Cccprogram arfb

80TH ANNUAL CONVENTIONDECEMBER 3–5, 2014 | HOT SPRINGS®

ommitment

ommunity

ompassion

Triple ‘C’ Farm & Ranch

Established 1935

# A R F B CO N 14

ommitment

ommunity

ompassion

AR

KA

NS

AS

FA

RM

BU

RE

AU

Featured Speakers

Asa HutchinsonGovernor-Elect

Randy Veach President, ARFB

Evelyn Browning-GarrisWeather Historian

Jerry Carroll Farmer/Comedian

4

5

The Embassy Suites Hotel and Hot Springs Convention Center is located at 400 Convention Boulevard in Hot Springs.

All meetings of the board of directors will take place in the hotel; all other convention meetings will take place in the convention center, located between the Embassy Suites Hotel and the Austin Hotel.

Shuttle BusesFor your convenience, shuttle service

will be available from The Arlington, Austin, and Embassy Suites hotels for all of the convention. Shuttle service times are:

• Wednesday, Dec. 3, 9:15 a.m.–6 p.m.• Thursday, Dec. 4, 6:15 a.m.–6:30 p.m.• Friday, Dec. 5, 6:15 a.m.–1 p.m.

Where to Find it

DOWNTOWN

HOT SPRINGS

SEEDS CHANGE

Cent

ral A

ve.

Reserve St.

Convention Blvd.

The Arlington239 Central Ave.

Embassy Suites & Convention Center400 Convention Blvd.

Beech St.

Malvern Ave.

The Austin305 Malvern Ave.

Special Events

n YF&R DISCUSSION MEET: 10 a.m., Wednesday in Rooms 203–4 of the Hot Springs Convention Center. Finals are in the same location at 3:30 p.m. The Discussion Meet simulates a committee meeting where discussion and active participation are expected from each participant. Winner will receive use of a Kubota tractor with front-wheel assist and loader for one year, courtesy of Kubo-ta, and the choice of a Honda 500 ATV or a Kawasaki 550 Mule, compliments of Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company. The winner also receives an expense-paid trip to the American Farm Bureau Convention in San Diego to compete in the national discussion meet.

n YF&R ACHIEVEMENT AWARD CONTEST: The winner of the competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday afternoon general session. This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranchers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities. The winner will receive $40,000 credit toward a GM vehicle of their choice, courtesy of Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company, and will represent Arkansas at the national contest in San Diego.

n YF&R EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE AWARD CONTEST: The winner of this competition will be announced at the Awards Program during the Thursday after-noon general session. This program is designed to reward young farmers and ranch-ers (age 18 to 35) who are active in Farm Bureau and in their communities, but who are not full-time farmers. The winner will receive a John Deere lawnmower, courtesy of John Deere Inc. and Arkansas John Deere dealers, and a Polaris Ranger, provided by Farm Credit and Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. of Arkansas, Inc. The winner will also represent Arkansas at the national contest in San Diego.

n WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & SEW WITH COTTON FASHION SHOW: Noon, Thursday in Hall A. Great food and a great cotton fashion show. Tickets can be purchased at the information desk for $15 each.

n AG IN THE CLASSROOM SILENT AUCTION: From 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wednesday and 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Thursday in the Horner Hall Ballroom Lobby. Proceeds from this auction, sponsored by the ArFB Women’s Committee, will help support Ag in the Classroom programs. Items won in the auction can be picked up after 4 p.m. Thursday in the Horner Hall Ballroom Lobby.

n COUNTY GROUP PHOTOS: County group photos will be taken by the stairs in the Grand Hall Lobby. Times are 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 3 and 11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Thurs., Dec. 4.

6

We would like to express our appreciation to the 2014 convention cosponsors:

Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company

Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company

Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company of Arkansas, Inc.

