletree) for all three days of convention. Shuttle service times are as follows: n Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m. n Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m. n Friday, Dec. 6, 6:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m. In an effort to relieve congestion when leaving the Marriott for dinner, the hotel has arranged for shuttle service to transport groups to area restaurants. Restaurant shuttle service will run from 5:45–9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. No sign-up is necessary. When your group has gathered, go to guest services and let them know the number of passengers in your group and which restaurant you are going to. For a list of restaurants, see the next page. 3
Special Events n FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & COTTON FASHION SHOW: Noon, Thursday in the State House Convention Center, Hall I. Great food and a great cotton fashion show. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk for $15 each. n YF&R DISCUSSION MEET FINALS: 3:15 p.m., Wednesday in the Conway Room of the Marriott Conference Center. The Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Winner will receive use of a Kubota tractor with front-wheel assist and loader for one year, courtesy of Kubota, and $6,500 toward the purchase of an ATV/UTV of the winner’s choice, compliments of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. The winner also receives an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio to compete in the national discussion meet. n YF&R EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD CONTEST: The winner of this competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session. This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities, but who are not full-time farmers. The winner will receive a John Deere lawnmower, courtesy of John Deere Inc. and Arkansas John Deere dealers, and a John Deere 4X4 Gator, provided by Farm Credit and Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of Arkansas, Inc. The winner will also represent Arkansas at the national contest in San Antonio.
Restaurants Iriana’s Big Whiskey’s Rumba Revolution Gus’s Fried Chicken Gusano’s Pizzeria 4
Flying Saucer Bosco’s Brew Pub Sonny Williams Steak Room W.T. Bubba’s Stickyz
n YF&R ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CONTEST: The winner of the competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session. This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities. The winner will receive a $35,000 credit toward a GM vehicle of their choice, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and will represent Arkansas at the national contest in San Antonio. n AG IN THE CLASSROOM SILENT AUCTION: From 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Manning and Hoffman Rooms on the Marriott Mezzanine Level. Proceeds from this auction, sponsored by the ARFB Women’s Committee, will help support Ag in the Classroom programs. Items won can be picked up after 4 p.m. Thursday in the Manning and Hoffman Rooms on the Marriott mezzanine level. n COUNTY GROUP PHOTOS: County group photos will be taken in the area adjacent to convention registration in the pre-convention and lobby areas of the mezzanine floor level. Wednesday: 9:30–11:30 a.m., 5–6 p.m. Thursday: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 3:45–4:45 p.m. n FARM BUREAU VALUEPLUS MEMBER BENEFITS: From 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Marriott Ballroom Lobby on the mezzanine level. Please stop by and visit our ValuePlus partners to learn how you can take advantage of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member. n RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING EWELL WELCH: Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I. Welch retired from his role as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s executive vice president on Oct. 31. Help us celebrate his 36 years of service to the organization.
Restaurant contact information is compiled here: http://bit.ly/1anD2Et Flying Fish Juanita’s Forty Two Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Dugan’s Pub
Copper Grill Cellar 220 Ciao Italian Restaurant Doe’s Eat Place Cajuns Wharf Brave New Restaurant
Pizza Café Buffalo Grill Faded Rose Chi’s Asian Café Loca Luna Red Door
Shogun’s Whole Hog Café Creegeen’s Irish Pub Ristorante Capeo Benihana Riverfront Steak House 5
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Schedule of Events 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
DISPLAYS Marriott Ballroom Lobby
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SILENT AUCTION Marriott Mezzanine Level Manning and Hoffman Rooms
Noon YF&R DISCUSSION MEET Marriott Conference Center Conway Room 1 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Marriott Ballroom ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding PRESENTATION OF COLORS 77th Theater Aviation Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brian Walker, Chairman ARFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee
NATIONAL ANTHEM Dean Gammill, Stone Co. Farm Bureau MILITARY TRIBUTE/FLAG PRESENTATION INVOCATION Janice Marsh, Chairwoman ARFB State Women’s Committee 6
ENTERTAINMENT Night Music ADDRESS The Honorable Mike Beebe Governor of Arkansas MEMORIAL SERVICE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Distinguished Service Awards
AG IN THE CLASSROOM Teacher of the Year Ag Education Awards
ADDRESS Rex Nelson, Arkansas Political & Cultural Observer
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1 p.m.)
2:45 p.m.
