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Conference Features Thursday, August 8 Lunch Panel Discussion with agriculturalists addressing Busi- ness Succession Legal and estate planning from Shannon Ferrell, family relations and communications from Dr. Charlie Griffin, and a farm family with no children interested in con- tinuing the business. MC Lyndall Stout, SunUp TV. Taste of Oklahoma Reception-6 p.m. Will be held at the Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Air- port reception room. The reception will feature ap- petizers from OKC grower and chef, Kam’s Kookery & Guilford Gardens. The hotel is located at 4401 Southwest 15th Street in Oklahoma City, approximately 15 minutes from the conference location. The hotel is in close prox- imity to several dining establishments. Mini Mall Vendors will be selling their Made in Oklahoma products. This is a great opportunity to network with Oklahoma women and to hear their success stories. Exhibits Exhibitors will provide the latest information on available resources to help you be more successful in your farming or small business efforts. All booths will be open and easily accessible throughout the conference. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the confer- ence and/or having an exhibit, please go to the Women in Agriculture and Small Business website – www.OKWomenInAgAndSmallBusiness.com – to download an exhibitor form. Speakers: Jim Reese, Secretary of Ag Welcome Jim Reese was appointed to the position of Secretary of Agricul- ture by Governor Mary Fallin and has been serving in that capacity since January 11, 2011. Secretary Reese is a long time agricultural and rural advocate and feels that Oklahoma agriculture is a vital part of Oklahoma’s recovering economy. Jolene Brown Keynote Speaker Jolene Brown is a walking-talking spokesperson and champion for the people of agriculture. She’s a farmer, author and profes- sional speaker. Jolene is from West Branch, Iowa and her worldwide audiences appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable informa- tion. She’s on a mission to share leading-edge best practices, appreciation, laughter and celebration to increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind. Celeste Settrini Keynote Speaker Celeste is a 4th generation cattle rancher on her family ranch in the foothills of the Salinas Valley, Central Coast of California. She currently works in the commodi- ties market as a produce broker for Fresh Network, maintains her duties on the family cattle ranch and is a partner in Couture Cowgirl ‘n Company, a full- service graphic design and communications agency for the agricultural industry. OSU Ag Economics Department | Damona Doye | 515 Agricultural Hall | Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK 74078 Cooperative Partnership Agreement Special thank you to USDA’s Risk Management Agency Empowering the Women of Rural America • Entertaining and educational keynote speakers • Concurrent breakout sessions offered from three tracks - agricultural, alternative enterprises, & business and finance • Mini mall showcasing made-in- Oklahoma products • Complimentary evening reception Conference Sponsors Thank you for your generosity! OKLAHOMA’S STATEWIDE WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE & SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE Mark your calendar! August 8-9, 2013 Moore Norman Technology Center | 13301 S. Penn Ave. in OKC Back by popular demand - keynote speaker Jolene Brown! A Champion for Agriculture helping us celebrate the best of the past and negotiate the future. Risk Management Agency Risk Management Agency Apache | Blanchard | Cement Chickasha | Tuttle
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Conference Features Thursday, August 8Lunch Panel Discussion with agriculturalists addressing Busi-ness Succession Legal and estate planning from Shannon Ferrell, family relations and communications from Dr. Charlie Griffin, and a farm family with no children interested in con-tinuing the business. MC Lyndall Stout, SunUp TV.
Taste of Oklahoma Reception-6 p.m. Will be held at the Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Air-port reception room. The reception will feature ap-petizers from OKC grower and chef, Kam’s Kookery & Guilford Gardens.
The hotel is located at 4401 Southwest 15th Street in Oklahoma City, approximately 15 minutes from the conference location. The hotel is in close prox-imity to several dining establishments.
Mini Mall Vendors will be selling their Made in Oklahoma products. This is a great opportunity to network with Oklahoma women and to hear their success stories.
Exhibits Exhibitors will provide the latest information on available resources to help you be more successful in your farming or small business efforts.
All booths will be open and easily accessible throughout the conference. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the confer-ence and/or having an exhibit, please go to the Women in Agriculture and Small Business website – www.OKWomenInAgAndSmallBusiness.com – to download an exhibitor form.
Speakers:Jim Reese, Secretary of Ag Welcome
Jim Reese was appointed to the
position of Secretary of Agricul-
ture by Governor Mary Fallin and
has been serving in that capacity
since January 11, 2011. Secretary Reese is a long
time agricultural and rural advocate and feels that
Oklahoma agriculture is a vital part of Oklahoma’s
recovering economy.
Jolene Brown Keynote Speaker
Jolene Brown is a walking-talking
spokesperson and champion for
the people of agriculture. She’s
a farmer, author and profes-
sional speaker. Jolene is from
West Branch, Iowa and her worldwide audiences
appreciate her fun-filled spirit and valuable informa-
tion. She’s on a mission to share leading-edge best
practices, appreciation, laughter and celebration to
increase productivity, profitability and peace of mind.
Celeste Settrini Keynote Speaker
Celeste is a 4th generation cattle
rancher on her family ranch in
the foothills of the Salinas Valley,
Central Coast of California. She
currently works in the commodi-
ties market as a produce broker for Fresh Network,
maintains her duties on the family cattle ranch and
is a partner in Couture Cowgirl ‘n Company, a full-
service graphic design and communications agency
for the agricultural industry.
