National Farmers issued the following announcement on Feb. 16.
Ag marketing and risk management are at the core of what National Farmers is, as our professionals work and strategize to glean as much profit as possible for dairy, grain and livestock producers.
National Farmers’ Convene ’19 in West Des Moines, Iowa, kicks off Monday, March 11, at 3 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel. National board leaders will welcome members, and Dr. Alejandro Plastina will discuss the farm financial situation of Midwestern farms. The day will end with brief remarks from National Farmers Vice President Paul Riniker.
March 12, Tuesday, brings a full slate of agricultural topics, with National Farmers business starting the day at 9 a.m. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig will welcome members, and and talk about agriculture right now. Richard Ellinghuysen, vice president, Producers Livestock Marketing Association, addresses livestock industry concerns at 10:45 and J.T. Loewe of JBS talking about cattle and risk management after lunch. Also on the day’s agenda are farm policy concerns, which will be covered by Gene Paul, legislative analyst. President Paul Olson addresses the convention body at an evening dessert reception.
Wednesday, March 13 brings Commodity Day and a slate of presenters covering dairy, grain and livestock initiatives and accomplishments from and by National Farmers. Brad Rach, dairy director, will lead the day’s segment for milk producers. Pat Lampert, livestock director of operations, will spearhead the presentation centering around National Farmers and Nexus cattle marketing and risk management, and Matt Brandyberry headlines the presentation about Grain Marketing Plus, with NForganics grain being led by Tim Boortz, program manager and Mike Schulist, organic grain marketing specialist.
At session close on March 13, Institute for Rural America hosts an auction, which includes baskets that represent each National Farmers state and filled with products associated with it. An evening dance begins at 7 p.m., with the band Passion returning to entertain members.
Register for convention at nationalfarmers.com. Scroll down to the Convene ’19 logo and get more details, hotel information and more. The newly remodeled Sheraton Hotel offers free parking and wireless internet, airport shuttle, computer stations and an indoor pool. It’s located near Valley West Mall, Valley Junction, Jordan Creek Town Center and more. Call 800.325.3535 and make your reservations at the Sheraton today! Be sure to mention National Farmers for the special $119 room rate – only until Feb. 16!
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Source: National Farmers
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