2017 Utah Farm Bureau Federation
101stAnnual Convention—The Miracle of Agriculture
Davis Conference Center • 1651 North 700 West • Layton, UT
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15
7:30AM-9:00AMSetupZephyr
9:00AM-5:00PMResolutions Committee MeetingZephyr
12:00PM-1:00PMResolutions Committee Meeting LunchGarden Grille
11:00AM-2:00PMState YF&R Committee Meeting & LunchAurora Boardroom
3:30PM-4:30PMSanpete County Farm Bureau MeetingStratus 6
5:00PMRegistration for Discussion MeetSky Lobby
5:00PM-5:30PMDiscussion Meet OrientationMeridian E, F
5:30PM-6:30PMDiscussion Meet Round 1Twilight 3, 4
Meridian B
5:30PM-7:30PMState Women’s Committee Meeting & DinnerTwilight 1, 2
6:30PM-7:30PMDiscussion Meet Round 2Twilight 3, 4
Meridian A, C, E, F
Meridian B
8:00PM-8:15PMAnnouncement for Discussion Meet “Sweet 16”Meridian B
8:30PM-9:30PMDiscussion Meet “Sweet 16”Twilight 3, 4 Meridian A, C, E, F
Meridian B
9:30PM-9:45PMAnnouncement for Discussion Meet “Final 4”Meridian B
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16
7:30AM-8:00AMSetupSky Lobby
8:00AMRegistrationSky Lobby
8:00AMAuction Items Check-inHorizon Lobby
8:30AM-9:15AMWomen’s Leadership CaucusTwilight 2
8:30AM-9:15AMYF&R CaucusTwilight 3
8:30AM-9:15AMAg Promotions CaucusZephyr
9:30AM-9:45AMVoting Delegate SessionMeridian C, D, G, H
9:45AM-10:15AMBreakout for Nominations & Elections
President andState Board Districts 2, 4, & 6
District 1Twilight 2—Sterling Brown
District 2Meridian E—Spencer Gibbons
District 3Meridian A—Julia Misiego
District 4Twilight 3—Matt Hargreaves
District 5Meridian F—Kelsey Berg
District 6Aurora Boardroom—Brett Behling
District 7Meridian B—Garrick Hall & John Keeler
10:15AM-11:30AMVoting Delegate Session Reconvened Meridian C, D, G, H
10:00AM-4:00PMRocky Mountain Agents Council MeetingStratus 5
12:00PM-1:30PMAg Education Live Auction LuncheonEclipse Expo A
Proceeds support AITC, Share a Book Program, AFBF
Ag Foundation, and Contests
1:45PMGeneral SessionMeridian C, D, G, H
President Ron Gibson Conducting
On-time Door Prize Drawings
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
2:00PMRon Gibson,President, Utah Farm Bureau Federation
2:20PMDale Moore, Executive Director, American Farm Bureau Federation
“Washington Policy Update – Farm Bureau Policy at Work”
An update on the strategic policy objectives important to farmers
and ranchers, and the outlook for progress on achieving those goals
2:40PMMichele Payn, Author “No More Food Fights” and “Food Truths from Farm to Table”
“Translating Farm to Food”
Going beyond your story to truly help farmers and agribusinesses connect with food consumers
3:45PM-4:45PMCounty Farm Bureau Showcase & Ice Cream SocialMeridian A, E, F, B
Sponsored By: Farm Bureau Bank
Enjoy your ice cream as you stroll around Meridian Ballroom and
glean ideas from County Farm Bureaus about activities and
programs they have found to be successful.
4:45PM-5:45PMYF&R Discussion Meet FinalsStratus7, 8
On-time Door Prizes
6:00PMDutch Auction Bid ClosesSky Lobby
6:00PM-7:00PMRecess – Dinner on Your Own
7:15PM-9:00PMAwards Night(Presentation Starts at 7:30PM)Eclipse Expo A
Sponsored by: Farm Bureau Financial
Light Refreshments Served
Women’s Volunteer Advocate of the Year Award, County Awards, YF&R Awards, Vanguard Awards, Agent of the Year, Rural Agent of the Year, New Agent of the Year Awards, and Distinguished Service Award, and Quilt of the Counties Drawing
9:00PM-10:30PMLeadership SARC MeetingAurora Boardroom
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17
7:00AM-11:30AMVoting Delegate Session & BreakfastMeridian C, D, G, H
(For Voting Delegates)
8:00AM-3:00PMFBL Financial Services MeetingStratus 5, 6
8:00AM-3:00PMFBL Financial Services Breakout #1Stratus 7
“Vendors”
8:00AM-3:00PMFBL Financial Services Breakout #2Stratus 8
“Reinsurance – Cyber & Equipment Breakdown”
11:45AM-12:45PMFBL Financial Services Insurance Agents LunchMeridian B
8:00AM- 10:00AMHealth ScreeningHorizon Lobby
8:30AM-9:15AMFBVolunteer Appreciation BreakfastEclipse Expo A
(For all Non-Delegate Attendees)
Feat. Leslie Zimmerman,Combat Medic & Children’s Author
“How to Continue Mission”
Giving life all that you have even through difficult times. How to Continue Mission.
