Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture in the Midwest
On December 1, 2009, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago will hold a
conference to examine issues that will shape the future of agriculture in the Midwest. This conference will gather experts from academia, industry, and policy institutions to discuss aspects of possibilities for agriculture and the Midwest. The goals of the conference include exploring factors that will impact the future directions of Midwest agriculture, particularly its composition and structure; examining the implications of the changing agricultural landscape for rural and urban communities, as well as industry; and discussing the policy implications and the role that policies play in guiding agriculture toward the future.
Check out additional details, including registration and hotel information:
http://www.chicagofed.org/news_and_conferences/conferences_and_events/2009_ag_conference.cfm
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
230 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
Third Floor Conference Center
December 1, 2009
8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
9:15 a.m. Session I: Trends in Midwest Agriculture
10:30 a.m. Session II: Prospects for the Livestock Industry
12:00 p.m. Lunch
Keynote: Leland A. Strom, Chairman and CEO, Farm Credit Administration
1:30 p.m. Session III: The Environment and Agriculture
2:45 p.m. Session IV: Panel Discussion: How Will Public Policy Shape the Future of Midwest Agriculture?
4:15 p.m. Adjournment
