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legac y The 77th Annual Convention November 30–December 2 Little Rock, Ark.

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Featured Speakers

Where to Find it The Peabody Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center are located at No. 1 Statehouse Plaza and 100 East Markham Street.

Mike Beebe Governor

Randy Veach

President, ARFB

Meeting Rooms: The program indicates individual sessions and meeting rooms.

• Peabody Hotel – Registration and displays will be located in the pre-convention and lobby areas of the mezzanine floor level.

The Ballroom, Hoffman and Manning meeting rooms are also on this level. The Arkansas Ballroom is on the lobby level. Most breakout meetings will be held in the Peabody Conference Center, which is located at the north end of the lobby level of the hotel.

• Statehouse Convention Center – located adjacent to the Peabody Hotel, Hall I will be the site for the Presidents’ Awards Breakfast, Women’s Luncheon and Sew With Cotton Fashion Show, and the Voting Delegates’ Breakfast. Located in the west end of the facility, the Fulton; Izard; Pope; Miller; and Caraway I, II and III will be the site for Sew With Cotton registration and judging and district caucuses, all on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Shuttle Buses

Jeanne Robertson 2

Humorist

Joe Quinn

Walmart Stores, Inc.

For your convenience, shuttle service will be available from outlying hotels (Wyndham, Holiday Inn Presidential, Courtyard Marriott and Doubletree) for all three days of convention. Shuttle service times are as follows: • Wednesday, Nov. 30, 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 1, 6:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m.

• Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

In an effort to relieve the congestion when leaving the Peabody for dinner during the annual convention, the hotel has arranged for shuttle service to transport county groups to a number of area restaurants. Restaurant shuttle service will run from 5:45–9:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. No sign-up is necessary. When your group has gathered, simply go to guest services and let them know the number of passengers in your group and which restaurant you are going to.

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Special Events FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & COTTON FASHION SHOW: Noon, Thursday in the State House Convention Center, Hall I. Great food and a great cotton fashion show.

Tickets can be purchased at the information desk for $15 each.

YF&R DISCUSSION MEET FINALS: 3:15 p.m., Wednesday in the Conway Room of the Peabody Conference Center. The Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant.

Winner will receive use of a Kubota tractor with front-wheel assist and loader for one year, courtesy of Kubota, and the choice of a Honda 500 ATV or a Kawasaki 550 Mule, compliments of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company.

The winner also receives an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in Honolulu to compete in the national discussion meet.

YF&R ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CONTEST: The winner of the competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session. This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities. The winner will receive a Ford F150 4x4 Crew Cab Truck, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and will represent Arkansas at the national contest in Honolulu.

AG IN THE CLASSROOM SILENT AUCTION: From 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Manning and Hoffman Rooms on the Peabody Mezzanine Level.

Proceeds from this auction, sponsored by the ARFB Women’s Committee, will help support Ag in the Classroom programs.

Items won in the auction can be picked up after 4 p.m. Thursday in the Peabody Ballroom Lobby.

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COUNTY GROUP PHOTOS: County group photos will be taken in the area adjacent to convention registration in the Grand Hall Lobby. Times are: 5–6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1.

YF&R EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD CONTEST: The winner of this competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session.

This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities, but who are not full-time farmers. The winner will receive a John Deere lawnmower, courtesy of John Deere Inc. and Arkansas John Deere dealers, and a John Deere 4X4 Gator, provided by Farm Credit and Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of Arkansas, Inc. The winner will also represent Arkansas at the national contest in Honolulu.

CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENINGS: Stroke Detection Plus, a state-of-the-art vascular screening company and Arkansas Farm Bureau ValuePlus partner, will offer its services to convention attendees in the Arkansas Ballroom on the Peabody Lobby Level from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Thursday. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling 877-732-8258.

Four different tests are available. They are $45 each when purchased separately, but $99 when purchased as a package.

This price is exclusive to Arkansas Farm Bureau members and is substantially discounted.

Screenings are available for: Stroke: This screening uses ultrasound imaging to scan the carotid arteries, along each side of your neck, to detect narrowing or blockages. The buildup of fatty plaque in these arteries can lead to a stroke.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: This comprehensive screening uses ultrasound imaging to scan and measure the abdominal aortic vessel, right above your belly button, for the existence of an aneurysm that can rupture and possibly be fatal.

