Registration: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Welcome and Comments: 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

GENERAL SESSION

Keynote Speaker: Michele Payn-Knoper

“Celebrating Agriculture!”

Michele’s keynote is filled with poignant moments from her life on the farm, lessons from working with farmers from over 25 countries and how to really make a connection that impacts the future of agriculture. She’ll even incorporate kickboxing moves and throw in audience humor as they join her on stage. This memorable keynote will help you understand how to lead through the significant changes facing agriculture in the 21st century and leave a legacy for your business.

Breakout Sessions: 10:10 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (select one)

Motivating Families to Create Safe Play Areas on Farms ~ Eileen Fisher, University of Iowa

Many deaths and thousands more non-fatal injuries occur when a child is in an agricultural work area, helping with farm work or playing. Creating safe play areas is a promising strategy to reduce these injuries by establishing designated play areas that remove young children from hazardous work areas and provide safe environments that encourage developmentally appropriate play. Through research conducted by the University of Iowa, University of Nebraska, and National Farm Medicine Center, discover effective techniques to build and maintain safe play areas on farms.

We Bequeath to You... ~ Penny Lauritzen, Farm Financial Strategies, Inc.

With today’s strong land prices, high grain prices, and expensive machinery, farmers may have more concerns regarding estate values and taxes. There are options for farm families to pass their farming operations to the next generation and to limit estate taxes that need to be reviewed and put in place to minimize shrinkage for the entire family’s benefit. Determining your own priorities and values is the first step, but follow-through is a must.

CONFERENCE AGENDA

For more information, contact the Rock Island County Farm Bureau: (309) 736-7432 or info@ricofarmbureau.org

Friday, March 23 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

i wireless Center Moline, Illinois

Mail-In Registration

Return by February 29: $50 After March 1: $60 Day of Registration: $75

Mail Registration & Payment To:

Rock Island County Farm Bureau 1601 52nd Ave, Suite 3 Moline, Illinois 61265

Online Registration

www.extension.iastate.edu/scott/news/womeninagriculture

Pay using Paypal

Formerly known as Overall Women’s Conference

Breakout Sessions: 11:10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (select one)

Are You The Gatekeeper to Your Farm’s Financial Future? ~ Cathy Ekstrand, Stewart-Peterson Group

Marketing is how you get paid. Stewart Peterson’s Market Scenario Planning does not focus on where the market will go, but prepares you for whatever the market does. Learning how you can take your marketing to the next level. We’ll show you how to plan and prepare for the year ahead.

Connecting Urban Moms with Illinois Farmers ~ Lori Laughlin, Illinois Farm Bureau

Illinois’ major commodity groups are in the third year of a multi-year effort to connect influential Chicago-area consumers with those who grow and raise their food. Learn about the consumer research that led to this project, the issues that are on the minds of urban moms, and about the conversations that happen when city moms spend a day on the farm.

Lunch Panel Discussion “So you married a farmer… now what?” Moderator: Michele Payn-Knoper

Breakout Session: 1:15 p.m. - 2:05 p.m. (select one)

A Woman’s Place is on the Hill ~ Adam Nielsen, Illinois Farm Bureau

Illinois Farm Bureau’s national legislative director, Adam Nielsen, explain how women’s voices and their political involvement are increasingly essential for agriculture to successfully advance its agenda on Capitol Hill and with Federal Regulators..

Managing Farm Finances ~ Jennifer McGarry, Winkel, Parker & Foster CPA PC

Jennifer will discuss current federal tax law, record-keeping, and financial statements to assist you in your farm operation.

Break: 2:05 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Wrap-Up ▪ Adjournment 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Speaker: Michele Payn-Knoper

“Authentically Agriculture: Contacting on the Human Level”

It’s time to translate the agriculture world to the non-ag folks and YOU are the one to do it. It’s also time for us to take responsibility for not communicating about what’s happening on today’s farms and ranches. You have the opportunity to connect on common values, regardless of who is on the other side of the conversation. MPK’s new program is filled with examples of standing in 100% authenticity for agriculture. She’ll help you find a way to “go beyond the choir” and connect with people who can still be influenced through conversation. Michele’s “agversations” with moms, CEOs, children and media come to life with her humorous look at agriculture’s messages.

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