ADJOURN
2:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area
3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
SPECIAL CONFERENCES Marriott Conference Center Cotton Division — Chicot Room Equine Division — White Oak Room Environmental Issues — Harris Brake Room YF&R Discussion Meet Finals — Conway Room Local Affairs — Grampas Room Public Policy — Arkansas Ballroom
4:45 p.m. YF&R RECEPTION Marriott Conference Center Riverview Room 5 p.m. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OPEN HEARING Arkansas Ballroom
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Schedule of Events
Noon FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & COTTON FASHION SHOW Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I 1:45 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Marriott Ballroom ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman, presiding
PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS BREAKFAST Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1:45 p.m.) ADDRESS Taylor Wilson, Nuclear Physicist
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6:45 a.m. to 8 a.m.
12/5
7:30 a.m. to SEW WITH COTTON REGISTRATION 8:30 a.m. Statehouse Convention Center, Fulton Room 8 a.m. to SILENT AUCTION 3:30 p.m. Marriott Mezzanine Level Manning and Hoffman Rooms 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
DISPLAYS Marriott Ballroom Lobby
8:15 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES 9:45 a.m. Marriott Conference Center Forestry Division — White Oak Room Soybean Division — Conway Room Specialty Crops — Harris Brake Room Marriott Ballroom Beef Cattle Division — Salon C 10:15 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES 11:45 a.m. Marriott Conference Center Poultry Division — Harris Brake Room Rice Division — Conway Room Wheat & Feed Grains Division — White Oak Room Rural Funding Opportunities — Chicot Room 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. 8
REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine Level, Pre-function Area
AWARDS Membership Retention Award Outstanding County Women’s Program Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award YF&R Discussion Meet Winner YF&R Excellence in Ag Award YF&R Achievement Winner President’s Award ADDRESS ARFB President Randy Veach
DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1:45 p.m.)
3:45 p.m.
ADJOURN
4 p.m.
RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING EWELL WELCH Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I
5 p.m. CAUCUS OF VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center Fulton, Pope, Izard, Miller, Caraway I, II, III
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Caucus of Voting Delegates FRI.
District 1 — Fulton
Craighead Lee Crittenden Mississippi Cross Phillips
Poinsett St. Francis
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District 2 — Pope
Clay Lawrence Sharp Greene Monroe White Independence Prairie Woodruff Jackson Randolph
District 3 — Izard
Baxter Fulton Newton Benton Izard Searcy Boone Madison Stone Carroll Marion Washington
Crawford Howard Little River North Logan
District 4 — Miller South Logan Miller Montgomery Pike
Polk Scott Sebastian Sevier
District 5 — Caraway I
Cleburne Garland Pope Conway Hot Spring Van Buren Faulkner Johnson Yell Franklin Perry
District 6 — Caraway II
Arkansas Drew Lonoke Cleveland Jefferson Pulaski Desha Lincoln Saline
District 7 — Caraway III
Ashley Columbia Nevada Bradley Dallas Ouachita Calhoun Grant Union Chicot Hempstead Clark Lafayette 10
7 a.m.
BREAKFAST FOR VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I
8 a.m. BUSINESS SESSION Marriott Ballroom ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding
REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
REPORT OF RULES COMMITTEE
INTRODUCTION OF PARLIAMENTARIAN CAUCUS REPORTS Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau
ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES TO THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION
BUSINESS REPORT Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE
ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS
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STRONG Conference Agendas Wednesday, Dec. 4 Cotton: page 14 Equine: page 15 Environmental Issues: page 16 Local Affairs: page 17 Public Policy: page 18 Thursday, Dec. 5 Forestry: page 19 Soybeans: page 20 Specialty Crops: page 21 Beef Cattle: page 22 Poultry: page 23 Rice: page 24 Wheat & Feed Grains: page 25 Rural Funding Opportunities: page 26 13
Cotton
Equine
3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Chicot Room
3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 White Oak Room
3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Pollard Chairman ARFB Cotton Division
3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Earl Pepper Chairman ARFB Equine Division
Addressing Consumers’ Needs at Cotton Incorporated Kim Kitchings Vice President Corporate Strategy and Program Metrics Cotton Incorporated
A Status Report on the Equine Industry Johne Dobbs AQHA President Champaigne, Ill.
State of the Arkansas Cotton Industry Panel Discussion: Gin Representative, Merchant, Farmer
4:45 p.m.
Adjourn
Local Issues of Interest Travis Justice Equine Division Coordinator Arkansas Farm Bureau 4:45 p.m.
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Adjourn
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Environmental Issues
Local Affairs
3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Harris Brake Room
3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Grampas Room
3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Dabbs Chairman ARFB Environmental Issues Committee Endangered Species: The Listing Process & Protections for Landowners Jim Boggs Field Supervisor Arkansas Field Office U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Chris Davidson Endangered Species Coordinator Arkansas Field Office U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Sparta Aquifer, A Success Story Sherrel Johnson Union County Water Conservation Board
Arkansas State Water Plan Edward Swaim Water Resources Division Manager Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Kent Thornton FTN Associates, Ltd.