A Word of Thanks

7

8

9:30 a.m. to REGISTRATION1 p.m. Grand Hall Lobby

10 a.m. to YF&R DISCUSSION MEETNoon Rooms 203, 204

10 a.m. to DISPLAYS/SILENT AUCTION5 p.m. Horner Hall Ballroom Lobby 1 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Horner Hall Ballroom ArFB President Randy Veach, presiding PRESENTATION OF COLORS Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association Honor Guard

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brent Lassiter, Chairman, ArFB Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee

NATIONAL ANTHEM Katie Branscum INVOCATION Janice Marsh, Chairwoman, ArFB State Women’s Committee

ADDRESS Governor-Elect Asa Hutchinson

MEMORIAL SERVICE

WEDNESDAYDecember 3

Schedule of Events

GM PRESENTATION

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE Distinguished Service Awards STANLEY E. REED LEADERSHIP AWARD

UofA DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS

ADDRESS Evelyn Browning-Garris, Weather Historian

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 1 p.m.)

3 p.m. ADJOURN

2:45 p.m. to REGISTRATION5:30 p.m. Grand Hall Lobby

3:15 p.m. to CONNECT ARKANSAS INTERNET TRAINING5 p.m. Room 205

3:30 p.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES4:45 p.m. ArFB’s Commitment to Youth — Rooms 201, 202 Livestock Market Outlook — Rooms 208, 209 Crops Market Outlook — Room 207 Membership Acquisition & Retention — Rooms 102, 103 YF&R Discussion Meet Finals — Rooms 203, 204

4:45 p.m. YF&R RECEPTION Embassy Suites

5 p.m. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE OPEN HEARING Room 207

9

10

THURSDAYDecember 4

Schedule of Events

6:45 a.m. to PRESIDENTS’ AWARDS BREAKFAST 8 a.m. Hall A 7:30 a.m. to SEW WITH COTTON REGISTRATION8:30 a.m. Room 206 8 a.m. to REGISTRATION2 p.m. Grand Hall Lobby

8 a.m. to DISPLAYS/SILENT AUCTION3:30 p.m. Horner Hall Ballroom Lobby

8 a.m. to Connect Arkansas Internet Training5 p.m. Room 205

8 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES9 a.m. Forestry Market Outlook — Rooms 201, 202 Farm Bill Decision Tool — Room 207 Arkansas Water Plan — Room 208 Let’s Talk About Food — Room 209

9:30 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES10:30 a.m. Specialty Crops Marketing — Rooms 201, 202 90th General Assembly Preview — Room 207 Technology Advances — Room 208 What Leaders Need To Know — Room 209

11 a.m. to SPECIAL CONFERENCES11:45 a.m. Grain Dealer Laws — Room 207 Energy Cost Share Programs — Room 208 Battling Anti-Agriculture Groups — Room 209 Meet Your New Congressmen — Rooms 201, 202

11

Noon ARKANSAS FARM BUREAU WOMEN’S LUNCHEON & SEW WITH COTTON FASHION SHOW Hall A

2 p.m. GENERAL SESSION Horner Hall Ballroom ArFB Vice President Rich Hillman, presiding

ADDRESS ArFB President Randy Veach AWARDS:

RECOGNITION OF SERVICE Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture, Butch Calhoun

FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU AWARDS AG EDUCATION AgVocate of the Year Miss Arkansas Rice Superior Teacher MEMBERSHIP Outstanding County Women’s Program YF&R Discussion Meet Winner YF&R Excellence in Ag Winner YF&R Achievement Winner Membership Retention Award Area Excellence Award President’s Award ADDRESS Jerry Carroll, Farmer/Comedian

DOOR PRIZE DRAWING Must be present to win. (Tickets will be available until 2 p.m.)

