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Conference Program Highlights
For a complete list, see Agenda or download Registration Brochure
Day 1—Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
ARAPAC Golf Tournament*
The Resort Course-Boca Raton Resort & Club
Proceeds benefit the ARA Political Action Committee
The Boca Raton Resort & Club has a rich history and tradition as one of the finest golf resorts in Florida. Dating back to the times when PGA professionals Sam Snead and Tommy Armour held positions on staff, this exclusive Boca Raton golf resort has always sought to offer a unique, exclusive and luxurious year-round golf experience.
This year’s ARAPAC Golf Tournament will be held on the Resort Course, a beautifully maintained par 71 course that plays 6,253 yards at a slope of 128, and includes 12 carries over water, including a signature water feature designed by Hugh Hughes. Enjoy a fun round of golf while discussing the latest industry news and sharing a few good laughs. Prizes will be awarded during a luncheon after the tournament.
Golf club and shoe rental are available on a limited first come-first served supply. Club rental is $85.00 and includes 6 balls; shoe rental is $20.00. Please contact the Resort Golf Pro Shop at (561) 447-3419 with the type of clubs, shoe size, name, contact, and payment information. Golf cart rental is included in the Tournament fee.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Time: 8:00 AM- 2:30 PM*
Cost: $300 per person
*Shotgun start scheduled for 8:00 AM. Golfers should head to the Resort Course golf shop to be directed to carts at 7:30 AM.
Everglades Airboat Tour
This year, ARA is pleased to offer a fun alternative for those attendees who are not golfers and will not be participating in the ARAPAC Golf Tournament. Explore Florida’s “River of Grass,” an expansive wilderness area of unmatched beauty that encompasses over 2,500 square miles of South Florida.
Tour participants will view the wonders of nature while gliding over the water in one of the world’s largest covered air boats. The tour guide will discuss the ecological wonders that you will see such as alligators, turtles, exotic birds and the 8.6 billion dollar Federal Government Everglades Restoration Project.
The 4.5 hour tour will end with an Ol’ Florida alligator show and visit to the Trading Post. (Transportation is provided.)
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cost: $100 per person
7 Wonders of the Corn Yield World
Fred Below, Ph.D., Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois presents the 7 Wonders of the Corn Yield World. Dr. Below will explain the results of a complex field evaluation that determines exactly how much each crop input contributes to yield. (Click to view Bio)
Hosted by Agrotain International.
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011
Time: 3:00-4:00 PM
Cost: Included with Registration
Day 2—Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
Spouse Activity: Brunch & Resort Tour
Meet new friends and renew acquaintances with old friends while learning about options available to you — and a little history — at the Resort. Enjoy a morning drink and breakfast. Wear comfortable shoes, there will be some walking.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30th 2011
Time: 8:30– 10:00 AM
Cost: Included with Spouse Registration
Location: Royal Palms Ballroom Salon VII
Spouse Activity: Caribbean Cooking Demonstration & Lunch
ARA First Lady, Laura Pearl, invites you to participate in a hands-on cooking program featuring a menu of Caribbean recipes. A Boca Resort chef will cover the basics of selecting and using herbs in cooking and discuss some “chef ’s secrets” on how to prepare dishes that become more appetizing and appealing through presentation. The menu will include, among other dishes, Orange Cilantro-Coconut Spiced Shrimp wrapped in Banana Leaf, Roasted Breast of Chicken with Mano-Garlic Mojo and Fresh Fruit Timbal with Bacardi Rum Banana Syrup, and beverage. Each guest will receive a booklet with useful information on herbs and spices and recipes for the lunch menu.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30th 2011
Time: 11:30– 2:00 PM
Cost: Included with Spouse Registration
Location: Royal Palms Ballroom Salon VII
Stakeholders Share Their Perspectives on Sustainability
At this year’s conference, we’ll examine the social, economic and environmental components of sustainability. Our speakers represent the major stakeholders in the sustainability discussion and will help us understand why this topic is of critical importance to all agricultural retailers and distributors.
