The Round Table has its roots in the earliest meetings of the Foundation for American Agriculture (FFAA), founded by Charles Dana Bennett in 1945.
Join us January 12-14 as we welcome everyone back for our first in person meeting in 2 years. Let's kick off this Round Table with lively discussion, timely topics and dynamic speakers, all centered on Resilience for Success: Agriculture's Enduring Impact.
The Planning Committee has worked hard to ensure the experience will be as impactful as you've come to expect. Don't miss the opportunity to engage in important discussions and connect in some new and exciting ways.
Agenda
Day 01
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
- 7:00 PM EST
Make sure you stop by our registration desk in the Seacrest Foyer to check in and receive additional event information.
- 7:00 PM EST
Join us for appetizers and a cash bar as you catch up with meeting attendees after checking in for the meeting.
Day 02
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
- 7:15 AM EST
- 7:40 AM EST
January 2022 Planning Committee Chair Dr. Jack Payne will provide a brief summary of what to expect on the Tour and some highlights to consider for the day.
- 5:00 PM EST
All attendees that will join the tour should meet in the Coral Reef Ballroom by 7:15 a.m. for the tour briefing. The busses will leave promptly at 7:40 a.m.
Centered around the Belle Glade, Florida, Everglades agricultural area, our tour will include farm visits to see planting and harvesting of in-season produce: lettuces, sweet corn, radishes, green beans, sod, and sugar cane grown on muck soil; lunch featuring Tellus products (compostable dinnerware made from sugarcane byproducts) and with presentations on Florida water quality issues; post-lunch tours of produce packing houses, coolers, and other exciting stops. Our final tour stop will be at the Palm Beach Polo Club in Wellington, Florida, where we will learn about the Florida equine industry and join with other Round Table Fellows for a dinner reception in recognition of our Honorary Life Fellows.
Tour attendees should bring/wear: a mask, closed toed shoes, and long pants. A light jacket and sunscreen are also recommended.
Farm Foundation will supply water and some snacks.
To see a preview of one of the tour stops, click on the "Tour Details" tab to watch a video about TKM Bengard farms.
- 7:30 PM EST
Join us for a dinner reception at the Palm Beach Polo Club in Wellington, Florida to recognize Farm Foundation's Round Table Honorary Life Fellows - especially those who have been granted HLF status over the past 2 years.
This dinner is open to all meeting participants. This will be the final stop for those who participate in the tour. For those who are not on the tour, we will arrange for bus transportation to the Palm Beach Polo Club for those who sign up for the dinner separately.
Day 03
Thursday, January 13, 2022
- 7:45 AM EST
Overflow seating available in Salon ABC.
To help nurture the next generation of industry leaders, Farm Foundation selects six university students to attend a Farm Foundation Round Table meeting. Join us for breakfast as we see brief presentations from these outstanding students participating in the meeting. Overflow room will be in Salon ABC where the live presentations will be able to be seen through a live stream of the presentations.
- 8:20 AM EST
- 9:00 AM EST
- 10:00 AM EST
We are thrilled to welcome back Round Table Fellow and NASDA CEO Ted McKinney to kick off our opening keynote session featuring Ducks Unlimited CEO Adam Putnam.
- 6:30 PM EST
- 10:30 AM EST
During the break, don't miss the opportunity to view the Cultivators' posters and chat with them about their work.
- 12:00 PM EST
As the pandemic continues on, supply chain disruptions have proven to be an ongoing challenge for agriculture. In this session we'll learn about challenges Florida has overcome and continues to face, as well as take a look nationally at what is on the horizon.
- 1:30 PM EST
Overflow room will be Salon ABC where a live stream of the programming from the Coral Reef Ballroom will be available.
- 3:00 PM EST
In this trade-focused session, we'll discuss the resilience of U.S. agricultural markets, including challenges and opportunities of trade agreements and increasing competition.
- 3:30 PM EST
During the break, don't miss the opportunity to view the Cultivators' posters and chat with them about their work.
- 4:15 PM EST
In this two part session, we'll look at the environmental resilience of Florida agriculture through multiple lenses including cattle, pollinators, water and more.
- 5:30 PM EST
In this two part session, we'll look at the environmental resilience of Florida agriculture through multiple lenses including cattle, pollinators, water and more.
- 7:30 PM EST
Join us for drinks and conversation before the Chairman's Dinner and Live Auction.
- 10:00 PM EST
Join us for dinner and fellowship led by Farm Foundation Board Chair, Jerome Lyman. The auction to support our Next Generation Programs is a wonderful chance to hear from current program participants and to support the future of our industry.
Business formal attire required.
Day 04
Friday, January 14, 2022
- 8:00 AM EST
During this session, attendees can choose to join a table discussion on an exciting topic within the industry . After the hour, everyone will be asked to switch tables and join a new table topic. Participation at a specific table discussion is first-come, first-served.
• Ag & Environmental Issues - Gary Baise, Karen Scanlon
• Farm Bill Outlook - Brad Lubben
• SNAP & Food Security - Craig Gundersen, Joe Swedberg
• Future of Farmland Values and Soil Health Measurement - Mike Jacobson, Sheldon Jones
• Ag Technology: Gene Editing, Hydroponics - Jenny Maloney, Lyle Orwig
• Labor and Supply Chain Issues - Mike Seyfert
• Food Innovation: Alternative Protein, Cultured Meat & Indoor Ag - Del Craig
• Trade and China - Gregg Doud, Urban Lehner
• Wall Street Update - Ann Duignan
• Precision Livestock Technology - John Foltz
• Working with Sustainable Supply Chains - Stephanie Westhelle
• Big Idea #1 Digital Ag & Data Interoperability - Martha King, Ryan Schohr
• Big Idea #2 Carbon, Ecosystems Markets, & Related Climate Smart Programs and Issues - Mary Boote
• Big Idea #3 Farmer Success: Labor, Succession Planning, Structures, and the Farm of the Future - Thayne Larson, Craig Yunker
- 8:50 AM EST
During this session, attendees can choose to join a table discussion on an exciting topic within the industry . After the hour, everyone will be asked to switch tables and join a new table topic. Participation at a specific table discussion is first-come, first-served.
• Ag & Environmental Issues - Gary Baise, Karen Scanlon
• Farm Bill Outlook - Brad Lubben
• SNAP & Food Security - Craig Gundersen, Joe Swedberg
• Future of Farmland Values and Soil Health Measurement - Mike Jacobson, Sheldon Jones
• Ag Technology: Gene Editing, Hydroponics - Jenny Maloney, Lyle Orwig
• Labor and Supply Chain Issues - Mike Seyfert
• Food Innovation: Alternative Protein, Cultured Meat & Indoor Ag - Del Craig
• Trade and China - Gregg Doud, Urban Lehner
• Wall Street Update - Ann Duignan
• Precision Livestock Technology - John Foltz
• Working with Sustainable Supply Chains - Stephanie Westhelle
• Big Idea #1 Digital Ag & Data Interoperability - Martha King, Ryan Schohr
• Big Idea #2 Carbon, Ecosystems Markets, & Related Climate Smart Programs and Issues - Mary Boote
• Big Idea #3 Farmer Success: Labor, Succession Planning, Structures, and the Farm of the Future - Thayne Larson, Craig Yunker
- 10:30 AM EST
In this session, we'll discuss ongoing labor market challenges for agriculture and learn about the creative opportunities for building resilience, including new technologies.
- 12:00 PM EST
- 11:30 AM EST
- 12:30 PM EST
Gather together to share your closing thoughts on what you've learned throughout the meeting.
- 12:30 PM EST
