2006 Farm Bureau Annual Meeting

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- Dr. Patrick Moore believes that one of our most serious environmental problems can be attributed to the ineffective communication between special interest groups and the business community. A leader of the international environmental movement for more than 30 years, Dr. Moore reveals the myths and misinformation that distort current environmental debates. He calls for issues to be discussed on the basis of accurate scientific data, a search for consensus and the creation of sustainable solutions. Moore was a founding member and former President of Greenpeace and currently is the Chair and Chief Scientist of the environmental consulting firm Greenspirit Strategies.

8 track

Jingle bell bash

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... 2006 Annuaal Meeting

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DAY 1 – FRIDAY, December 8, 2006

8:00 – 10:00 a.m. State Resolutions Committee Training

8:00 – 12 Noon
Young Farmer Advisory Committee Meeting

10:00 a.m.
Registration

10:00 – 12 Noon
County Vice Presidents – Issue Surfacing and Prioritization

11:30 – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Business Session

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Educational Workshops

• Renew Rural Iowa – Dave Sengpiel & Curt Nelson, CEO of Entrepreneurial Development Center (EDC)

• Regulations – Bob Guyers, Engineering the Law

• Farm Preparedness & Prevention of Foreign Animal Disease Outbreaks – Patrick Webb, Mark Shearer, 
Jimmy Tickel

• The Art of Leadership: Inspiring Others to Follow – Margaret Morford, President of the HRedge

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
State Wide Action Teams and Young Farmer - Issue Surfacing and Prioritization

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Tradeshow Opens – Refreshments

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Women in Agriculture Inspired to Lead & Succeed Networking Room

5:00 p.m.
Young Farmer Discussion Meet

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Young Farmer Banquet and all Young Farmer Awards

8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Entertainment – 8 Track Band

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DAY 2 – SATURDAY, December 9, 2006

6:30 a.m.
Registration – Tradeshow Opens

6:30 a.m.
Pancake Breakfast

6:45 a.m.
District’s 1, 3 & 5 Caucuses

7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Women in Agriculture Inspired to Lead & Succeed Networking Room

9:00 a.m.
General Session

• IFBF President Lang’s Message

• IFB Foundation Live Auction

• Keynote Speaker Patrick Moore, “Environmentalism in Agriculture for the 21st Century”
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Recognition Luncheon

• Iowa Venture Award

• Gold Star Awards

• Membership Awards

• Bob Joslin Excellence in Ag Award

• Discussion Meet Winner

• Young Farmer Achievement Award

• Ag Leaders

• Woman in Agriculture Award

• Distinguished Service to Ag Award
 
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Women in Agriculture Inspired to Lead & Succeed Networking Room

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
General Session
“New Opportunities for Making Money in Agriculture”

• Dr. Brown, ISU

• David Schmidt, Iowa City Farmer & Qualisoy Board Member

• Kevin Kimle, Decision Commodities

3:30 p.m.
Tradeshow Closes

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Voting Delegate Business Session

• Internal Study Committee Report

• Open Discussion

• Election of Vice President

• Election of Directors

• Election of Internal Study Committee

• Election of AFBF Voting Delegates
6:00 p.m. - 10:00
Reception – Including Meal
Evening Entertainment – Pre-Registration Required 
“The Jingle Bell Bash” – a signature event to be held at the Des Moines Scottish Rite Masonic Center, 519 Park Street, Des Moines

For registration information, contact your county Farm Bureau office. Registration deadline is November 10, 2006.

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