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STRONG 79TH CONVENTION 12/4/13–12/6/13

Featured Speakers

Where to Find it The Marriott 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. n Marriott 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 Marriott Conference Center, located at the north end of the lobby level of the hotel. n Statehouse Convention Center – located adjacent to the Marriott 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. 5.

Shuttle Buses

Rex Nelson

Ark. Political & Cultural Observer

Taylor Wilson Nuclear Physicist

For your convenience, shuttle service will be available from outlying hotels (Wyndham, Holiday Inn Presidential, Courtyard Marriott, Hampton Inn and Doubletree) for all three days of convention. Shuttle service times are as follows: n Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m. n Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:15 a.m.–6:45 p.m. n Friday, Dec. 6, 6:15 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

In an effort to relieve congestion when leaving the Marriott for dinner, the hotel has arranged for shuttle service to transport groups to 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, go to guest services and let them know the number of passengers in your group and which restaurant you are going to. For a list of restaurants, see the next page.

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Special Events n 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. n YF&R DISCUSSION MEET FINALS: 3:15 p.m., Wednesday in the Conway Room of the Marriott 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 $6,500 toward the purchase of an ATV/UTV of the winner’s choice, compliments of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. The winner also receives an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio to compete in the national discussion meet. n 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 San Antonio.

Restaurants Iriana’s Big Whiskey’s Rumba Revolution Gus’s Fried Chicken Gusano’s Pizzeria 4

Flying Saucer Bosco’s Brew Pub Sonny Williams Steak Room W.T. Bubba’s Stickyz

n 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 $35,000 credit toward a GM vehicle of their choice, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and will represent Arkansas at the national contest in San Antonio. n 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 Marriott Mezzanine Level. Proceeds from this auction, sponsored by the ARFB Women’s Committee, will help support Ag in the Classroom programs. Items won can be picked up after 4 p.m. Thursday in the Manning and Hoffman Rooms on the Marriott mezzanine level. n COUNTY GROUP PHOTOS: County group photos will be taken in the area adjacent to convention registration in the pre-convention and lobby areas of the mezzanine floor level. Wednesday: 9:30–11:30 a.m., 5–6 p.m. Thursday: 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m., 3:45–4:45 p.m. n FARM BUREAU VALUEPLUS MEMBER BENEFITS: From 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Marriott Ballroom Lobby on the mezzanine level. Please stop by and visit our ValuePlus partners to learn how you can take advantage of the many benefits of being a Farm Bureau member. n RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING EWELL WELCH: Thursday afternoon at 4 p.m. in Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I. Welch retired from his role as Arkansas Farm Bureau’s executive vice president on Oct. 31. Help us celebrate his 36 years of service to the organization.

Restaurant contact information is compiled here: http://bit.ly/1anD2Et Flying Fish Juanita’s Forty Two Dizzy’s Gypsy Bistro Dugan’s Pub

Copper Grill Cellar 220 Ciao Italian Restaurant Doe’s Eat Place Cajuns Wharf Brave New Restaurant

Pizza Café Buffalo Grill Faded Rose Chi’s Asian Café Loca Luna Red Door

Shogun’s Whole Hog Café Creegeen’s Irish Pub Ristorante Capeo Benihana Riverfront Steak House 5

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Schedule of Events 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DISPLAYS Marriott Ballroom Lobby

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

SILENT AUCTION Marriott Mezzanine Level Manning and Hoffman Rooms

Noon YF&R DISCUSSION MEET Marriott Conference Center Conway Room

1 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION Marriott Ballroom

ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding

PRESENTATION OF COLORS

77th Theater Aviation Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brian Walker, Chairman ARFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Dean Gammill, Stone Co. Farm Bureau

MILITARY TRIBUTE/FLAG PRESENTATION

INVOCATION

Janice Marsh, Chairwoman

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ENTERTAINMENT Night Music

ADDRESS

The Honorable Mike Beebe

Governor of Arkansas MEMORIAL SERVICE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE

Distinguished Service Awards

AG IN THE CLASSROOM Teacher of the Year Ag Education Awards

ADDRESS

Rex Nelson, Arkansas Political & Cultural Observer

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. to 5:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES Marriott Conference Center Cotton Division — Chicot Room Equine Division — White Oak Room Environmental Issues — Harris Brake Room YF&R Discussion Meet Finals — Conway Room Local Affairs — Grampas Room Public Policy — Arkansas Ballroom

4:45 p.m.

YF&R RECEPTION Marriott Conference Center Riverview Room 5 p.m.

RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OPEN HEARING Arkansas Ballroom

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Schedule of Events

Noon FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON &

COTTON FASHION SHOW Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

1:45 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION Marriott Ballroom

ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman, presiding

PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS BREAKFAST Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING

Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1:45 p.m.)

ADDRESS

Taylor Wilson, Nuclear Physicist

THURS.

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

12/5

7:30 a.m. to SEW WITH COTTON REGISTRATION 8:30 a.m.

Statehouse Convention Center, Fulton Room

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

Marriott Mezzanine Level

Manning and Hoffman Rooms 8 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.

REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine, Pre-function Area

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

DISPLAYS Marriott Ballroom Lobby

8:15 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES 9:45 a.m.

Marriott Conference Center

Forestry Division — White Oak Room

Soybean Division — Conway Room

Specialty Crops — Harris Brake Room Marriott Ballroom

Beef Cattle Division — Salon C

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

Marriott Conference Center Poultry Division — Harris Brake Room

Rice Division — Conway Room

Wheat & Feed Grains Division — White Oak Room

Rural Funding Opportunities — Chicot Room 11:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

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REGISTRATION Marriott Mezzanine Level, Pre-function Area

AWARDS

Membership Retention Award

Outstanding County Women’s Program

Stanley E. Reed Leadership Award

YF&R Discussion Meet Winner

YF&R Excellence in Ag Award

YF&R Achievement Winner President’s Award ADDRESS

ARFB President Randy Veach

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1:45 p.m.)

3:45 p.m.

ADJOURN

4 p.m.

RETIREMENT RECEPTION HONORING EWELL WELCH Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

5 p.m.

CAUCUS OF VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center

Fulton, Pope, Izard, Miller, Caraway I, II, III

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Caucus of Voting Delegates FRI.

District 1 — Fulton

Craighead Lee Crittenden Mississippi Cross Phillips

Poinsett St. Francis

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Schedule of Events

District 2 — Pope

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

Crawford Howard Little River North Logan

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

7 a.m.

BREAKFAST FOR VOTING DELEGATES Statehouse Convention Center, Hall I

8 a.m.

BUSINESS SESSION Marriott Ballroom

ARFB President Randy Veach, presiding

REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

REPORT OF RULES COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION OF PARLIAMENTARIAN

CAUCUS REPORTS

Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President

Arkansas Farm Bureau

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES TO THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION

BUSINESS REPORT

Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President

Arkansas Farm Bureau

REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS

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STRONG Conference Agendas Wednesday, Dec. 4 Cotton: page 14 Equine: page 15 Environmental Issues: page 16 Local Affairs: page 17 Public Policy: page 18 Thursday, Dec. 5 Forestry: page 19 Soybeans: page 20 Specialty Crops: page 21 Beef Cattle: page 22 Poultry: page 23 Rice: page 24 Wheat & Feed Grains: page 25 Rural Funding Opportunities: page 26 13

Cotton

Equine

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Chicot Room

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 White Oak Room

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Pollard Chairman

ARFB Cotton Division

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Earl Pepper Chairman

ARFB Equine Division

Addressing Consumers’ Needs at Cotton Incorporated Kim Kitchings

Vice President Corporate Strategy and Program Metrics Cotton Incorporated

A Status Report on the Equine Industry Johne Dobbs AQHA President Champaigne, Ill.

State of the Arkansas Cotton Industry Panel Discussion: Gin Representative, Merchant, Farmer

4:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Local Issues of Interest Travis Justice

Equine Division Coordinator

Arkansas Farm Bureau 4:45 p.m.

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Adjourn

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Environmental Issues

Local Affairs

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Harris Brake Room

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Grampas Room

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Dabbs Chairman

ARFB Environmental Issues Committee

Endangered Species: The Listing Process &

Protections for Landowners Jim Boggs Field Supervisor

Arkansas Field Office

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Chris Davidson

Endangered Species Coordinator

Arkansas Field Office

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Sparta Aquifer, A Success Story Sherrel Johnson Union County Water Conservation Board

Arkansas State Water Plan Edward Swaim

Water Resources Division Manager

Arkansas Natural Resources Commission Kent Thornton

FTN Associates, Ltd.

Critical Habitat for the Neosho Mucket & Rabbitsfoot Mussels Marc Kelley President

Public & Environmental Policy Consulting

Mike Armstrong Deputy Director

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Top 10 Priority Watersheds in Arkansas Kristin Higgins

Program Associate for Public Policy Center

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

An Introduction to the Arkansas Unpaved Roads Program The Honorable Brandon Ellison Polk County Judge

Ethan Inlander

Ozark Rivers Program Director

The Nature Conservancy 4:45 p.m.