Peripheral Vascular Disease: This screening measures blood flow through the peripheral arteries in the arms and legs and checks for blockages from plaque.

Osteoporosis: This painless ultrasound screening measures the density of your skeletal system, looking for low or abnormal bone mass.

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wedne sday,

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schedule of events

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION Peabody Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

ADDRESS ARFB President Randy Veach

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

STROKE DETECTION PLUS Peabody Lobby Level, Arkansas Ballroom (by appointment only)

MEMORIAL SERVICE

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DISPLAYS Peabody Ballroom Lobby

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SILENT AUCTION Peabody Mezzanine, Manning & Hoffman Rooms

Noon YF&R DISCUSSION MEET Peabody Conference Center, Conway Room

1 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION Peabody Ballroom ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman, presiding

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

LRAFB Honor Guard

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Todd Dutton Chairman ARFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee

NATIONAL ANTHEM Steele Jessup

INVOCATION Sue Billiot Chairwoman ARFB State Women’s Committee

ENTERTAINMENT Steele Jessup 6

UofA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

Distinguished Service Awards

AG IN THE CLASSROOM Teacher of the Year

ADDRESS The Honorable Mike Beebe Governor of Arkansas

Door Prize Drawing — must be present to win (tickets will be available until 1 p.m.)

2:45 p.m.

ADJOURN

2:45 p.m. REGISTRATION to 5:30 p.m. Peabody Mezzanine, Pre-function Area 3:15 p.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES 4:45 p.m.

Peabody Conference Center

Cotton Division — Chicot Room Equine Division — White Oak Room Environmental Issues — Harris Brake Room YF&R Discussion Meet Finals — Conway Room Minerals and Energy — Grampas Room Public Policy — Peabody Ballroom, Salon C 4:45 p.m. YF&R RECEPTION

Peabody Conference Center, Riverview Room 5 p.m. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OPEN HEARING Peabody Ballroom, Salon C

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t h ursday, de c. 1 schedule of events

6:45 a.m. to 8 a.m.

PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS BREAKFAST Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

SEW WITH COTTON REGISTRATION Statehouse Convention Center, Fulton Room

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

STROKE DETECTION PLUS Peabody Lobby Level, Arkansas Ballroom (by appointment only)

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

SILENT AUCTION Peabody Mezzanine, Manning & Hoffman Rooms

8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

REGISTRATION Peabody Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

DISPLAYS Peabody Ballroom Lobby

SPECIAL CONFERENCES Peabody Conference Center Forestry — White Oak Room Soybeans — Conway Room

Dairy — Harris Brake Room

Beef Cattle — Peabody Ballroom, Salon C 8:15 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES Peabody Conference Center Poultry — Harris Brake Room Rice — Conway Room

Wheat & Feed Grains — White Oak Room

Rural Health & Safety — Chicot Rm.

10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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REGISTRATION Peabody Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

Noon

ARFB WOMEN’S COMMITTEE LUNCH/ SEW WITH COTTON FASHION SHOW Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

2 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION

Peabody Ballroom ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding

AWARDS • Outstanding County Women’s Program • Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award - Special Announcement • YF&R Discussion Meet Winner • YF&R Excellence in Ag Award • YF&R Achievement Award • President’s Award

ADDRESS “Healthier Food at Walmart” Joe Quinn Senior Director Issue Management & Strategic Outreach Walmart Stores, Inc.

ADDRESS

“Humor, more than a Laughing Matter”

Jeanne Robertson Humorist

Door Prize Drawing — must be present to win (tickets will be available until 2 p.m.)

3:30 p.m.

ADJOURN

5 p.m.

CAUCUS OF VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center Fulton; Pope; Izard; Miller; Caraway I, II, III 9

caucus of voting delegates District 1 — Fulton

Craighead Lee Crittenden Mississippi Cross Phillips

Clay Lawrence Sharp Greene Monroe White Independence Prairie Woodruff Jackson Randolph

District 3 — Izard

Baxter Fulton Newton Benton Izard Searcy Boone Madison Stone Carroll Marion Washington

District 4 — Miller South Logan Miller Montgomery Pike

Polk Scott Sebastian Sevier

District 5 — Caraway I

Cleburne Garland Pope Conway Hot Spring Van Buren Faulkner Johnson Yell Franklin Perry

District 6 — Caraway II

Arkansas Drew Lonoke Cleveland Jefferson Pulaski Desha Lincoln Saline

District 7 — Caraway III

Ashley Columbia Nevada Bradley Dallas Ouachita Calhoun Grant Union Chicot Hempstead Clark Lafayette 10

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schedule of events

Poinsett St. Francis

District 2 — Pope

Crawford Howard Little River North Logan

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7 a.m.

