Agenda

Monday, May 20

7:30 – 8:45 a.m.


Pre-Farm Tour Networking Breakfast
Tour Welcome Comments at 8:00 a.m.
Terrace Room

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


Pre-Conference Farm Tour

6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Networking Reception
Terrace Room

Tuesday, May 21 - Presentation Slides

7:30 - 9:00 a.m.


Networking Breakfast and Welcome
Crystal Ballroom

9:00 - 9:45 a.m.


Program Overview and Introductions
-- ARPTAI Facts & Figures Update
-- USDA – Agency Roll Call
-- Cooperator Roll Call
Crystal Ballroom

9:45 - 10:00 a.m.


Networking Break

10:00 - 11:30 a.m.


Cooperator Highlight Presentations
Crystal Ballroom

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


Cooperator Panel - Working with Underserved Producers: Wins and Challenges
Crystal Ballroom

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.


Lunch & Learn: RMA Outreach Initiatives
Crystal Ballroom

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.


USDA Leadership Panel
Crystal Ballroom

2:30 - 2:45 p.m.


Networking Break

2:45 - 4:15 p.m.


USDA Program Roundtables
Crystal Ballroom

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.


Day 1 Reflections - Share your win of the day and what you hope to learn before the end of the meeting
Crystal Ballroom

4:30 - 4:45 p.m.


Group Picture

5:00 p.m.


Dinner on Your Own
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Wednesday, May 22 - Presentation Slides

7:30 - 8:30 a.m.


Networking Breakfast
Crystal Ballroom

8:30 - 9:00 a.m.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

22006 and 22007 Updates
Crystal Ballroom

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.

Networking Break

10:15 - 11:30 a.m.

Cooperator Conversation Circles

Topic 1: Supporting Producers in Accessing USDA Programs and Services 

Room: Crystal Ballroom

Topic 2: Increasing Land, Market, and Capital Access for Underserved Producers 

Room: Fort Lernoult

Topic 3: Supporting Beginning and Small Producers

Room: Fort Brady

Topic 4: Building Compassion Resilience

Room: Fort Drummond

11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cooperator Conversation Circle Reflections
Crystal Ballroom

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Networking Lunch
Crystal Ballroom

1:00 - 1:45 p.m.

Discussion: Organizational Management and Capacity
Crystal Ballroom

1:45 - 2:30 p.m.

Telling Your Story and Outcomes, Evaluation and Reporting
Crystal Ballroom

2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Cooperator Network Communications 
Crystal Ballroom

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.

Meeting Closing Remarks
Crystal Ballroom

3:15 - 3:30 p.m.

Networking Break

3:30–5:00 p.m.

Post-Conference Session
-- Building Bridges to the Agriculture Workforce: Opportunities for Youth
Crystal Ballroom