OSU Ag Economics Departm
ent | Dam
ona Doye | 515 Agricultural Hall |
Oklahoma State University |
Stillwater, OK 74078
Cooperative Partnership Agreement
Special thank you to USDA’s Risk Management Agency
Empowering the Women of Rural America
• Entertainingandeducationalkeynotespeakers
• Concurrentbreakoutsessionsofferedfromthreetracks-agricultural,alternativeenterprises,&businessandfinance
• Minimallshowcasingmade-in-Oklahomaproducts
• Complimentaryeveningreception
Conference SponsorsThank you for your generosity!
OklahOma’s statewidewOmen in agriculture &
small Business cOnference
Mark your calendar!August 8-9, 2013
Moore Norman Technology Center | 13301 S. Penn Ave. in OKC
Back by popular demand - keynote speaker
Jolene Brown!A Champion for Agriculture
helping us celebrate the best of the past and negotiate the future.
Risk Management Agency
Risk Management Agency
Apache | Blanchard | Cement Chickasha | Tuttle
Thursday, August 87:45 - 8:30 a.m.Registration and cinnamon rolls from Oklahoma Wheat Commission
8:30 - 9 a.m.Welcome and Conference Information: Secretary of Ag, Jim Reese and conference organizers
9 - 10:30 a.m.Keynote: Jolene Brown, Professional Speaker, Author, Family Business Consultant
10:30 - 11 a.m.Break – Visit Mini-Mall and Educational Exhibits
11 - 11:45 a.m.Concurrent Sessions: Cattle Handling; Balancing On & Off Farm Work; Attracting & Keeping Labor /Farm & Ranch Employment Handbook
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Lunch
12:30 - 1:20 p.m.Business Succession Discussion with Dr. Charlie Grif-fin, Family Relations and Communication; Shannon Ferrell, Legal and Estate Planning; farm family with no children interested in continuing the business
1:30 - 2:10 p.m.Concurrent Sessions: Business Succession Discussion continued; Sustainability and Environmental Impact in Animal Agriculture; Ground Water Management
2:20 - 3 p.m.Concurrent Sessions: Farm Bill Update; Small-Scale Poultry Production; Retirement Planning:Starting Today
3 - 3:30 p.m.Break – Visit Mini-Mall and Educational Exhibits
3:30 - 4:10 p.m.Concurrent Sessions: Small-Farm Value-Added; Market Garden; Insurance Alternatives
4:20 - 5 p.m.Concurrent Sessions: USDA Programs Panel; Agritourism:Trail Riding & Guest Ranches; Business Taxes
5 - 6 p.m.Break – Visit Mini-Mall and Educational Exhibits
6 - 8 p.m.Taste of Oklahoma Reception – Holiday Inn, OKC Airport
Friday, August 97:45 - 8:15 a.m.Breakfast Buffet
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Keynote: Celeste Settrini, Owner/Operator of Cou-ture Cowgirl ‘n Co.
9:30 - 10 a.m.Break – Visit Mini-Mall and Educational Exhibits
10 - 10:40 a.m.Concurrent Sessions: Sheep as Pasture Management; Direct Marketing
10:50 - 11:45 a.m.Concurrent Sessions: Mineral Rights; Beekeeping; Embracing New Technology for Increased Profits
Noon - 1:30 p.m.Luncheon Keynote: Jolene Brown and Final Door Prizes
Post Conference Training2 - 4 p.m.Oklahoma Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Program Training: Dr. Dave Sparks, DVM
Hotel Accommodations:Holiday Inn Oklahoma City Airport 4401 Southwest 15th StreetOklahoma City, OK 73108 (405) 601-7272
From The Moore-Norman Technology Center: Go south on S. Pennsylvania Ave. toward SW 134th St. Take the 1st right onto SW 134th St. Merge onto I-44 E. Merge onto OK 152 W/Airport Rd. via exit 116 B on the left toward Airport Rd. Take the northbound Meridian Ave. exit. Merge onto S. Merdian Ave. Turn right on SW 15th St. Hotel is on the left.
You do not have to stay at the hotel to participate. A limited number of rooms are being held for the conference participants on Wednesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 8. The conference room rate is $79 + tax on all rooms per night. Reservations must be made no later than July 25. Mention the Oklahoma Women in Agriculture & Small Busi-ness Conference to receive the block room rate. Call (405) 601-7272 to make reservations.
Agenda at a GlanceParticipants can choose sessions from three tracks: Agricultural, Alternative Enterprises, or Business & Finance.
Post Conference TrainingYou’re invited to a complimentary Post Conference Training on Friday, August 9th. A Beef Quality Assurance Program (BQA) training will be offered from 2 - 4 p.m.. Registration is encouraged to ensure sufficient number of refreshments and workshop materials to provide the best possible experience.
Please indicate if you plan to attend:
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Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is part of a national program that provides guidelines and best practices for beef cattle production. The program raises consumer confidence through offering proper management techniques and a commitment to quality within every segment of the beef industry. For questions contact: Dave Sparks, DVM at [email protected] or visit www.bqa.org
Pre-RegistrationOklahoma’s Statewide Women in Agriculture & Small Business Conference
August 8 & 9, 2013Moore Norman Technology Center | 13301 South Penn Avenue | Oklahoma City
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