• Ian Hope-Johnstone, Director–PepsiCo Agriculture Sustainability—PepsiCo manufactures and sells numerous major consumer product brands including Pepsi, Frito-Lay and Quaker. (Click to view Bio)
• Jonathan Kaplan, Senior Policy Specialist for the Natural Resources Defense Council—The NRDC is one of the nation’s most effective environmental action groups, combining the grassroots power of 1.3 million members. (Click to view Bio)
• Adam Putnam, Florida Ag Commissioner and very active in water quality issues. (Click to view Bio)
• Mac Carraway, President of SMR Farms in Florida, Host of the Tropicana Carbon Footprint Fertilizer Study. (Click to view Bio)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30th 2011
Time: 9:00-12:20 PM
Cost: Included with Registration
Bonus Session—The Tools to Make it Work!
Listen to a presentation on emerging technology for capturing and communicating growers’ sustainability message. These
commercially available tools will add value to your business by providing valuable information to your customers and their customers. This presentation will be led by Andy Kennedy, President of FoodLogiQ; Andres Ferreyra, Manager of Special Projects for Ag Connections; and Kevin Pattison, President of Agri-Data Solution.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30th 2011
Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
Cost: Included with Registration
ARAPAC Dinner & Auction at The Addison*
The Addison Restaurant of Boca Raton
Proceeds benefit the ARA Political Action Committee
Experience fine dining in the only Boca Raton restaurant to receive the Five Star Diamond Award. The Addison is a truly sustainable business that was originally built in 1926 by acclaimed architect, Addison Mizner. Enjoy a drink with friends under the beautiful Banyan trees in the restaurant’s courtyard, followed by dinner and a live auction with proceeds to benefit ARAPAC. (Bus transportation provided.)
Items donated to the ARAPAC live and silent auction will be available online to view and bid on starting in November.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
Cost: $125 per person
Day 3—Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
Sustainable Management Practices in Ag Retail
A panel of forward-thinking agricultural retailers share examples of how they’re working to incorporate more sustainable business practices into their operations.
• Dave Coppess, Heartland Co-op and President of the Iowa CleanWater Alliance.
• Bob Willard, Willard Agri-Service, 2010 National Environmental Respect Award Winner involved in sustainability projects on the East Coast.
• Orvin Bontrager, Servi-Tech in Nebraska, and Past President of the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants.
Date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
Time: 8:30-9:30 AM
Cost: Included with Registration
Developing a Winning Strategy
Thom Winninger, Marketing Strategy Consultant and Nationally-Recognized Speaker will explain how growing a sustainable business will improve your marketing edge. (Click to view Bio)
Date: Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011
Time: 10:40-11:30 AM
Cost: Included with Registration
Florida Agricultural Tour (SOLD OUT)
On Thursday afternoon, a unique tour will provide the chance to learn more about the production of crops that many conference attendees rarely have the opportunity to see. The Palm Beach County Extension Service and Sugar Cane Growers Co-op will host a tour of a sugar cane field and processing mill with additional narration about other local crops. (Lunch and transportation are provided.)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011
Time: 12:00-5:00 PM
Cost: $35 per person
CCA continuing education credits available!
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*A Note Regarding ARAPAC Special Events:
The ARAPAC special events provide a wonderful opportunity to network with your customers, friends and colleagues in a casual and fun environment. The new ARA conference online registration system will walk you through the process for signing up and paying for your participation in these activities. A general conference registration does not include participation in these events.
Leaders of Industry
For new ARA members that are first-time conference attendees, or existing members who have not attended the conference in the last two years you’ll have the opportunity to indicate your status as a “Leader of Industry” during the registration process. Due to Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations, all conference participants must acknowledge voluntary participation for the ARAPAC special events. This in no way obligates you financially. By checking this box in the registration process, $30 of your registration fee will be assigned to this special membership class and be effective for two years. Thank you for helping ARA with our FEC compliance efforts.
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