Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference …

1 THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PARTNERS8:00 - 8:30 Registration and Networking 8:35 Welcome Welcome Katie Benson, Minnesota State FFA President Emcee Amanda Durow, Senior Credit Officer, CoBank8:45 General Session Executive Leadership Panelists: Jeanne Crain, CEO, Bremer Bank; Linda Tank, Senior VP Marketing Communications, CHS, Inc.; Karin Schaefer, Executive Director, Minnesota Beef Council; and Valerie Early, past Central Region Vice- President, National FFA Organization 9:25 Roundtable Discussion by Conference Participants9:40-10:10 Reflecting on 20 years Highlight the previous 20 years of conferences and vision for the future Conference Founders: Doris Mold and Robin Kinney10:10 - 10:25 Break 10:30 - 11:15 Mini Sessions ROUNDTABLES ON DIFFERENT TOPICS Find out about issues, ideas and the next big thing on a wide range of topics.

2 Participants will have the opportunity to take part in up to three mini-sessions. There will be multiple sessions going on in the room simultaneously which will create substantial :20 - 12:10 Breakout Session I 12:15 - 1:10 Lunch Greeting Doris Mold, American Agri-Women Past-President Update from Minnesota Agri-Women Remarks Dave Frederickson, Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture 16th Annual Agricultural Mentoring Awards recipients honoring outstanding mentors in agriculture1:15 - 1:30 Speed Networking1:40 - 2:30 Breakout Session II 2:35 - 2:50 Break and Networking2:55 - 3:45 Breakout Session III 3:50 Depart Thank you for joining us! Conference SCHEDULEWEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2018 Women s Agricultural Leadership ConferenceAgriculture 2018: Passion for ProgressThe Minnesota Landscape Arboretum3675 Arboretum Drive | Chaska, MinnesotaCelebrating 20 YearsLike the Women s AgriculturalLeadership page on FacebookFacebook f LogoCMYK /.

3 EpsFacebook f LogoCMYK / .epsTweet Using #WALC18 on TwitterVisit our website: Agricultural Leadership Conference SPONSORSTHANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORSHIP PARTNERSKEY SPONSORSHIP PARTNERSC anada and the : Trading PartnersSuzanne Cormie, Senior Trade Commissioner, Government of Canada City Girl Gone AgMyah Walker, Compliance Specialist, Sparboe Farms The Farmer Stress Pressure CookerMeg Moynihan, Senior Advisor Strategy and Innovation,Minnesota Department of AgricultureFun with Facebook Live: Virtual Field TripsSue Knott, Education Specialist, MN Ag in the ClassroomKeri Sidle, Education Specialist, MN Ag in the ClassroomAlauna Yust, Communications Coordinator, Minnesota Departmentof AgricultureGMOs Truths and MythsNancy Wulfekuhle, Communications Specialist, Minn-DakFarmers CooperativeIn Pursuit of Progress.

4 Working Across Differences(in Agriculture & Beyond)Dr. Amy Smith, Assistant Professor, University of MinnesotaManaging the Relationship with your Ag LenderAhnna Compart, Senior Credit Officer, Compeer FinancialAmanda Durow, Senior Credit Officer, CoBank Mastering AccountabilitySheila Marshman PhD, NY FarmNet Financial ConsultantPassion for SalesTeresa McNeal, Customer Marketing Manager, SyngentaProgressing Women in Agribusiness PanelElizabeth Stephan, GenEx Program Lead, SyngentaWally Palm, Global Head of Seeds Quality Operations, SyngentaKristine Thompson, Director of Business Integration, CHS, Ullrich, Digital Technology Manager, Land O LakesModerator: Jamie Averbeck, Credit Examiner, Bremer BankTalking Farm Policy and 2018 Farm BillAmber Glaeser, Director of Public Policy, Minnesota Farm BureauThom Peterson, Director of Government Relations, MN Farmers Union Lucas Sjostrom, Executive Director, Minnesota MilkModerator: Megan Roberts, Extension Educator Agricultural BusinessManagement, University of Minnesota ExtensionTanzenwald Brewing Company: Benefits andChallenges of a Farm to Table RestaurantJenaveve Pittman, Owner, Tanzenwald Brewing CompanyDennise Herskind, Sales Representative, Sysco Corporation4-H Science of Agriculture Challenge.