4:45 p.m. ADJOURN

5:15 p.m. CAUCUS OF VOTING DELEGATES Rooms 201, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209

12

District 1 — Room 201 Craighead Lee PoinsettCrittenden Mississippi St. FrancisCross Phillips

District 2 — Room 202Clay Lawrence SharpGreene Monroe WhiteIndependence Prairie WoodruffJackson Randolph

District 3 — Room 203 Baxter Fulton NewtonBenton Izard SearcyBoone Madison StoneCarroll Marion Washington

District 4 — Room 204Crawford South Logan PolkHoward Miller ScottLittle River Montgomery SebastianNorth Logan Pike Sevier

District 5 — Room 207 Cleburne Garland PopeConway Hot Spring Van BurenFaulkner Johnson YellFranklin Perry

District 6 — Room 208 Arkansas Drew LonokeCleveland Jefferson PulaskiDesha Lincoln Saline

District 7 — Room 209 Ashley Columbia NevadaBradley Dallas OuachitaCalhoun Grant UnionChicot Hempstead Clark Lafayette

Caucus of Voting Delegates

13

7 a.m. BREAKFAST FOR VOTING DELEGATES Hall A

8 a.m. BUSINESS SESSION Horner Hall Ballroom President Randy Veach, presiding

REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE

REPORT OF RULES COMMITTEE

INTRODUCTION OF PARLIAMENTARIAN

CAUCUS REPORTS Rodney Baker, Executive Vice President Arkansas Farm Bureau

ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS ELECTION OF VOTING DELEGATES TO THE AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION

BUSINESS REPORT Rodney Baker REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGE

DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS

ADJOURN

FRIDAY

December 5

Schedule of Events

14

15

Conference AgendasWednesday, Dec. 3

ArFB’s Commitment to Youth: page 16Livestock Market Outlook: page 17

Crops Market Outlook: page 18Membership Acquisition & Retention: page 19

Thursday, Dec. 4Forestry Market Outlook: page 20 Farm Bill Decision Tool: page 21

Arkansas Water Plan: page 22Let’s Talk About Food: page 23

Specialty Crops Marketing: page 2490th General Assembly Preview: page 25

Technology Advances: page 26 What Leaders Need To Know: page 27

Grain Dealer Laws: page 28Energy Cost Share Programs: page 29

Battling Anti-Agriculture Groups: page 30 Meet Your New Congressmen: page 31

16

ArFB’s Commitment to Youth3:30–4:45 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014

Hot Springs Convention Center: Rooms 201, 202

Arkansas Farm Bureau staff will provide information on programs available for youth including, Ag in the Classroom, scholarships, Sew with Cotton, Miss AR Rice, Dairy Foods Contest, Dairy and Beef Ambassadors programs, M*A*S*H and Farm Bureau Safety programs and camps.

3:30 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Janice Marsh and Peggy Miller, Co-Chairwomen, ArFB Board Members/State Women’s Committee

Matt Jackson, ArFB Education Coordinator Chuck Tucker, ArFB Vice President of Organization and Member Programs Brandy Carroll, ArFB Assistant Director of Commodity Activities and Market Information Bruce Tencleve, ArFB Assistant Director of Commodity Activities and Regulatory Affairs Donette Spann, Arkansas Beef Council Promotion Coordinator Jennifer Victory, ArFB Rural Health Specialist Amanda Williams, ArFB Safety Coordinator

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

17

Livestock Market Outlook3:30–4:45 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014


This session will explore the importance of export markets in sustaining the current robust market for cattle and hogs. A representative from the U.S. Meat Export Federation will address important issues relative to global meat trade. In addition, an overview of the current Beef Checkoff program will be provided along with recently proposed changes by USDA’s Secretary of Agriculture.

3:30 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Leo Sutterfield, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Meat Exports Role in Supporting Current Price Levels Dan Halstrom, Senior VP Marketing and Communications, U.S. Meat Export Federation

Beef Checkoff Program Developments: Current Structure and Proposed Changes Travis Justice, ArFB Director of Commodity and Regulatory Affairs 4:45 p.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

18

Crops Market Outlook3:30–4:45 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014Hot Springs Convention Center: Room 207

With commodity prices on the decline and input prices remaining high, it is more important than ever for producers to have a marketing plan. A good marketing plan begins with knowing what your costs are and then determining your price expectation. This session will not only look at helping producers make decisions for their 2015 crop, but also provide insight on where prices are going this winter and spring to help you make decisions for your remaining 2014 crop.