Critical Habitat for the Neosho Mucket & Rabbitsfoot Mussels Marc Kelley President Public & Environmental Policy Consulting
Mike Armstrong Deputy Director Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Top 10 Priority Watersheds in Arkansas Kristin Higgins Program Associate for Public Policy Center University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
An Introduction to the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program The Honorable Brandon Ellison Polk County Judge
Ethan Inlander Ozark Rivers Program Director The Nature Conservancy 4:45 p.m. 16
3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Leo Sutterfield Chairman ARFB Rural Development, Local Affairs & Mineral Rights Committee
4:45 p.m.
Adjourn
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Public Policy
Forestry
3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Arkansas Ballroom
8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 White Oak Room
3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman Chairman ARFB Legislative Affairs Committee
8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Ray Rogers Chairman ARFB Forestry Division
Washington Watch: Past, Present and Future of Farm Policy ARFB President Randy Veach
Timberland as an Investment Pete Prutzman President Kingwood Forestry
On the Ballot 2014: Constitutional Amendments Dr. Tom Riley Interim Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture • HJR 1009 – This proposed amendment, which is titled “The Arkansas Elected Officials Ethics, Transparency and Financial Reform Amendment of 2014,” includes a term limit extension for members of the General Assembly.
Timber Market Outlook Dr. Matthew Pelkki George H. Clippert Endowed Chair of Forest Resource Economics, Management and Policy University of Arkansas, Monticello
9:45 a.m.
Adjourn
• SJR 7 – This proposed amendment will change the review and approval authority of the General Assembly concerning administrative rules. • SJR 16 – The proposed amendment tightens requirements for ballot items proposed through the citizen ballot initiative process. 4:45 p.m.
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Soybeans
Specialty Crops
8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Conway Room
8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Harris Brake Room
8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Rusty Smith Chairman ARFB Soybean Division Round-up Ready 1 Patent Expiration—Saving Seed Jeremy Ross Soybean Extension Agronomist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Achieving Maximum Yield Potential Larry Purcell Professor University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture High Yielding Soybeans Panel Discussion with Race for 100 Contest Winners 9:45 a.m. Adjourn
8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Jeremy Gillam Chairman ARFB Specialty Crops Division Compliance of Labor Laws Robert Darling District Director Department of Labor Wages & Hour Division Market Maker “Update & Changes” Dr. Ron Rainey Extension Economist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Farm Bureau Specialty Crops “Maneuvering on the Web” Matt King Economist Arkansas Farm Bureau Questions & Answers 9:45 a.m.
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Beef Cattle
Poultry
8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Marriott Ballroom, Salon C
10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Harris Brake Room
8:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Leo Sutterfield Chairman ARFB Beef Cattle Division Profiling the Beef Check-off Program Weldon Wynn Chairman National Cattlemen’s Beef Board Leo Sutterfield Chairman Arkansas Beef Council Travis Justice Administrator Arkansas Beef Council Animal Science Update Dr. Mike Looper Head of the University of Arkansas Animal Science Department
10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Gene Pharr Chairman ARFB Poultry Division Poultry Trends & Issues Marvin Childers President The Poultry Federation Poultry Science Department Dr. Mike Kidd Department Director University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science Questions & Answers 11:45 a.m.
Adjourn
Livestock and Poultry Commission Update Preston Scroggin Director Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission 9:45 a.m.
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Rice
Wheat & Feed Grains
10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Conway Room
10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 White Oak Room
10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Joe Christian Chairman ARFB Rice Division
10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Jon Carroll Chairman ARFB Wheat & Feed Grains Division
Economics of Rice Production Scott Stiles Instructor of Economics University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Rice Breeding Program Update/ New Variety Information Karen Moldenhauer Rice Industry Chair for Variety Development University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Managing for Maximum Yields Jason Kelley Wheat, Corn and Sorghum Specialist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
2013-2014 Miss Arkansas Rice Crop Residue Management Study Mike Daniels Extension Water Quality & Nutrient Management Specialist University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture 11:45 a.m.
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AGMARK – Grain Marketing Group Matt Willard Partner Funding Farm Irrigation Cost Share Programs Matt King Economist Arkansas Farm Bureau 11:45 a.m.
Adjourn
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Rural Funding Opportunities
We
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our appreciation to the
2013
convention
cosponsors:
10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Chicot Room 10:15 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Richard Armstrong Chairman ARFB Rural Health & Safety Committee
Rural Funding Available Through Department of Rural Services John Andrews Director of Rural Services
Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc.
Public and Private Rural Funding Opportunities Linsley Kincade Programs Officer Winrock International
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Rural Safety Funding Opportunities Nita Cooper Boone County Extension Agent University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
11:45 a.m.
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