November 6, 2003

San Antonio, Texas

Agenda

8:00 Opening – Peter Barry (University of Illinois) Moderating

8:10-8:35 Keynote Speaker – Helen Jensen (Iowa State) addressing “Responding to Consumer Concerns about Food, Health, and Safety.”

8:35-8:45 Discussant – Oral Capps (Texas A&M University)

8:45-9:15 Stakeholder and professional discussion among all participants.

9:15-9:40 Keynote Speaker – David Zilberman (UC Berkeley) to address “Assessing Future Technologies and Infrastructure Investments.”

9:40-9:50 Discussant – Walt Armbruster (Farm Foundation)

9:50-10:20 Stakeholder and professional discussion among all participants.

10:20-10:45 Break

10:45-11:10 Keynote Speaker - Dan Sumner (UC Davis) to address “Improving Agriculture’s Global Competitiveness and Profitability.”

11:10-11:20 Discussant - Barry Goodwin (North Carolina State University) Presentation

11:20-11:50 Stakeholder and professional discussion among all participants.

11:50- 1:00 Lunch served

1:00-1:25 Keynote speaker Andy Isserman (University of Illinois) to address “Enhancing Economic Opportunities in Rural Areas.”

1:25-1:35 Discussant - Tom Johnson (University of Missouri) Presentation

1:35-2:05 Stakeholder and professional discussion among all participants.

2:05-2:30 Keynote speaker Alan Randall (The Ohio State University) to address “Resolving Environmental and Natural Resources Issues.”

2:30-2:40 Discussant - Bill Boggess (Oregon State University)

2:40-3:10 Stakeholder and professional discussion among all participants.

3:10-3:30 Break

3:35-4:00 Building the Elements of a Strategic Plan: General Discussion Importance of priorities, summary, reactions - Gene Nelson (Texas A&M University)

4:45-5:00 Wrap up Comments: Next Steps – Jon Brandt (North Carolina State University)