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OSU Agricultural Economics Department Damona Doye 515 Agricultural Hall Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078 Dr. Temple Grandin Professor of livestock behavior and welfare at Colorado State University Well known for her groundbreaking work in both animal welfare and autism research, Dr. Grandin will share her expertise on livestock handling and facility design to reduce stress in livestock, as well as why it is important for those in the agricultural industry to share their story and be transparent about the work they do, that benefits so many. Kim Bremmer Creator of “Ag Inspirations: Sharing the real story of agriculture” Kim has been a dairy nutritionist for 15 years and a vocal champion of agriculture everywhere she goes. Her true passion is sharing the REAL story of agriculture with everyday consumers. Dynamic, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, Kim compels audiences to reconsider what they think they already know. Kim is the Wisconsin state coordinator for Common Ground, a national movement of farm women who share information about farming and the food we grow. Michelle Miller Self-proclaimed the “Farm Babe” Michelle grew up involved in 4-H, horseback riding and doing chores on her friend’s farms, but when her high-school aptitude tests told her to go into farming, she ignored them and headed west for college and a career in fashion. Her life went full circle, going from “Rodeo Drive” in Beverly Hills to the rodeo, when she met her “Prince Farming” years later. She has since moved to a farm in Iowa where she has learned the truths of modern agriculture firsthand, and enjoys educat- ing the public and debunking popular myths she once believed. Together, they farm nearly 2,000 acres of soybeans, corn, alfalfa, oats, sheep and cattle. Conference Features Speakers Vendors will be selling their Made in Oklahoma products. This is a great opportunity to network with Oklahoma women and to hear their success stories. Exhibitors will provide the latest information on available resources to help you be more successful in your farming or small business efforts. All booths will be open and easily accessible throughout the conference. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the conference and/or having an exhibit, please go to the Women in Agriculture and Small Business website to download an exhibitor form. Please note that space is limited and first come, first serve. Our post-conference workshop will introduce the new Farm and Ranch Human Resources Handbook. Join us to discuss some of the fundamentals of managing the most important asset on your operation - it's people! See Pre-Registration page for more information and to RSVP. Dinner on Thursday is not formally organized by the conference, but we will have some suggestions for interested parties to continue networking in small groups. Please plan to join us. Mini Mall Exhibits Dinner in Downtown OKC Post-Conference Training Special thank you to USDA’s Risk Management Agency, for support through a partnership agreement. Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Vice President, Dean, and Director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of 48 cents per copy. -VG Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Professional Development Programs Conference Sponsors Thank you for your generosity!

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OSU

Agricultural Economics D

epartment D

amona D

oye 515 Agricultural Hall O

klahoma State U

niversity Stillwater, O

K 74078

Dr. Temple Grandin Professor of livestock behavior and welfare at

Colorado State University

Well known for her groundbreaking work in both animal welfare and autism research, Dr. Grandin will share her expertise on livestock handling and facility design to reduce stress in livestock, as well as why it is

important for those in the agricultural industry to share their story and be transparent about the work they do, that benefits so many.

Kim BremmerCreator of “Ag Inspirations: Sharing the real story of agriculture”

Kim has been a dairy nutritionist for 15 years and a vocal champion of agriculture everywhere she goes. Her true passion is sharing the REAL story of agriculture with everyday consumers. Dynamic, knowledgeable

and enthusiastic, Kim compels audiences to reconsider what they think they already know. Kim is the Wisconsin state coordinator for Common Ground, a nationalmovement of farm women who share information about farming and the food we grow.

Michelle MillerSelf-proclaimed the “Farm Babe”

Michelle grew up involved in 4-H, horseback riding and doing chores on her friend’s farms, but when her high-school aptitude tests told her to go into farming, she ignored them and headed west for college and a career in fashion. Her life went full circle,

going from “Rodeo Drive” in Beverly Hills to the rodeo, when she met her “Prince Farming” years later. She has since moved to a farm in Iowa where she has learned the truths of modern agriculture firsthand, and enjoys educat-ing the public and debunking popular myths she once believed. Together, they farm nearly 2,000 acres of soybeans, corn, alfalfa, oats, sheep and cattle.

Conference FeaturesSpeakers

Vendors will be selling their Made in Oklahoma products. This is a great opportunity to network with Oklahoma women and to hear their success stories.

Exhibitors will provide the latest information on available resources to help you be more successful in your farming or small business efforts. All booths will be open and easily accessible throughout the conference. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring the conference and/or having an exhibit, please go to the Women in Agriculture and Small Business website to download an exhibitor form. Please note that space is limited and first come, first serve.

Our post-conference workshop will introduce the new Farm and Ranch Human Resources Handbook. Join us to discuss some of the fundamentals of managing the most important asset on your operation - it's people! See Pre-Registration page for more information and to RSVP.

Dinner on Thursday is not formally organized by the conference, but we will have some suggestions for interested parties to continue networking in small groups.Please plan to join us.

