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2016 68th officers & leaders conference
july 18-19
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MONDAY JULY 18 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration Holiday Inn Lobby
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Noon Opening Session NWA Convention Center, Convention Center Hall Welcome Randy Veach, President Arkansas Farm Bureau
Presentation of Colors Razorback Troop 46, Fayetteville
Pledge of Allegiance Trent Dabbs, Chairman State YF&R Committee
National Anthem Lindsey Triplett, Arkansas Tech University, 2016 Arkansas Farm Bureau Collegiate State Discussion Winner Invocation Peggy Miller, Chairwoman State Women’s Committee Lunch
Introductions Rich Hillman, Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau Update from U of A Dr. Joseph Steinmetz, Chancellor University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Special Presentations YF&R Achievement Award Finalist Arkansas Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Recipients Romeo E. Short Scholarship Recipients Marvin Vines Memorial Scholarship Recipient Introduction of President Rich Hillman, Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau
President’s Address Randy Veach, President Arkansas Farm Bureau
2:45 p.m.
Adjourn
Luncheon Door Prize Drawing
3 p.m. Session 1 Workshops Door Prize Drawing at each workshop A. Policy Development, Ballot Issues and You HOLIDAY INN SALON D B. Chronic Wasting Disease HOLIDAY INN SALON E C. Innovations in Agricultural Technology HOLIDAY INN SALON F, G, H
3:45 p.m. Break
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4 p.m. Session 2 Workshops Door Prize Drawing at each workshop A. RMA: Insurance Products for Livestock Producers HOLIDAY INN SALON D B. Conflict Resolution and Management in Rural Arkansas HOLIDAY INN SALON E C. Clean Line Energy HOLIDAY INN SALON F, G, H 5 p.m.
Adjourn
9:30 a.m.
BREAK
10 a.m.
General Session NWA Convention Center, Convention Center Hall
Presiding Randy Veach, President Arkansas Farm Bureau
Guest Appearance and Presentation Betty Cantrell Miss America 2016 Hometown: Warner Robins, Ga.
Closing Prayer Joe Christian, Secretary/Treasurer Arkansas Farm Bureau
11 a.m.
Adjourn
TUESDAY JULY 19 7-10 a.m. Registration Holiday Inn Lobby 7 a.m. Early Demonstrations Holiday Inn East Parking lot A. Better Sprayer Applications through Better Equipment Setup Jason Davis, Application Technologist, University of Arkansas Crop, Soil and Environmental Science B. DTN Ag Weather Station – remote weather for farm or remote fields Steve Minino, DTN/Progressive Farmer 7:30 a.m.
Commodity Market Situation and Outlook Commodity and Regulatory Affairs HOLIDAY INN – SALON E
8:30 a.m. Session 3 Workshops Door Prize Drawing at each workshop A. Policy Development, Ballot Issues and You HOLIDAY INN SALON D B. Conflict Resolution and Management in Rural Arkansas HOLIDAY INN SALON E C. Big Creek Research & Extension Team Update: Monitoring C&H Hog Farms HOLIDAY INN SALON F, G, H
Grand Door Prize Drawing finale
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SPEAKERBIOS JOSEPH E. STEINMETZ Joseph E. Steinmetz became the sixth chancellor of the University of Arkansas on Jan. 1, 2016. He is currently in the process of meeting with every department and academic unit on campus – 75 in total – with an eye toward creating a strategic plan for the University that reflects the collective will of the campus community. Among his initial priorities are filling the position of provost, developing an enrollment plan for the university, creating more need-based scholarships, growing graduate programs, and continuing to advance diversity across campus. Throughout his first year, he looks forward to meeting with a broad range of stakeholders across the state to learn more about their aspirations for the Univesity of Arkansas and how they can work together to strengthen the flagship. Prior to this appointment, he was Ohio State’s chief academic officer. As executive vice president and provost, he oversaw the administration, coordination, and development of all academic functions of the university. Dr. Steinmetz joined Ohio State in 2009 to serve as vice provost for arts and sciences and executive dean of the then-new College of Arts and Sciences. With his leadership, the former five independent colleges of arts and sciences were unified into the largest arts and sciences college in the country. Before Ohio State, Dr. Steinmetz was dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Kansas, where he was also a university distinguished professor. Before Kansas, he spent 19 years at Indiana University where he served as Chair of the Department of Psychology, Executive Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and a Distinguished Professor of Psychological and Brain Science. A nationally respected behavioral neuroscientist, Dr. Steinmetz was recognized in 1996 by the National Academy of Sciences for his contributions to the fields of experimental psychology and neuroscience. In 2012 he was named an AAAS Fellow. He also serves on the Arkansas Research Alliance’s board of trustees, the Pryor Center Advisory Board, the Northwest Arkansas Council, the BSA Westark Area Council Board of Directors, the Executive Committee of the University of Arkansas Foundation, and the Campaign Arkansas Steering Committee. Dr. Steinmetz earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Central Michigan University and his doctorate at Ohio University.
