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THURSDAY, JAN. 6
discuss the ongoing efforts to advance agricultural
workforce reforms to address your needs for a
competitive workforce-now and in the future.
* Dave Puglia, President and CEO,
Western Growers
* Kam Quarles, CEO, National
Potato Council
11:30am-12:00pm
ACC North, 200 Level, 255
New Trends in Nutrient Management
Application of the right fertilizer at the right
time, right place, and at the right rate can have
significant impacts on yield, bottom line profits,
and quality of your field. During this session
participants will learn about some of the new
trends in nutrient management.
Moderator: Greg Harris, Director of Farming and
Agronomy, Threemile Canyon Farms
Panelists:
* Peter Aleman, President, Bio-Gro, Inc.
* Victoria Marsh, Research Agronomist,
Tessenderlo Kerley Inc. Crop Vitality,
* Rob Mikkelsen, Director of
Agronomy, Yara,
* Tommy Roach, VP, Product
Development & Technical Services,
Nachurs Alpine Solutions,
* Edwin Suarez, Senior Agronomist,
Koch Agronomics
12:30pm-1:30pm
ACC North, 200 Level, 252
Growers Take on State Labor and
Water Issues
Several state regulation changes are making an
impact on agricultural operations. These include
removal of exemptions for agricultural overtime,
providing ease in unionization, and changes
to minimum wage. Similarly, several potato
producing states are addressing water related
issues to both quality and availability, as a result of
regional climate and policy activities. This session
will focus on how growers are getting involved to
minimize the impact of these changes. For those
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states not yet impacted, it will provide insight into
what may be coming your way.
Moderator: Matt Harris, Assistant Executive
Director, Washington State Potato Commission
and Kelly Turner, Ed.D., CAE, Executive Director,
Michigan Potatoes
Panelists:
* Mike Carter, CEO, Bushman's, Inc.
* Jason Davenport, President and CEO,
Allied Potato
* Grant Mattive, Partner, Worley Family Farms
* Josh Reeves, CFO, Walther Farms
1:40pm-2:25pm
ACC North, 200 Level, 252
Threats and Opportunities: 2022
Federal Policy Outlook for the
Potato Industry
Congress and the Administration are
simultaneously working on federal policies that
impact how you grow your crop, who you can sell it
to, the efficiency in which you transport it, and how
big your tax bill will be at the end of the year. Learn
how NPC is fighting to minimize those burdens
on you and make your farm more competitive.
* Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council
* Randy Russell, President, The Russell Group
1:40pm-2:25pm
ACC North, 200 Level, 255
Potato Merchandising Best
Practices at Retail
Commissioned by Potatoes USA, IRI
completed a merchandising best practices
study to help grocery decision-makers across
the country optimize their in-store displays
for America's Favorite Vegetable. Ray Florio
and Bill Dannenmaier will discuss key tactics
top grocery retailers are using to optimize
their assortment, displays, and promotions for
continued sales growth post-2020. ...
1:40pm-2:25pm Breakout Session
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