2012 Sept Seminar – Schedule
“Capitalizing on the Grassfed Revolution: Maximizing Natural Resources – Unleashing your Inner Marketing Geniusâ€
September 20-22, 2012
Northeast Community College Ag Complex & Divots
Norfolk, Nebraska
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH
Tours
| 7:30 | Bus departs Norfolk Lodge & Suites |
| 9:30-11:30 | Chad Peterson, Atkinson |
| 12:00–1:00 | Box lunch provided by US Wellness and Thousand Hills Cattle Co. |
| 1:30-4:00 | Randy Shinn, Atkinson |
| 6:00 | Bus returns to Hotel |
Networking Meetings at Divots
4200 W Norfolk Ave (W Hwy 275), Norfolk NE 68701
| 7:00 pm | Presentations |
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21TH
Program at NECC Ag Complex
2301 E Benjamin Ave at the Jct of Hwy 35, Norfolk NE 68701
| 7 – 10:00 am | Registration |
| 7 – 8:30 am | Breakfast (provided by Honored Prairie) |
| 8:00–8:10 | Wayne Rasmussen, Welcome |
| 8:10-8:40 | Gratitude and Patriotism: A Personal Perspective, Dr. Garry Lacefield, KY |
| 8:40-9:00 | State of the Grassfed Industry, Dr. Allen Williams, MS |
| 9:15-9:45 | Cattle Displays and Vendors |
| 9:45-11:15 | Regenerating our Resources – Gabe Brown, ND |
| 11:15-11:45 | Vendor – Denali Organics presentation |
| 12:00-1:00 pm | Lunch (provided by Grass Run Farm) |
| 1:30-2:30 | Direct Marketing – Will Harris, GA |
| 2:30-3:00 | Cattle Displays and Vendors |
| 3:00-4:00 | Direct Marketing Panel, Will Harris GA, Paul Nehring WI, Luke Jacobsen NE, Bob Bernt NE, Jim Ball KS |
| 4:15-4:45 | Vendor Talk |
Banquet at Divots
4200 W Norfolk Ave (W Hwy 275), Norfolk NE 68701
| 7:30 pm | Banquet (provided by Joyce Farms) |
| 8:00-9:00 | Keynote, Mark Schatzker, Author “Steak†|
The banquet will feature unique grass fed beef and Free Range poultry items that will highlight their overall versatility, flavor, and variety.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22TH
Program at NECC Ag Complex
| 7-10:00 am | Registration |
| 8-9:30 am | Forages, Dr. Garry Lacefield, KY |
| 9:45-10:45 | Regenerating our Resources II, Gabe Brown, ND |
| 10:45-11:15 | Cattle Displays and Vendors |
| 11:15-12:45 | Grassfed Producer Panel, Randy Shinn, Chad Peterson, Dave Fischer, Brian Buessing |
| 12:45-1:45 pm | Lunch (provided by US Wellness) |
| 2:00-3:10 | Direct Marketing, Will Harris, GA |
| 3:15-3:45 | Vendor Talks |
| 4:00-5:30 | Buyers Panel, Thousand Hills, US Wellness, Honored Prairie, Joyce Foods |
View Displays & Vendor Booths
NECC Ag Complex
Friday, Sept 21 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept 22 from 8 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Sponsors
The Grassfed Exchange
Planning Committee
|
Todd Churchill |
Allen Williams |
|
Joey Jones |
John Wood |
|
Larry Melhoff |
Clay Nash |
|
Wayne Rasmussen |
Traci Jeffrey |
|
David Rasmussen |
Registration and Cost Information
Seminar & Banquet : $175.00 Before August 24, 2011
To Register for the Tour or Seminar, Contact:
Norfolk Visitors Bureau
Phone: 402-371-2932
Email: traci[at]visitnorfolkne[dot]com
To Register for a Vendor Booth or Livestock Display, Contact:
Joey Jones
Phone: 402-322-1608
Email: joey[at]grassfedexchange[dot]com
website: www.grassfedexchange.com
Speakers and timing subject to change