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3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Leo Sutterfield Chairman

ARFB Rural Development,

Local Affairs & Mineral Rights Committee

4:45 p.m.

Adjourn

Adjourn 17

Public Policy

Forestry

3:15–4:45 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 Arkansas Ballroom

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 White Oak Room

3:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

ARFB Vice President Rich Hillman Chairman

ARFB Legislative Affairs Committee

8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Ray Rogers Chairman

ARFB Forestry Division

Washington Watch:

Past, Present and Future of Farm Policy

ARFB President Randy Veach

Timberland as an Investment Pete Prutzman President Kingwood Forestry

On the Ballot 2014: Constitutional Amendments

Dr. Tom Riley

Interim Assistant Director of Community & Economic Development

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

• HJR 1009 – This proposed amendment, which is titled “The Arkansas Elected Officials Ethics, Transparency and Financial Reform Amendment of 2014,” includes a term limit extension for members of the General Assembly.

Timber Market Outlook Dr. Matthew Pelkki George H. Clippert Endowed Chair of Forest Resource Economics, Management and Policy University of Arkansas, Monticello

9:45 a.m.

Adjourn

• SJR 7 – This proposed amendment will change the review and approval authority of the General Assembly concerning administrative rules.

• SJR 16 – The proposed amendment tightens requirements for ballot items proposed through the citizen ballot initiative process.

4:45 p.m.

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Adjourn

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Soybeans

Specialty Crops

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Conway Room

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Harris Brake Room

8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Rusty Smith Chairman

ARFB Soybean Division

Round-up Ready 1 Patent Expiration—Saving Seed Jeremy Ross

Soybean Extension Agronomist

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Achieving Maximum Yield Potential Larry Purcell Professor

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

High Yielding Soybeans Panel Discussion

with Race for 100 Contest Winners

9:45 a.m.

Adjourn

8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Jeremy Gillam Chairman

ARFB Specialty Crops Division

Compliance of Labor Laws

Robert Darling District Director

Department of Labor Wages & Hour Division

Market Maker “Update & Changes”

Dr. Ron Rainey Extension Economist

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Farm Bureau Specialty Crops “Maneuvering on the Web” Matt King Economist

Arkansas Farm Bureau

Questions & Answers 9:45 a.m.

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Adjourn

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Beef Cattle

Poultry

8:15–9:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Marriott Ballroom, Salon C

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Harris Brake Room

8:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Leo Sutterfield Chairman

ARFB Beef Cattle Division

Profiling the Beef Check-off Program Weldon Wynn Chairman

National Cattlemen’s Beef Board

Leo Sutterfield Chairman

Arkansas Beef Council

Travis Justice Administrator

Arkansas Beef Council

Animal Science Update Dr. Mike Looper

Head of the University of Arkansas Animal Science Department

10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Gene Pharr Chairman

ARFB Poultry Division

Poultry Trends & Issues Marvin Childers President

The Poultry Federation Poultry Science Department Dr. Mike Kidd Department Director

University of Arkansas Center of Excellence for Poultry Science

Questions & Answers 11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

Livestock and Poultry Commission Update Preston Scroggin Director

Arkansas Livestock & Poultry Commission 9:45 a.m.

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Adjourn

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Rice

Wheat & Feed Grains

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Conway Room

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 White Oak Room

10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Joe Christian Chairman

ARFB Rice Division

10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Jon Carroll Chairman

ARFB Wheat & Feed Grains Division

Economics of Rice Production Scott Stiles

Instructor of Economics

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Rice Breeding Program Update/

New Variety Information Karen Moldenhauer

Rice Industry Chair for Variety Development

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Managing for Maximum Yields Jason Kelley

Wheat, Corn and Sorghum Specialist

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

2013-2014 Miss Arkansas Rice

Crop Residue Management Study Mike Daniels

Extension Water Quality & Nutrient Management Specialist

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture 11:45 a.m.

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AGMARK – Grain Marketing Group

Matt Willard Partner Funding Farm

Irrigation Cost Share Programs

Matt King Economist

Arkansas Farm Bureau 11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

Adjourn

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Rural Funding Opportunities

We

would like to express

our appreciation to the

2013

convention

cosponsors:

10:15–11:45 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 Chicot Room 10:15 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks Richard Armstrong Chairman

ARFB Rural Health & Safety Committee

Rural Funding Available Through Department of Rural Services John Andrews Director of Rural Services

Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc.

Public and Private Rural Funding Opportunities

Linsley Kincade Programs Officer Winrock International

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Rural Safety Funding Opportunities Nita Cooper Boone County Extension Agent University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

11:45 a.m.

Adjourn

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