2010 Summit Agenda

Marin Ag Summit Agenda

November 13, 2010 – Walker Creek Ranch
 

8:30 – 9:00am              Visiting and coffee

9:00 – 9:10am              Welcome by Steve Kinsey

9:10 – 9:20am              Opening remarks by Julie Rossotti

9:30 –10:30am             Ag Café I:
                                      Where do we want Marin Agriculture to be in ten years - for you, your
                                      family, your products, and the county?
                                 Ag Café II:
                                      What do you need to move your operation, your industry, and the
                                      county towards a successful future?        

10:30 – 10:45am          Break

10:45 – 12:00pm          Agricultural Industry Break-Outs:
                                 Share examples and ideas of how we can be more successful in and across our 
                                 commodity areas (concurrent)
                                       Livestock
                                       Dairy
                                       Row-Crops
                                       Processors/Value-Added

12:00 – 12:30pm          Report out on ideas discussed during agricultural industry sessions

12:30 – 1:30pm            Locally harvested and prepared lunch

1:30 – 2:20pm              Ag Café III:
                                       What are the most important initiatives and ideas that will help us 
                                       collectively reach our goals?       

2:20 – 3:30pm              Opportunity Panels: 
                                  Presentations & discussion (concurrent)
                                       Capital & Infrastructure Needs
                                       Staying on Top of Business Practices
                                       Opportunities in Sustainability
                                       Marketing Your Products & Educating Our Public

3:30 – 4:00pm               Review/add initiatives and rank

4:00 – 4:20pm               Next steps and follow-up

4:20 – 4:30pm               Closing remarks by Dominic Grossi

4:30 – 5:30pm               Summit celebration