AgroNomics - Investment Program

Sunday, October 28 

• Appraisal Education Committee Meeting

Monday, October 29

• Exeuctive Council Orientation & Meeting
• Education Seminars

Tuesday, October 30

Technology in Your Profession

This session will explore the latest technology and the best way to utilize these devices in your daily work routine. Subjects can include mobile apps that work, working in the Cloud, best smart phone options, and what can I do with a tablet.

Speakers: TBA
Time: Tuesday, October 30 - 8:00 a.m.

Other Tuesday Events:

• Executive Council Meeting
• Management Education Committee Meeting
• Education Seminars
• Committee Meetings
• Chapter Officer Workshop
• Board of Director's / Membership Meeting / Officer Installation
• Indiana Chapter Welcome Event

Wednesday, October 31

Pioneer Ag Tour

Each year, Pioneer provides the farm management and agricultural consultants with a top notch tour of local industries. Stay tuned for the latest news on the 2012 Ag Tour.

Rapid Fire Case Studies - Unique Appraisal Challenges

Back by popular demand - and expanded to a full day – Rapid Fire Case Studies brings unique appraisal assignments to the table. The topics vary widely and the sessions are brief, so you're guaranteed a fast moving day filled with diversified material. (Note: This session will include a lunch break).

Speakers: TBA
Time: Wednesday, October 31 - 7:30 a.m.

Other Wednesday Events:

• Exhibitor Set-up
• Management Education Committee Meeting
• Accreditation / Awards Ceremony
• Trade Show Opening Reception

Thursday, November 1

What’s Ahead for Global Agriculture

Attendees will leave this session with a solid understanding of the current economic situation.

Speaker: Steve Elmore, Pioneer
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 8:15 a.m.

U.S. & Global Perspectives on Investment & Land Markets

This session will provide attendees with a macro focus on global prespectives of investments and land markets.

Speaker: Michael Swanson, Ph.D.; Ag Economist - Senior Vice President; Wells Fargo
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 9:15 a.m.

Agriculture in China & Africa

This session will focus on the economics, drivers, political aspects and opportunities in China and Africa.

Speaker: Dr. Angus Selby, Canadian Pension Fund
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 10:45 a.m.

Investing in the Obvious Choice - U.S. Agriculture

This session will provide time for investors to meet directly with the ASFMNRA professional land experts. Investors and fund managers should bring their questions, concerns, and challenges to this panel disucssion.

Speaker:Stephen Kenney; Vice President, Hancock Agricultural Investment Group
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 10:45 a.m.

Translating Data to Value - Mgmt/Consulting Breakout

TBA

Speaker: TBD, Winfield Solutions LLC
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 1:00 p.m.

Enabling Management Technologies - Mgmt/Consulting Breakout

A variety of modern technologies will help to enhance investor/owner returns in agriculture, including GIS analysis of potential land acquisitions, GPS-guided precision agriculture, soil monitoring systems, animal diagnostics, and more. Hear from the leading providers of these enabling technologies and discover how they will help farm managers, improve yields, soil health, and integrate information to improve investor/owner returns. In-depth information about data on the farm, how to use it, the value it has to a manager, investor and lender and the impact farm data can have on land values.

Speakers: Trevor Mecham, Case IH and Wade Barnes, Farmers Edge
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 2:00 p.m.

The Future of Appraisal - Appraisal Breakout

What changes and regulations will appraisers be facing? What should you know about Dodd Frank? Join us for a brief overview of what is happening in the appraisal world. Following the overview, hear from a panel of experts about the latest requirements and news. This is your chance to ask your questions about your profession.

Speakers: Jim Park, Appraisal Subcommittee; Gary Taylor, Appraisal Practices Board; Larry Disney, Kenutcky Real Estate Board; and John W. Ross, U.S. Department of the Interior (Invited)
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 1:00 p.m.

U.S. Land Values in Transition

This session will focus on the minor perspectives of U.S. land values and where trends have been and wehre they may be going foward.

Speakers: Mike Walsten, LandOwner and Mark Dotzour, Texas A&M
Time: Thursday, November 1 - 3:50 p.m.

Other Thursday Events:

• Ag Innov-8 Sessions
• AgroNomics Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
• AgroNomics Welcome, General Program Sessions
• Lunch in Exhibit Hall & Discussion Group Tables
• Silent & Live Auction Event in Exhibit Hall
• AM and PM Breaks in the Exhibit Hall

Friday, November 2

Politics and Agriculture in 2013 & Beyond

This session will focus on the upcoming election and how the results might impact agriculture.

Speakers: Stephen Frerichs, ASFMRA Legislative Representative; Otto Dorring, Purdue Univerity; and Senator Dick Lugar (Invited)
Time: Friday, November 2 - 8:15 a.m.

A Vision of Global Agriculture

Dr. Lowell Catlett is a Regent’s Professor/Dean and Chief Administrative Officer at New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. An exciting futurist, his knowledge of technologies and their implications on the way we will live and work is addressed in his varied and upbeat presentations. Dr. Catlett works on behalf of corporate and association audiences internationally, presenting his take on trends in healthcare, agriculture, the environment, education and more. His latest talk addresses the current state of the economy- and what's in store for businesses down the road. He is a consultant to the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, the Interior, Defense and Labor. He has also been a consultant to many Fortune 500 companies.

Speaker: Dr. Lowell Catlett; Regent's Professor/Dean and Chief Administrative Officer at New Mexico State University's College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
Time: Friday, November 2 - 10:45 a.m.

Other Friday Events:

• Ag Innov-8 Sessions
• AgroNomics Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
• AM and PM Breaks in the Exhibit Hall

For more information about this conference, contact ASFMRA at ccooley@asfmra.org or call 303-692-1215

For more information:
Email: ccooley@asfmra.org
Telephone: 303-692-1215