February 18, 2010

Energizing Colorado Agriculture through Strategic Research

 

The Forum is held in conjuction with the Colorado FFA Foundation  Agriculture Hall of Fame Banquet. 

  

	Agenda
	Agenda    updated 2/9/2010 Pre-Forum Reception: Wednesday, 2/17/2010 Governor's Residence at Boettcher Mansion 400 E 8th Avenue Denver, CO  80203 5:30 - 7:30 pm MapQuest
	Speaker Biographies
	Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. John Stulp, Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Dr. Anthony A. Frank, Colorado State University, President Dr. Craig Beyrouty, CSU College of Agricultural Sciences, Chief Administrative & Academic Officer   Ralph Otto, Associate Administrator, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA  Robb Fraley, Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Monsanto
	Breakout Sessions
	Research Needs in Livestock Research Needs in Crops Research Needs in Organic Crops Crops for Health Breakout Session Agenda
	Registration
	Online Registration Registration Form    Regular $100 ($120 after 2/8/2010) Student $45 ($50 after 2/8/2010)
	Hotel Reservations
	Renaissance Denver Hotel 3801 Quebec St. Denver, CO  80207 (888) 238-6762 MapQuest   Mention "Governor's Forum on Colorado Agriculture" for a room rate of $99 per night.  Reservations must be made by January 25th to guarantee rate and availability.  All registrants are responsible for their own hotel reservations.
	Become a Sponsor
	Sponsorship Letter  Sponsorship Form
	Promote the Forum
	Postcard   News Release:  Governor's Forum on Agriculture to Look at Research Initiatives 2/1/2010 Inside Ag *Special Edition* Newsletter 2/8/2010 Inside Ag *Special Edition" Newsletter Public Service Announcement:  Find out how strategic research will shape your world. State and national leaders in the field of agriculture, including Governor Bill Ritter, Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp, and Colorado State University President Tony Frank will discuss emerging trends and research during the Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture - Thursday, February 18 in Denver. Plus—the pre-forum reception will be held at the Governor's residence at Boettcher Mansion on February 17. To register, visit Colorado.gov/ag or call 303-239-4100. The deadline for early registration is February 8.

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors 

Major Underwriter

Russ Johnson, CPA
McClure & Eggleston, LLC
Rocky Mountain Agri-Business Association

 

Underwriter

Colorado Beef Council
Monsanto
Mountain Plains Farm Credit
Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Tri-State Generation & Transmission

 

Patron

CoBank
Colorado Agricultural Development Authority (CADA)
Colorado Agricultural Mediation Program
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority
Colorado Livestock Association
Colorado Pork Producers Council
Colorado Potato Administrative Committee, Area II
Farm Credit of Southern Colorado
Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District
Rabo AgriFinance
USDA National Ag Statistics Service, Colorado Field Office
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Western Dairy Association

 

Benefactor

Colorado Cattlemen's Association
Colorado Corn
Colorado State University, Institute for Livestock & the Environment
Colorado Veterinary Medical Association
National Western Stock Show
Warner Ranch

 

Contributor

Colorado Sheep & Wool Authority
Colorado State Grange
Fred & Kay Lynn Hefley
Independent Bankers of Colorado Education Foundation
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Safeway, Inc.
TSR Agristruction

 

Mission Statement

 

To contribute to a healthy and viable agricultural industry in Colorado, this annual event shall seek to:

1. Facilitate a spirit of community to enhance Colorado agriculture's competitiveness.
2. Encourage positive awareness of Colorado agriculture.
3. Encourage interaction among commodity and other industry segments.
4. Present future-oriented, cutting edge topics that promote communication and understanding across the entire industry while considering the uniqueness among industry segments.
5. Relate and connect a global outlook to state and local agricultural production, business, and policy issues.

 

For more information, email jenifer.gurr@ag.state.co.us or call (303) 239-4104

 

 

Brought to you by Governor Bill Ritter, Jr., the Colorado Department of Agriculture and Colorado State University with the support of the Colorado Agricultural Leadership Associates and more than 50 organizations, businesses, and agencies interested in the future of Colorado agriculture.

 

Colorado Department of Agriculture · 700 Kipling Street · Suite 4000 · Lakewood, CO 80215-8000 ·(303) 239-4100