The Ag Council board of directors will hold their next meeting on Thursday, August 15th, at the Northeast Arkansas Rice Research and Extension Center near Harrisburg, AR. Board members will gather to share experiences from the 2024 crop year, receive informative presentations on relevant issues, and discuss important policy matters facing farmers and the agriculture industry. A tour of the new research center will also be incorporated into the program.
The meeting is open to ag council members and invited guests. Non board members should contact andrew.grobmyer@agcouncil.net to RSVP for attendance. The meeting will begin at 9am and conclude with lunch.
Meeting and meal is sponsored by Mitchell | Williams Law Firm
More below:
Meeting Location:
Northeast Arkansas Rice Research & Extension Center | 15327 Hwy 1 Harrisburg, AR 72432
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Call to Order & Opening Remarks Nathan Reed, President
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Tour of New Rice Research Center
Dr. Tim Burcham, Director of the NERREC
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Overview of Farm Economy and Farm Bill
Hunter Biram & Scott Stiles, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
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Cover Crop Considerations for Arkansas Farmers
Keith Scoggins, District Conservationist for USDA NRCS
Bill Robertson, Retired University of Arkansas Cotton Specialist -
Potential of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture
Allyson White Lewis, AI Coach & Consultant
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Other Business
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Adjourn for Lunch