9:30AM-11:30AMLIFT Fair—Inspiring HappinessEclipse Expo A
This is your happy place on Friday. Join us for fun times with massages, DIY projects, service projects, cooking demos, planting succulent plants or just relax and catch up with your Farm Bureau friends.
11:30AM-1:00PMRecess—Lunch on Your Own
1:00PM-2:25PMBreakout Classes
Each Breakout class will last 40 minutes. At the sound of the bell, move to the next breakoutof your choice. You will be able to attend 2 of the 8classes offered. Classes will begin on time & end exactly on time so move quickly from class to class. Be sure to have the greeter in each class initial your Breakout card to be entered into the prize drawing.
First Round—1:00-1:40 p.m. BREAK—1:40-1:45 p.m. Second Round—1:45-2:25 p.m.
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#5 / “One Community Develops a Policy”
– Sterling Brown & Panel
Successful Farm Bureau policy development does not hinge on where the meeting occurs or how many folks attend. Who attends is more important than how many attend. Past and present County Presidents will share their experiences and lessons learned when developing sound Farm Bureau policies.
Twilight 2
“FIRM: The Fight for Equal Access” – Grayson Massey
The Foundation for Integrated Resource Management (FIRM) is
Dedicated to providing a multi-purpose use, conservation, and
local input on our pubic lands. We are engaged in fighting for local
residents who have been targeted and hindered by various Federal
agencies and provide legal resources, research, information, and
connections to various elected officials in helping local
communities gain equal access to public lands.
Meridian E
“Shut-Up…and Solve the Conflict” – Dr. Brent Bean
When we learn to recognize the Power of Listening as a tool for
conflict resolution, we change enemy into ally, foe into friend,
competitor into partner. Listening increases and strengthens
connection and there-in lies the resolution.
Zephyr
“Adapt your AGvocacy” – Matt Niswander
Participants learn how to begin or develop their advocacy skills
when talking to consumers, the media, and politicians about
agriculture in any situation.
Meridian A
“Farm to School ZOOM Tours” – Becky Low
This session will share a classroom-based program to enable
students to learn more about where their food comes from through
an interactive presentation and a live-stream tour of a local dairy
far. Through ZOOM, a farmer “visits” the classroom to engage with
students.
Twilight 3 / “Distributing Limited Water to a Growing & Thirsty
Population” – Sterling Brown
What is the single most limiting factor to sustainable economic
development in Utah? Utah’s Governor and legislature is carefully
considering options to ensure Utah’s projected population growth has
adequate water. What incentives will Utah’s farmers and ranchers have
to share, lease, or sell senior water rights during a time of expansive
economic and population growth?
Twilight 2
“FIRM: The Fight for Equal Access” – Grayson Massey
The Foundation for Integrated Resource Management (FIRM) is
Dedicated to providing a multi-purpose use, conservation, and local input
on our pubic lands. We are engaged in fighting for local residents who
have been targeted and hindered by various Federal agencies and
provide legal resources, research, information, and connections to
various elected officials in helping local communities gain equal access
to public lands.
Meridian E
“Shut-Up…and Solve the Conflict” – Dr. Brent Bean
When we learn to recognize the Power of Listening as a tool for conflict
resolution, we change enemy into ally, foe into friend, competitor into
partner. Listening increases and strengthens connection and there-in lies
the resolution.
Zephyr
“Adapt your AGvocacy” – Matt Niswander
Participants learn how to begin or develop their advocacy skills when
talking to consumers, the media, and politicians about agriculture in any
situation.
Meridian A
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Twilight 3
2:30PM-5:00PMGeneral SessionMeridian C, D, G, H
Vice President Rex Larsen Conducting
On-time door prize drawings
Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance &
Patriotic Presentation
2:45PMDale Newton, CEO, Utah Farm Bureau Federation
3:00PMPerry Pendley, President, Mountain States Legal Foundation
“Litigating in Defense of Constitutional Liberties and the Rule of Law”
MSLF litigation in defense of the rights of farmers and ranchers
and their communities
3:40PMJohn Keeler, Director of Field Services & Southern Utah Districts 6&7 (UFBF)
“The Miracles of Agriculture”
4:00PMDr. Brent Bean, Professor of Communications, BYUI
“Growing Michelangelos”
The Power of Transformation lies within each of us. When we learn to harness
that capacity, we not onlychange our lives, we can touch the lives of others so
they become their own Michelangelos; leaving a legacy that keeps them continually
looking upward.
5:00PMAdjourn General Session—Breakouts Door Prize Drawing
5:00PM-5:30PMState Women’s Committee Meeting Twilight 1
6:00PM-6:45PMCentury Club SocialStratus 7, 8, 9
7:00PM-9:00PMFarm Bureau Gala Banquet Eclipse Expo A
Aldo Leopold Conservation Award
Friend of Agriculture Award
*UFBF Agenda is subject to change.