Mini Mall

Exhibits

Dinner in Downtown OKC

Post-Conference Training

Special thank you to USDA’s Risk Management Agency,for support through a partnership agreement.

Oklahoma State University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director of Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma. This publication is printed and issued by Oklahoma State University as authorized by the Vice President, Dean, and Director of the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and has been prepared and distributed at a cost of 48 cents per copy. -VG

Sustainable Agriculture Research & EducationProfessional Development Programs

Conference Sponsors

Thank you for your generosity!

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Thursday, August 4, 2016

8:15 am - 9:00 am Registration and cinnamon rolls provided by the Oklahoma Wheat Commission

9:00am - 10:30 am Exhibits Open Welcome by Jim Reese, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Keynote Address: Dr. Temple Grandin

10:30am - 10:50 am Break- visit mini-mall and educational exhibits Rooms D-E Rooms 109-110 Rooms 111-112 Room C

10:30 am - 11:15 am Cattle Handling - Dr. Temple Grandin Farm Diversification I Bought a Farm, Now What?

11:30 am - 12:50 pm Lunch Break Networking time- table topics and facilitated networking

1:00 pm - 1:40 pm Weed ID AgVocates for Exceptional Individuals Oil and Gas Leasing Annie’s Project: Farm and Family Financial Management for Women

1:50 pm - 2:30 pm State Question 777 Aquaponics FSA programs Panel Discussion: Learning from Experience and Ag Success Stories

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Break- snack service; visit mini-mall and education exhibits

3: 00 pm - 4:00 pm Livestock Direct Marketing Food Waste- how to reduce or reuse Farm Transition Grant & Loans for Small-Scale Farms

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm Animal Health Soil Health Farm Finance Communication Styles for Farm and Family

5:00 pm- Close of program - Dinner out

Friday, August 5, 2016

7:45 am - 8:30 am Registration and Breakfast Buffet

8:15 am - 8:30 am Welcome and Conference Information

8:30am - 9:30 am Exhibits Open Keynote Address: Michelle Miller, “The Farm Babe”

9:30 am - 9:50 am Break- visit mini-mall and educational exhibits Rooms D-E Rooms 109-110 Rooms 111-112 Room C

10:00 am - 10:40 am Crop Insurance Oklahoma Pollinators Strategic Planning Livestock Nutrition Basics

10:50 am - 11:45 am Ag Waste- gleaming opportunities Hoop Houses Farm Tax Issues Opportunities for Young Farmers: Fair boards, Co-ops, etc.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch Keynote Address: Kim Bremmer, Ag Inspirations

1:45 pm - 4:00 pm Post Conference Training: Farm and Ranch Human Resource Management

Agenda at a Glance Pre-RegistrationOKWomenInAgAndSmallBusiness.com

Hotel Accommodations:

Hotel space is limited, so please reserve a room quickly if you plan to stay at one of the designated hotels. You are also welcome to obtain lodging at another hotel of your choice.

LaQuinta Inn Moore (I-35 north Moore)2140 Riverwalk Dr.; Moore, OK 73160Rate: $99/nightRooms: DoubleReservations: 405-759-7700; reserve by July 11, 2016

Springhill by Marriot (I-35 north Moore)613 NW 8th St; Moore, OK 73160Rate: $109/nightRooms: Queen // KingReservations: 405-759-2600; reserve by July 11, 2016

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Name(s): Preferred name(s) on I.D. badge(s):

Job Title: Company/Organization:

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City: State: Zip Code:

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REGISTRATION FEES:

$50 per person By August 1, 2016

$60 per person After August 1, 2016

Total Enclosed

Registration fee includes breakfast, two lunches, and all breaks.

No refunds on cancellations received after August 1, 2016 Please make check payable to OSU Agricultural Economics Department.

Method of Payment:

Cash Check# P.O.# Purchase Order registrations may be faxed to: (405) 744-9835

Credit To pay by credit, please visit: OKWomenInAgAndSmallBusiness.com and click “Pay by credit card” in left column.

For questions about registration, please contact Sara Siems: (405) 744-9826 or [email protected]

Mail this form with payment to: Attn: Kareta Casey OSU Agricultural Economics Department 515 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK 74078 (405) 744-9836

Oklahoma’s Statewide Women in Agriculture & Small Business ConferenceAdditional forms are available online at: OKWomenInAgAndSmallBusiness.com

RSVP for Farm and Ranch Human Resources Handbook Post-Conference Training - training is included, but RSVP is encouraged to ensure sufficient materials are on hand.

Topics to be covered include: Recruiting quality candidates for farm employment Conducting effective (and legal) interviews and job offer procedures Training for the new farm hire Evaluating employee performance Benefits for your farm and ranch employees Parting on good terms, and when parting on good terms is not an option Employee policies (ex: family employment, handling parties seeking employment for covert video, etc.)