MISS AMERICA 2016 BETTY CANTRELL
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Age: 21 Hometown: Warner Robins, Ga. Education: Mount De Sales Academy, Wesleyan College, and Mercer University National Platform Issue: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (National Goodwill Ambassador) Personal Platform Issue: Healthy Children, Strong America Scholastic Ambition: Graduate from a conservatory for musical theater with honors Talent: Classical Vocal / Tu Tu Piccolo Iddio Scholastic Honors: Academic, music, and theater scholarships at Mercer University and Wesleyan College Career Ambition: Perform on Broadway Local Competition: Miss Warner Robins State Competition: Miss Georgia This past year, thousands of young women vied for the title of Miss America 2016 and its $50,000 scholarship award. On Sept. 13, Betty Cantrell became the first Miss Georgia to take home the crown since 1953. As Miss America 2016, Betty will embark on a national tour to promote her personal platform, Healthy Children, Strong America, encouraging children to make healthy choices and stay active. She will continue to entertain audiences around the nation with astounding vocal performances while serving as the National Goodwill Ambassador for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Betty is a junior at Mercer University studying musical performance. She grew up on a 700acre farm in Warner Robins, Ga. and hopes to one day perform on Broadway.
RANDY VEACH Randy Veach is in his eighth term as Arkansas Farm Bureau president, having been re-elected in December 2015. He previously served five years as the organization’s vice president and has been on the state board of directors since December 1999. As a third-generation farmer, he and his wife Thelma farm on land cleared by his grandfather and father. Mr. Veach serves as a member of the American Farm Bureau board of directors where he serves as chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the International Trade Committee. He officially placed into nomination the new president of the American Farm Bureau, Zippy Duvall of Georgia, who counts Mr. Veach as a confidant and sounding board on many issues. Randy is also president and chairman of the board of the Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company, the first Arkansan to hold the office. He is a board member of the Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and American Ag Insurance Corp. He is also on the Farm Bureau BanCorp board, where he serves as a member of the bank’s Executive Committee. In 2012, Veach received the Honorary American FFA Degree for lifetime service to youth and agriculture education, and has additionally received the Honorary State FFA Degree. In 2014, he was recognized as the Burlsworth Foundation’s Legends Honoree. Before joining the Arkansas Farm Bureau state board, Veach held several positions in Mississippi County Farm Bureau, including president and vice president. He also served on the county’s Soybean, State Affairs and National Legislative Affairs committees. He and his family were chosen as the 1998 Mississippi County Farm Family of the Year. In June 2015, Veach was appointed to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Trade Advisory Committee for Tobacco, Cotton and Peanuts. He is a member of the Arkansas World Trade Center board of advisors. Veach has been involved with agricultural trade missions to Ireland, Mexico, China, Cuba, Panama, South Korea, Japan, Belgium and Switzerland. A deacon at Little River Baptist Church, Veach was recently re-appointed as a trustee of B.M.A. Theological Seminary in Texas. He was past board director of Baptist Hospital in Mississippi County and also served 10 years on the Manila School Board. He previously served as a member of the Arkansas State Plant Board and the board for the National Cotton Council, and Cotton, Inc. He has also been a member of the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. Randy and Thelma have one son, Brandon, and four grandchildren.
WORKSHOPDESCRIPTIONS
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Monday @ 3 p.m., Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m. – Salon D Policy Development, Ballot Issues and You Michelle Kitchens, Assistant Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations, Legislative Research, Arkansas Farm Bureau Jeff Pitchford, Director of Public Affairs & Government Relations, State Affairs Arkansas Farm Bureau Join this workshop for a refresher on policy development and to hear about future ballot issues for voters. We’ll discuss how the policy development process works, give you ideas for bringing in new points of view and help you get organized to host your county Policy Development meeting. We’ll also give you tips for writing resolutions. Learn some of the pressing issues for the 2017 Legislative Session in preparation for policy development. Farm Bureau policy is the foundation of the organization. This workshop will help you get on track to write great policy and learn about ballot issues on the 2016 election horizon. Monday @ 3 p.m. – Salon E Chronic Wasting Disease Brad Carner, Chief of Wildlife, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Chronic Waste Disease was confirmed in Arkansas in February making it the 24th state to have the disease in the cervid population. Similar to mad cow in cattle and scrapie in sheep and goats it is a neurological disease, but only affects the deer, elk, moose and other members of the cervid (deer) family. The regulations related to CWD in slowing the spread of the disease will affect all sportsmen and landowners in Arkansas. Brad Carner, Chief of Wildlife for the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, will give a timeline on actions taken to determine the prevalence rate and the response plan going forward in slowing the spread of CWD. Monday @ 3 p.m. – Salon F, G, H Innovations in Agriculture Technology Governor’s Cup Winners This session will feature presentations by two winning teams in this year’s Donald W. Reynolds Governor’s Cup Business Plan Competition. Arkansas Farm Bureau serves as sponsor of the awards for winners in the Agricultural portion of this collegiate-team competition. Presenting will be the team from Ouachita Baptist University (Ag Corp – a commodity marketing service) and the team from John Brown University (Natural State Bedding – an alternative poultry litter innovation.)