3:30 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Joe Christian, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Marketing Crops in a Falling Market: Market Outlook, Budgeting and Risk Management Tools Matt King, ArFB Director of Market Information and Economics Scott Stiles, Instructor of Agricultural Economics, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

19

Membership Acquisition & Retention3:30–4:45 p.m. | Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014


County leaders will be presented with challenging questions dealing with Farm Bureau membership and given answers to those questions to assist them in having a successful membership program in their respective counties. Educational information will be provided through presentations on new and existing member benefits through ValuePlus as well as exciting benefits contained in Farm Bureau insurance products.

3:30 p.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Allen Stewart, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Challenges, Questions and Answers to Acquiring and Retaining Farm Bureau Members Jeremy Wesson, ArFB District Director of Organization and Member Programs, NE

Member Benefits of ValuePlus Autumn Wood, ArFB Organization and Member Programs Assistant

Member Benefits Contained in our Insurance Programs Reed Camp, Dallas/Calhoun Co. Agency Manager

4:45 p.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

20

Forestry Market Outlook8–9 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


Forest2Market, Inc. empowers participants in the forest, wood products, paper products and bioenergy industries to make exponentially better-informed decisions. Forest2Markets’ Joe Clark will be speaking on the current issues facing the forestry industry in Arkansas. Timber price volatility, international pellet demand effect on the Southern fiber markets, new pellet facilities in Arkansas, and saw timber supply effects on pine saw timber prices are some of the topics to be covered.

8 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Troy Buck, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Forestry Market Outlook Joe Clark, Stumpage Forester, Forest2Market, Inc.

Open Discussion

9 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

21

Farm Bill Decision Tool8–9 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014

Hot Springs Convention Center: Room 207

This workshop will cover the decisions producers need to make as they sign up for the new programs created by the 2014 farm bill. It will cover the Texas A&M farm bill decision tool which can be used by producers to help them choose the best programs for their own operation.

8 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Rusty Smith, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Farm Bill Decision Tool Dr. Bobby Coats, Professor of Economics University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Interactive and Open Discussion

9 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

22

Arkansas Water Plan8–9 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission recently completed a two year stakeholder process to update the State Water Plan. This workshop will provide an overview of the recommendations that resulted from this process and a discussion of how agricultural water use data is collected, how it is used in the planning process and why data accuracy is crucial to ensuring agriculture has an adequate access to water for future irrigation needs.

8 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Terry Dabbs, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Arkansas Water Plan Update Edward Swaim, Water Resources Division Manager, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

Water Use Reporting: Why Accuracy is Important and How Data is Used Todd Fugitt, Geology Supervisor, Arkansas Natural Resources Commission

Interactive and Open Discussion

9 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

23

Let’s Talk About Food8–9 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


People have never been more interested in their food and the people that produce it. It is easy to feel attacked and frustrated by questions from consumers. Learn more about what your customers want to know and how to answer their questions. Talk is not cheap. Conversation can be a powerful tool.

8 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Sherry Felts, Chairwoman, ArFB Board Member

Conversation with EASE Larry Stoller, Affiliate and Industry Relations Manager, U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance

9 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

24

Specialty Crops Marketing9:30–10:30 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


Many small-scale farmers are responsible not only for growing their crops, but also for selling their products. Agricultural marketing can include selling to wholesalers, distributors, retailers, restaurants, and consumers. “Direct marketing” is the term for growers selling their products directly to consumers, whether at a farmers market, from a farm stand, or through community supported agriculture (CSA) programs. Over the years, producers have struggled to develop innovative marketing channels and opportunities to help small-scale farmers add value to their products. Come join us as we address avenues for marketing crops.

9:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Johnny Loftin, Chairman, ArFB Board Member Market Maker Ron Rainey, Professor, UofA Economics Center for Ag and Rural Sustainability

ArFB Mobile App Matt King, ArFB Director of Market Information and Economics 10:30 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

25

90th General Assembly Preview9:30–10:30 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014Hot Springs Convention Center: Room 207

Join the next Arkansas House of Representatives Speaker and Arkansas Senate President Pro Tem as they discuss topics and issues concerning the next session of the legislature, the 90th General Assembly. Questions will be allowed from the audience.

9:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Mike Freeze, Chairman, ArFB Board Member Speaker Designee Jeremy Gilliam Arkansas House of Representatives

President Pro Tem-Elect Jonathan Dismang Arkansas State Senate

10:30 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

26

Technology Advances9:30–10:30 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014Hot Springs Convention Center: Room 208

It seems like new technologies are coming out daily and it can be difficult to keep up. These new advances can help you become more efficient in your farming operation as well as help you tell your story to the world.

9:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Joe Thrash, Chairman ArFB Board Member

Emerging Technologies for your Farm: Comparing Smartphones Tablet vs Computer GoPro Camera Best Buy, Hot Springs

Utilizing Solar Panels for Animal and Row Crop Operations 10:30 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

27

What Leaders Need to Know9:30–10:30 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014Hot Springs Convention Center: Room 209

What makes you worth more as a leader today than 10 years ago? What are the four most sought-after qualities in a leader? How will leadership change you? Why has leadership moved to a new game model? How can we best share our values and traditions with the next generation? Come and find out at “What Leaders Need to Know.”

9:30 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Bruce Jackson, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

“What Leaders Need to Know” Randy Frazier, Frazier Communications, Inc.

10:30 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

28

Grain Dealer Laws11–11:45 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


Secretary of Agriculture Butch Calhoun and Darryl Little of the State Plant Board will provide our members with specific insight into the research they have conducted pertaining to grain dealer laws in Arkansas and across the country. Butch, Darryl, and various stakeholders from the agriculture industry continue to work toward gaining a better understanding of grain dealer laws and how they will impact the future of Arkansas agriculture.

11 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Jon Carroll, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

11:10 a.m. Potential Grain Dealer Laws for Arkansas Butch Calhoun, Secretary of Agriculture, Arkansas Department of Agriculture Darryl Little, Director, State Plant Board

Open Discussion

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

29

Energy Cost Share Programs11–11:45 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


Over the last four years Farm Bureau members have saved more than $2 million on upgrades to their poultry houses and irrigation systems through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). REAP was reauthorized in the new farm bill and allocates $800,000 in grant funds to Arkansas to assist farms and rural businesses in making energy upgrades.

11 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Tom Jones, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Improving Energy Efficiency on Farms and Cost Share Programs to Help Farms and Rural Businesses Bruce Everly, General Manager, Energy Improvement Matters

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

30

Battling Anti-Agriculture Groups11–11:45 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


Various anti-ag advocacy groups have challenged the established agriculture community on a number of fronts. This session will delve into how our neighboring state of Missouri has dealt with the issues of Right-to-Farm, environmental skeptics, and limitations on animal ownership.

11 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Gene Pharr, Chairman, ArFB Board Member

Insights into Missouri’s Experience in Countering Anti-Ag Groups/Issues Kelly Smith, Commodity Director, Missouri Farm Bureau 11:45 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

31

Meet Your New Congressmen11–11:45 a.m. | Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014


Last month, two new members of Arkansas’ congressional delegation were elected to represent our state in Washington, D.C. This forum will provide members an opportunity to get to know our Congressmen-elect and ask questions related to their advocacy for the agriculture industry in Congress. We appreciate Congressmen-elect Hill/Hays and Westerman/Witt for making Farm Bureau a priority stop as they make their way toward the 114th Congress.

11 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks Randy Veach, President, Arkansas Farm Bureau Rich Hillman, Vice President, Arkansas Farm Bureau

11:10 a.m. Introduction of Congressmen 11:15 a.m. Remarks by Congressman Hill Remarks by Congressman Westerman

11:45 a.m. Adjourn

CONFERENCE AGENDA

®

arfb.com

facebook.com/arkansasfarmbureau

twitter.com/arfb

youtube.com/arkansasfarmbureau

tastearkansas.com

t o d o w n l o a d a n e l e c t r o n i c c o p y o f t h i s c o n v e n t i o n p r o g r a m , s c a n t h e

c o d e b e l o w w i t h y o u r m o b i l e d e v i c e .

Documents

Cccprogram arfb