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Spring Management Clinic
Schedule of Events
April 8 - 10, 2010
InterContinental Hotel
Kansas City at Country Club Plaza
Barry Flinchbaugh
Ag & Economic Policy
and the Obama Administration
Friday, April 9th - 10:45a
As the Obama new administration enters an election year, with one less vote in the Senate, what is in store for the ag economy?
Will they attempt to open the farm bill and change commodity program payments? Hot topics include: payment limitations, farm program eligibility, targeting price or revenue, renewable energy, climate change, trade, and the topic of the day. Flinchbaugh, a long-time advisor on ag policy to politicians of both parties and a prominent professor of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University, will cover these topics in his usual tell it like it is approach with a sprinkling of humor.
Flinchbaugh holds a BS degree in Animal Science and a MS in Agricultural Economics from Pennsylvania State University and a Ph.D. in Agricultural economics from Purdue University. He receives approximately 100 speaking invitations per year and is the author of 100-plus publications including an agricultural policy textbook.
David Parker
Showing up Differently
In a Crowded Marketplace
Friday, April 9th - 9:30a
With fewer dealers available to sell shortlines, there has never been a more important time to make your product standout in what is becoming an even more crowded market. Parker, a founding partner of ABG, Inc., an Indianapolis-based global training and business-consulting firm, will open our Spring Clinic speaking on this important issue.
A native of central Indiana, he grew up on a still-active grain and livestock farm, he holds a bachelor's in agricultural economics from Purdue University. Energy, enthusiasm, and passion are all words used to describe David's approach to presentations.
His focus will be on performance and strategy development, as he builds on his own experiences as a business owner, as well as helping literally hundreds of companies develop and implement their specific strategies. You don't just sit in one of David's sessions—you're involved through questions, small group activities, large group interaction, and application exercises.
State & Federal Legislation:
How It Effects Your Business
Friday Afternoon – April 9
We are very pleased to announce a great panel to discuss some of the important issues at both the national and state level that impact our member's bottom line.
State Senator Delbert Scott will join us to discuss how legislation is moved in a state capitol and the pressure members of the legislature face on a daily basis. The Senator was a member of the Missouri House for 18-years and was a major sponsor of tort reform during that time. He will talk about how one state fought and won the battle with trial lawyers, passed tort reform and what it did for that state.
A true citizen legislator, Sen. Scott taught school for four years, before returning home to join the family hardware and home furnishings business, where he remains active today.
Senator Scott is a four time recipient of the Missouri Farm Bureau "Friend of Agriculture" award and has also been honored by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce "Spirit of Enterprise" award.
Joining the senator, will be Brent Hemphill, your Association's lobbyist in Missouri. Hemphill will explain how members of the business community need know their elected officials and how best to support those who agree with your views.
We are also pleased that Michael Williams, Vice President of Government Relations & Public Policy for the North American Equipment Dealers Association will be on our panel. Mike spends a good amount of his time in Washington D.C. where he has been very effective not only working on pending legislation, but also with various government agencies with rule making and enforcement authority. Williams not only understands Washington, he also understands our industry and is quick to inform us of federal legislation where manufacturers and dealers share common objectives.
Manufacturers and Dealers Working as Partners
Saturday, April 10th - 1:00p More details on this session will be announced March 8th.
John McCoy, will moderate a panel made up of some of the best dealers handling "Shortlines" in the midwest. Watch this page and the Shortliner Newsletter for our panel members.
Tillage and Ground Engaging Equipment Council Speaker
Friday, April 9th - 3:15p More details on this session will be announced March 12th.
Always well attended, this Product Council brings the best speakers, meeting after meeting on the topic of tillage. Watch this page and our Shortliner Newsletter for announcement of this Spring Clinic speaker.