Monday @ 4 p.m. – Salon D RMA: Insurance Products for Livestock Producers Roddric Bell, Director of the USDA-RMA Jackson Regional Office Roddric Bell is the Director of the USDA-RMA Jackson Regional Office where he is responsible for overall delivery of the federal crop insurance programs in the states of Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. He will discuss current crop insurance programs with a special emphasis on those available to livestock producers. He will also discuss potential changes to the programs and the final study on poultry catastrophic disease coverage that was mandated in the 2014 farm bill. Monday @ 4 p.m., Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m. – Salon E Conflict Resolution and Management in Rural Arkansas Jack Boles, Newton County Farm Bureau President, Retired County Extension Agent and Doctoral Student Learn the basics of conflict resolution, and explore conflict management strategies that can be used to meet your own personal and professional objectives. Lessons based in leadership research and personal life experiences. Monday @ 4 p.m. – Salon F, G, H Clean Line Energy Mario Hurtado, Executive Vice President, Clean Line Energy John Kuba, Environmental Director, Clean Line Energy The Plains & Eastern Clean Line is an approximately 720-mile transmission line project being developed by Clean Line Energy that will deliver low-cost, renewable energy from the Oklahoma Panhandle region to utilities in Arkansas, Tennessee and other states in the Mid-South and Southeast. Clean Line is looking to engage with farmers and ranchers as the project progresses into construction and beyond to determine and minimize the project’s impact on agriculture. During this workshop, Executive Vice President Mario Hurtado, and Environmental Director John Kuba, will provide a project overview and outline anticipated next steps. This will include a discussion on the implementation of agricultural environmental protection measures, the development of individual farm site plans, and identification of additional actions to further avoid, minimize or mitigate impacts.
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Tuesday @ 7 a.m. – East Parking Lot Better Sprayer Applications through Better Equipment Setup Jason Davis, Application Technologist, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Pesticides are a critical component of modern cropping systems. Making every drop count is essential in making responsible and effective applications. This workshop explores how to increase pesticide efficacy and decreasing cost in row crops and pastures through proper sprayer calibration, nozzle selection, spray parameters and electronics. Tuesday @ 7 a.m. – East Parking Lot DTN Ag Weather Station Steve Minino, DTN/Progressive Farmer Access to the DTN /Progressive Weather Network can benefit your operation. Learn how DTN can help you improve efficiency, save time and money,boost yields and assist with savings of your nature resources. This weather station equipment demonstration will explore localized forecasts and alerts that would appear on line and on mobile technology. Tuesday @ 7:30 a.m. – Salon E Commodity Market Situation and Outlook Dr. Robert Coats, Professor, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Dr. Robert Coats, Professor-Economics for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture will provide information on the current state of commodity markets and discuss the outlook for harvest 2016 and beyond. Tuesday @ 8:30 a.m. – Salon F, G, H Big Creek Research & Extension Team Update: Monitoring C&H Hog Farms Dr. Andrew Sharpley, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Distinguished Professor – Department of Crop, Soil and Environmental Sciences Dr. Andrew Sharpley and a team of 20-plus research experts have been studying the surface and groundwater water quality in and around C&H Hog Farms barns and land application fields. This research is the most extensive performed on any farm in Arkansas, and likely the country. The focus of the research is to determine if the farm is having an impact on Big Creek and the Buffalo National River.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS An enormous thanks to our conference co-sponsors: • Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company • Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company • Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc. UPCOMING FB MEETINGS Make plans now to attend Arkansas Farm Bureau’s 82nd State Convention, Nov. 30-Dec. 2 in Hot Springs. ArFB is offering travel packages to AFBF’s 98th Annual Meeting, Jan. 8-11, 2017 in Phoenix. HASHTAG #OL16 MOBILE AGENDA ol2016.arfb.com