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2011 GOAP Conference

 

Agenda

General Overview

All times are central standard.

Exhibits are open from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed during the Awards Luncheon)

Registration starts at 8 a.m.

Opening Session begins at 9 a.m.

Awards Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m.

Breakout Sessions run from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.

Closing Session begins at 2:30 p.m.

Detailed Agenda


Detailed Agenda

8 - 9:30 a.m. Registration
 
Convention Center Main Entrance
 
9 - 10 a.m. Opening Session
Welcome & Introductions: Roger Thomas
Opening Remarks: Gov. Steve Beshear (invited)
Keynote Speaker: USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merigan

 
 
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Breakout 1(Concurrent)
Session A: 2011 Policy & Program Update
 
Session B: Overview of KAFC Programs
 
Session C: Energy Programs
 
Session D: Local Foods Initiatives
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Awards Luncheon
Special Guest Speaker: First Lady Jane Beshear
Presentation of KADF & KAFC Awards
 
 
1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Breakout 2(Concurrent)
Session A: Project Idea Exchange
 
Session B: Overview of KAFC Programs
 
Session C: Energy Update
 
Session D: FSA/Rural Development Programs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2:30 - 4 p.m. Closing Session / Q & A
Wayne Hunt, of Commonwealth Agri-Energy
Steve Flick, of Show Me Energy Cooperative
 

 

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