BREAKFAST FOR VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

8 a.m.

BUSINESS SESSION Peabody Ballroom President Randy Veach, presiding

Report of Credentials Committee

Report of Rules Committee

Introduction of Parliamentarian

Business Report Ewell Welch

Election of President and Vice President

Discussion and Action on Resolutions

ADJOURN

Caucus Reports Ewell Welch Executive Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation Election of Board Members Election of Voting Delegates to the American Farm Bureau Convention

Report of Nominating Committee

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Agendas for Special Conferences Wednesday, Nov. 30 Cotton ...............................................

Equine ...............................................

Environmental Issues ........................

Minerals & Energy.............................

Public Policy ......................................

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Forestry ..............................................

Soybeans ............................................

Dairy ..................................................

Beef Cattle .........................................

Poultry ...............................................

Rice ....................................................

Wheat & Feed Grains ........................

Rural Health and Safety .......................

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3:15 – 4:45 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 30

3:15 – 4:45 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 30

Chicot Room

White Oak Room

cot ton 3:15 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Dow Brantley, Chairman ARFB Cotton Division

What to do Without TEMIK Dr. Gus Lorenz Extension Entomologist UofA Division of Agriculture

New Technologies on the Horizon Dr. Tom Barber Cotton Agronomist UofA Division of Agriculture

Cotton Bacterial Blight Dr. Craig Rothrock Professor of Plant Pathology UofA Division of Agriculture

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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e quine 3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Earl Pepper, Chairman ARFB Equine Division

University of Arkansas Animal Science Update

Dr. Mike Looper

Animal Science Department Head

UofA Division of Agriculture

Uses, Issues & Challenges Facing Horse Owners Curt Pate Stockman and Equine Clinician Wolf Creek, Montana

Hay Quality and Nutrition Dr. Shane Gadberry Animal Nutrition Professor UofA Division of Agriculture

Animal Health and Disease Issues

Dr. Pat Badley

State Veterinarian

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission

Equine Events and Activities

Dr. Mark Russell

Equine Instructor

UofA Division of Agriculture

Keeping Animals in Shape to Perform Steve Jones Livestock Professor UofA Division of Agriculture

4:45 p.m.

Adjourn

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3:15 – 4:45 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 30 Harris Brake Room

envir onmental issues

3:15 – 4:45 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 30 Grampas Room

miner als & ener gy

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Terry Dabbs, Chairman ARFB Environmental Issues Committee

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Rusty Smith, Chairman ARFB Soybean Division

Lignite Development:

Property Owners’ Perspective The Honorable Allen Maxwell Mayor of Monticello

EPA & Agriculture Eugene Thilsted Senior Policy Advisor for Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Region 6

Nutrients & Water Quality Dr. Andrew Sharpley, Professor Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences UofA Division of Agriculture Dr. Helen Jarvie, Professor Center for Ecology & Hydrology, UK Visiting Distinguished Professor, UofA

Update: Arkansas Discovery Farms Program Dr. Mike Daniels Water Quality & Nutrient Mgmt. Specialist Crop, Soil, & Environmental Sciences UofA Division of Agriculture Dr. Andrew Sharpley

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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James L. Wright, P.E. Manager Business Development North American Coal Corporation

Michael Thomas Manager Business Development Miss. Lignite Mining Company- Red Hill Mine

Wind Energy:

From the Great Plains to the Southeast An Update on Proposed Transmission Lines Mario Hurtado Executive Vice President Clean Line Energy Partners

Kim Randle

Regional Outreach Manager Clean Line Energy Partners

4:45 p.m. Adjourn 17

3:15 – 4:45 p.m. • Wednesday, Nov. 30

8:15 – 9:45 p.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1

Peabody Ballroom, Salon C

White Oak Room

public p ol ic y

f ore stry

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Rich Hillman, Chairman ARFB Vice President

8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Grant Pace, Chairman ARFB Forestry Division

What Are Policy Makers Saying About Ag?