5 Helping YouthExplore the Progression of Agricultural CareersBeyond the Farm SOAR team of Sydney Mitchell, Olivia Balfanz, Kendra Blaschko, and Amelia Schatz with Katie Johnson, Extension Educator Youth Development, University of Minnesota ExtensionContact, Connect, and Conquer!Robin Kinney, Director of Membership and Program Development, American Farm BureauBREAKOUT SESSIONS & SPONSORSSPONSORSHIP PARTNERSA griculture 2018: Passion for ProgressAgCountry Farm Credit ServicesAgricultural Computing and ConsultingAmerican Agri-WomenBremer BankCoBankCompeer FinancialDistrict 11 Agri-WomenDoris Mold Agricultural ConsultingFarm Credit LeasingFarm Fresh DesignsFresh Flower DesignsMinnesota Agri-WomenMinnesota Corn Growers AssociationMinnesota Department of AgricultureMinnesota Farm Bureau FoundationMinnesota Farmers UnionMinnesota State FairUniversity of MN Collegiate Agri-WomenUpper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center (UMASH)Southern MN Center of AgricultureSunrise Agricultural Associates, LLCS yngentaAND A BIG THANK YOUTO OUR VOLUNTEERS!

6 Holiday Inn Express & Suites7855 Century Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 401-8850 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson591 W 78th St. Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 937-2424 AmericInn Chanhassen570 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 934-3888Mr/Mrs/Ms: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City/State/Zip: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Company/Organization: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Telephone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Email: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _Women s Agricultural Leadership ConferenceRegistration fees include meals and materials for the Conference .

7 Cancellations received before March 31 are 100% refundable. Cancellations received after March 31 are charged the entire Conference rate. Sponsors ensure the continued success of this annual Conference and mentoring program. First time attendees, students and Agri-Women members receive a discounted rate. Conference fee includes Arboretum entrance, regularly $ : Sunrise Agriculture Associates,PO Box 8192 Saint Paul, MN 55108 Become an Agri-Women Member Today! Agri-Women Membership: $45 Agri-Women Student Membership: $15 Membership not required to attend conferenceDonation Support Women s Ag Leadership Programming: $ _____Conference Only Full Price: $55 Student: $25 Agri-Women Member: $40 First-Time Attendee: $40 REGISTER made through EventbriteREGISTER BY MAILMail form with check payable to District 11 Agri-Women Call 612-414-7574 oremail ONLINE or BY MAILLODGING INFORMATION email District 11 Agri-Women Payments made through Eventbrite Holiday Inn Express & Suites 7855 Century Blvd, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 401-8850 Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 591 W 78th St.

8 Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 937-2424 AmericInn Chanhassen 570 Pond Promenade, Chanhassen, MN 55317 Phone: (952) 934-3888 LODGING INFORMATION Agriculture 2018: Passion for Progress Conference Registrations received after March 31st will increase $5 per attendee QUESTIONS? Call 612-414-7574 or REGISTER BY MAIL Mail form with check payable to REGISTER ONLINE REGISTER ONLINE or BY MAIL Women s Agricultural Leadership Conference Mr/Mrs/Ms: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ City/State/Zip: Company/Organization: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Telephone: _ Address: Email: Conference Only Full Price: $55 Student: $25 Agri -Women Member: $40 First-Time Attendee: $40 Become an Agri -Women Member Today!

9 Agri -Women Membership: $45 Agri-Women Student Membership: $15 Membership not required to attend Conference Donation Support Women s Ag Leadership Programming: $ Registration fees include meals and materials for the Conference . Cancellations received before March 31 are 100% refundable. Cancellations received after March 31 are charged the entire Conference rate. Sponsors ensure the continued success of this annual Conference and mentoring program. First time attendees, students and Agri-Women members receive a discounted rate. Conference fee includes Arboretum entrance, regularly $9. C/O: Sunrise Agriculture Associates, PO Box 8192 Saint Paul, MN 55108 Agriculture 2018: Passion for ProgressConference Registrations received after March 31st will increase $10 per att