Stewart Doan

Senior Editor Agri-Pulse

Marketing Strategies: Growing Sawtimber v. Chip-n-Saw Mike Fiery Timber Market Analyst Forest2Market, Inc.

EPA Regulations & The Forest Industry Eugene Thilsted Senior Policy Advisor for Agriculture Environmental Protection Agency Region 6

Transportation Issues

Anne Ferro Administrator

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

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9:45 a.m.

Adjourn

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8:15 – 9:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1 Conway Room

s oybea n s 8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Rusty Smith, Chairman ARFB Soybean Division

USDA Program Appeals Amanda Urbanek USDA Appeals Division

United Soybean Board Update

Rusty Smith

USB Board Member

Variety Testing Program:

Goals and Challenges

Don Dombek, Director

Arkansas Crop Variety Improvement Program

UofA Division of Agriculture 9:45 a.m.

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Adjourn

8:15 – 9:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1 Harris Brake Room

dairy 8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Woody Bryant, Chairman ARFB Dairy Division

Situation and Market Outlook:

Update and Forecast

Dr. John Anderson

Livestock Economist

Department of Economic Analysis

American Farm Bureau Federation

Dairy Check-Off Program:

“Where is the Money Being Spent?”

Ron Grusenmeyer

Midwest Dairy Association

University of Arkansas Animal Science Update

Dr. Mike Looper

Animal Science Department Head

UofA Division of Agriculture

9:45 a.m.

Adjourn

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8:15 – 9:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1 Peabody Ballroom, Salon C

bee f c at t l e

10:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1 Harris Brake Room

poultry

8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Billy Sharp, Chairman ARFB Beef Cattle Division

10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Allen Stewart, Chairman ARFB Poultry Division

University of Arkansas Animal Science Update Dr. Mike Looper Animal Science Department Head UofA Division of Agriculture

Trichomoniasis and other Cattle Health Concerns Dr. Pat Badley State Veterinarian Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission

Situation and Outlook for the Cattle and Beef Industries Dr. John Anderson Livestock Economist Department of Economic Analysis American Farm Bureau Federation

Animal Wellbeing Update

Dr. Yvonne Thaxton

Professor and Director

Center for Food Animal Wellbeing

UofA Division of Agriculture

Update on Arkansas Poultry Farm Inspections

Jeremy Seiger

CAFO Enforcement Officer

Water Enforcement Branch

Environmental Protection Agency Region 6

11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

9:45 a.m.

Adjourn

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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1

10:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1

Conway Room

White Oak Room

whe at & f e e d gr ains

rice 10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Joe Christian, Chairman ARFB Rice Division

Recent Free Trade Agreements:

What They Mean for Rice

Carl Brothers

Senior Vice President

Riceland Foods, Inc.

2011-2012 Miss Arkansas Rice

Pesticide Application Permits

John Bailey

Permits Branch Manager, Water Division

Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality 11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Mike Sullivan, Chairman ARFB Wheat and Feed Grains Division

2011 A Look Back:

Drowning, Drift and Drought

Dr. Jason Kelley

Wheat and Feed Grains Specialist

UofA Division of Agriculture

Success Story: Arkansas Farmers Winning Irrigation Grants Matt King, Coordinator ARFB Wheat and Feed Grains Division

Aflatoxin Control Methods Dr. Burt Bluhm Plant Pathologist UofA Division of Agriculture Mike Richardson Farmer Holly Grove Tommy Young Farmer Tuckerman

11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

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10:15 – 11:45 a.m. • Thursday, Dec. 1 Chicot Room

Rur al Health & Safet y 10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Richard Armstrong, Chairman ARFB Rural Health & Safety Committee

Distractive Driving Amanda Williams and Jason Kaufman ARFB Safety Coordinators

Van Buren County Car Seat Safety Program Cindy Wilson, Van Buren County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee

AR SAVES Rick Washam, MAT, MEd AR SAVES Health Educator

11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

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We Would Like to Express Our Appreciation to the 2011 Convention Cosponsors: Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc.

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